Our Long-Term Goal is to Go Out of Business
Ideally, a day will come when we will no longer be called upon to fly at risk shelter pets and we can shift our efforts to other aspects of pet rescue and welfare. We believe that through proper public education and outreach regarding responsible pet ownership (including teaching about the necessity for pet vaccination and providing heartworm and flea and tick prevention medication), along with effective spay-and-neuter programs, it is achievable to reduce pet populations to better match up with local adoption demand. That will, we hope, greatly reduce the need for large-scale air transports like ours to help transport pets from overcrowded areas.
Until then, we have our work cut out for us and believe that air transportation of overlooked and forsaken pets is the most immediate and direct way for us to make a big difference and reduce euthanasia rates. Our flights save thousands of dogs and cats each year and bring great joy to the families and individuals who adopt and care for them.
We Work Closely with Our Many Partner Shelters
Though pet over-population is a global crisis, we know that effective solutions begin at the local level where dedicated rescue workers and volunteers put in the hard work to save pets. Our role is to help those groups by widening the options they have in placing unwanted pets into new homes.
Our Network is Extensive, Efficient and Responsive
Thanks to our broad network of pilots, transportation professionals, and logistics experts, we are able to efficiently transport large numbers of pets, keeping our cost-per-pet-saved as low as possible and an affordable and practical option in the arsenal of tools available to the rescue community.
We Respond Quickly, Decisively and With Authority
As an organization with low overhead and little bureaucracy, we can get our planes in the air and on their way to help pets within hours of a triggering event. Our rescue partners on the ground know that with a single phone call they will have our complete attention, timely response and full support.. Meet the Wings of Rescue Core Team
We depend on a large network of shelter and rescue-group partners and volunteers, pilots willing to give their time, and many corporate supporters and individual donors. Our core management and leadership team all bring experience and a strong commitment to saving pets.
Ric Browde
CEO & Board Member
Fera Mostow
Vice President & Board Member
Originally from Chicago, Fera has been practicing law in California (and is also licensed to practice law in Illinois and Nevada), for more than 35 years, first as an attorney for the Internal Revenue Service, and later as an entertainment lawyer for Paramount Pictures and the Walt Disney Studios. She also has a masters degree in psychology and is a licensed marriage and family therapist. After retiring from Disney, Fera first volunteered and then worked for the Palm Springs Animal Shelter in the vet clinic, running the surgical recovery room and handling their spay/neuter programs. Fera is currently on the board of Animal Samaritans, which runs two veterinary clinics and an adoption center. Fera joined Wings of Rescue in August 2015 and was made a member of the Board of Directors in December of 2016. Fera lives in Indio California with her partner and five cats – Arthur, Doodles, Angus, Cali and Abigail. Harris Bass
Chairman of the Board
Harris was born in Hartford, Connecticut and attended the University of Connecticut and then UCLA Law School. He practiced business law and estate planning for more than 30 years as a partner at Ablon, Lewis, Bass & Gale, LLP. Harris serves as a director/trustee at several private foundations which have significant focus on animal welfare. From his association with such non-profit organizations, Wings of Rescue first came to Harris’s attention in 2013. Over the ensuing years, his involvement with the organization deepened and he is now, along with serving as its Chairman, instrumental in helping with recruiting, charitable bequests, legal and regulatory issues, insurance, and other administrative and operational matters. Harris lives in Southern California.
Ashley Wright
Director of Operations
Ashley joined Wings of Rescue in 2022 as our Director of Operations. After graduating from the University of Arizona with a degree in Psychology, Ashley began her career working in logistics shipping multimillion dollar classic and exotic cars. Inspired by the opportunity to give pets a second – and often a first – chance, Ashley uses her extensive background in logistics to handle the operations and logistics of our flights. In her free time Ashley can be found hiking, reading, doing puzzles, volunteering at the Oregon Humane Society, or hanging out with her two pups Jax and Oliver.
Lisa McGuire
Director of Social Media
Lisa is an award-winning film and television producer whose past works have premiered at festivals including Cannes and Tribecca. She has produced over 40 projects, including the feature film THIS IS HAPPENING starring Cloris Leachman, James Wolk, and Mickey Sumner. In addition to her work with Wings of Rescue, Lisa is involved with A Walk On Water (“AWOW”), a nonprofit that provides Surf Therapy to children with unique needs. Lisa received her BFA with honors from the Florida State University School of Motion Picture, Television, and Recording Arts and currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband, two sons, three cats and a horse. Gene Gable
Director of Media Relations
Gene comes to Wings of Rescue after an executive career in publishing and, most recently, the Venture Capital Industry. As a magazine publisher, writer, editor and event producer, Gene worked for the two largest technology publishers in the world, managing magazine and book publishing as well as educational events and conferences. For the last 12 years Gene has been helping venture-funded start-ups with marketing and public-relations strategy, and has written extensively on publishing technology, business strategy and the graphic arts. He lives in Northern California with his wife Patty and four rescue dogs.
Our Fleet of Pressurized Aircraft
When Wings of Rescue started in 2012, we primarily used volunteer pilots flying their own planes. It quickly became clear, however, that the most efficient, safest and cost-effective way to save pet lives was to deploy larger, fully pressurized aircraft which could fly into a variety of conditions and airports, both in the United States and internationally. We currently use several aircraft, depending on the particular need, distance being flown and other considerations.
Embraer Brasilia 120 Turboprop
The Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia is a twin turboprop airliner used extensively for passenger and freight operations around the world. Introduced in 1985, the plane quickly became a staple of the commuter-airline industry and is now used primarily for cargo transportation. The Brasilia is fully pressurized and temperature controlled, and all pets are flown in the main cabin by a crew consisting of pilot and copilot, along with a designated Wings of Rescue flight coordinator. It has a range of over 1,000 miles and can cruise at speeds up to 425 MPH.
Pilatus PC-12
The Pilatus PC-12 is a single-engine turboprop passenger and cargo aircraft manufactured by Pilatus Aircraft of Stans, Switzerland, since 1991. The PC-12 is the best-selling pressurized single-engine turbine-powered aircraft in the world and is designed to safely fly in a variety of conditions and rugged environments. With a cruise speed of 328 MPH and a range of over 2,000 miles, the Pilatus is perfect for many of our smaller transports and can be flown by a single pilot or in a pilot/co-pilot configuration.
If You Are a Pilot and Would Like to Fly for Us
Wings of Rescue is looking for volunteer pilots with their own pressurized planes to fly missions for us. If you are a pilot with a pressurized aircraft, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us a brief email with contact information stating the type of plane you own, your home airport, general availability and any other pertinent information for us to consider. Please be sure to include your phone number and best time to call, then send your email to pilot@wingsofrescue.org.
How to Contact Us
For general inquiries, please send an email to pilot@wingsofrescue.org
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Wings of Rescue
P.O. Box 602030
San Diego, California 92160
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