Rescue Tails Over 50 Pit Bulls At Shelter in Lancaster, CA
2011 Jan 31
You know something's fishy when 50 pit bull terriers show up at one shelter, and they all share similar features and show signs of neglect and poor nutrition. The story we got was that an irresponsible pit bull breeder had been allowing his dogs to in-breed and was cited by the local police for having too many dogs in his kennels, so he began slowly dropping them off day by day at the local shelter to avoid paying penalty fees.
Since brothers were mating with sisters, some of these poor dogs were born with deformities. One dogs has no toes, another has a jaw that looks broken but is not. Some have docked tails. Most like they have American Bulldog heads on English Bulldog bodies. They appeared to have never known human affection, but they seemed sweet-tempered nonetheless.
This was going to be no small rescue operation. As of 2011 February 15, there remained over 25 in the shelter awaiting rescue, and their time is running out fast.
On Wings Of Care jumped at the first chance to send one of these poor dogs to a very wonderful forever home with Stephen and his family in West Virgina, longtime lovers and owners of pit bull terriers. "Bobo" needed to get out of the shelter quickly, so we helped arrange a foster for him the first night near Lancaster, then On Wings Of Care volunteer Dave drove down to pick him up in the morning, and then drove all day to take Bobo to Sacramento, where another wonderful volunteer Patty picked him up. Bobo was fostered by Patty until the weather would permit Bobo to fly commercially to the east coast. Five days later, Bobo was in his new home and with his forever family.
To us that meant 1 saved, 49 to go!
Include below are photos of some of the dogs who remain in the shelter and need homes, as of mid-February 2011.
Update 2011 May 9:
We have learned that about half of these dogs taken to the shelter were pulled by rescues and have either found homes or are in foster homes for now. Some of the others were euthanized, either because it was felt that homes could not be found or that their health warranted it. This is not the outcome we work to effect, we would have liked to find a way to give life and happiness to every one of these dogs. Next time we'll have to try harder. May those who did not receive homes rest in peace.
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Some of our recent favorites include:
JEREMIAH has come home to us!
2012 January 13
His adopter called to say she had become ill, and could we care for Jeremiah? You bet we could. We rented a plane and flew to Arizona and retrieved him immediately. Jeremiah was indeed a true friend, and we aim to be his true friends, too. He has been eating like crazy and slept his stress away for the first few days, and now he's acting like a young dog again. Read more here! 
CHAMP found at the airport!
2012 January 01
A sad, scared but dignified young Champ quickly won the hearts of everyone who met him at the New Orleans airport, and within two days we had permission from his original breeders to give him to a young couple with a younger female boxer mix, all of whom fell totally in love with him at first sight! Champ and Miss Princess are leading the good life now, and Champ's new dad finally has the fishing buddy he wanted! They tell us we made their dreams come true. We think they made Champ's come true, too.
Abby & Dinozo -- Two of a Kind!
2011 September--2012 January
Orphaned brother and sister, rescued and adored until calamity struck and they lost their family. Orphaned again, these gentle gems and perfect canine citizens found love and adventure with us until we found them their true forever home! Abby & Dinozo came with us to Washington January 7, and they were welcomed warmly and immediately into a home. Read more here! 
Yo! Get a Load of Yolo!
2011 November--2012 January
Left in the cold, high in the mountains of southern California, life was over before it had barely begun for this orphan teenager.
Little did he know, his adventures had only begun! As of January 7, it's back to snow but this time with a family who adores him, and lots of fun and play in the Pacific Northwest!
Saving Scarlett -- Love Forever at Last!
2011 August--December
Found on the streets, teats full but puppies absent, a battle-torn very hungry pitbull.
Hardly that sought-after doggie in the window.
But after we brought Miss Scarlett home to love and food, warmth and stuffed animals,
we discovered a warm heart and sweet spirit that changed us forever.
Gunner and Cain - A Very, Very Long Journey Home and the Happiest Reunion Ever!
2011 July--September 29, A Joyful Reunion At Last!
Here they are during their flight with four other dogs Sep 29 (New Orleans to Oakland, CA, fuel stop in Roswell, NM). .JPG)
And here's a photo from the happiest reunion ever!
More photos and updated videos here!
Ten dogs from death row to Canada!
Sheba-Cosette - this lovely lady waited a lifetime!
(2011 June) 
Jeremiah - a true friend finds a new lease on life!
(2011 May) 
Two Giant Dogs & three cats reunited with their family on Whidbey Island, WA
(2011 April)
Chihuahuas "Betty" & "JellyBean" fly to their rescue in Bremerton, WA!
(2011 April)
New Year's Rescue: 33 dogs & cats are flown to rescue in the Pacific Northwest!
(2011 January)
Hounds fending for themselves for years in Alabama fly to rescue in Arizona!
(2011 Mar)
Romo & Stanley are flown to safe havens in Arizona!
(2011 Mar)
NEWS!
Pellie Lou!
Aerial Monitoring of the Gulf, 2012
Aerial Monitoring of the Gulf, 2011
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Wed Sep 21
Tue Sep 13 - USCG
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2011 Sep 25, Sunday
2011 Sep 15, Thursday
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2011 June
Humpback Whales!
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Aerial Monitoring of the Gulf, 2010
Galapagos Veterinary Support
Galapagos vets do much with little,
thanks to true friends who shipped a TON of supplies and meds from the U.S. in June, 2011.
Alabama
2011 April --
“Man can no longer live for himself alone. We must realize that all life is valuable and that we are united to all life. From this knowledge comes our spiritual relationship with the universe.”
-Albert Schweitzer
