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Joined: 7/29/2008
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I found this article on the internet today. Way to go HSN and Kenneth Strickland!
"Because I have mentioned my love for animals in numerous blog posts, Kenneth Strickland, an HSN employee and pilot extraordinaire, wanted to let me know that the folks at HSN share my passion for our four-legged friends and for giving back.
"HSN gives us two community service days a year that we can use on behalf of any non-profit. I volunteer as a pilot for a group called 'Pilots N Paws' (PNP). Basically, what happens is that rescue groups find shelter dogs in jeopardy of being euthanized and arranges for them to be transported to a foster family. For longer trips, they put out requests with PNP for pilots to carry the dogs with them in their aircraft.
"I volunteered to pick up a border collie in Valdosta, GA. She was going to be put down because she has heart worms, but a BC rescue group in Tampa Bay offered to take her in, get her treated, and put her up for adoption (they have a very high success rate). HSN allowed me to use one of my community service days to fly up there and pick her up. She slept the entire way back (2-hours) in a crate that was in the back cargo hold of my plane.
"The dog is an absolute sweetheart and didn't mind the flight at all. I got word from the foster parent that she's running around and playing with her foster brothers/sisters right now. Pretty awesome experience - one of the nice things about working for HSN."
It's good to know that the little doggie is doing well and that HSN is generous enough to let their employees take time to give back to the community. Go HSN! Go Kenneth!
And ladies--before you ask--Kenneth, the super dog-rescuing, home-shopping-insider pilot is taken. Sorry."
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Joined: 7/7/2009
Posts: 207
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There are several Pilots and Paws rescue videos on You Tube.
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Joined: 9/9/2008
Posts: 452
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It's a shame we don't hear more news like this,sometimes I feel swamped with all the sad stuff.
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Joined: 5/23/2008
Posts: 466
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We adopted two kittens recently. Admittedly they were from our vet's office but they had been found, rescued, and taken to the vet's.
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Joined: 7/31/2009
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That's great to read. And yes, it's wonderful to hear GOOD news during these rather bleak times.
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Joined: 6/12/2008
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This is a really nice and uplifting story. Thanks for bringing it up. 
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Joined: 4/30/2009
Posts: 37
Location: Mid Missouri
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All of my dogs and cats have been adoped through the years..I have found them at shelters, vets, and family/friends. It is good I have a small apt. or I would have dozens..We are a tiny town in nowhereville, and our small non profit nokill shelter had to close because of lack of funds..I was sick..I wanted to do volunteer work there, but they closed before I could get that done..I pray they get funded soon..We still have a dreaded pound...Ugh..
If you are a "if at first you don't suceed, try, try again" person; don't go skydiving!!
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