The Community Cats Podcast

"Giving back is way more powerful than receiving. The benefits are tenfold, and they come back to you in ways you can’t explain." This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie’s Fund and the Whisker Tracker App. In this inspiring episode of The Community Cats Podcast, host Stacy LeBaron sits down with Michael Schneider, founder of Pilots to the Rescue, a pioneering nonprofit that merges his love for aviation with his dedication to saving animals. Michael shares the remarkable journey that led him to establish this unique organization, which has successfully transported over 3,000 animals from overcrowded shelters to new homes across the country. Michael reveals the behind-the-scenes logistics of these lifesaving missions, discussing the special considerations of flying with animals and the profound fulfillment of combining passion with purpose. Beyond the flights themselves, he emphasizes the transformative power of hands-on involvement in rescue work, challenging listeners to move beyond donations and actively