Help Save a Life While You Travel Home
Pets With Wings Program
Join the heartwarming Pets with Wings program and make a difference during your Virgin Islands vacation. By becoming a travel chaperone, you can help transport rescued cats and dogs from St. Thomas to loving homes in the U.S.—a simple, free way to give back and save lives.
✈️ How You Can Help
It's simple, completely free, and makes a huge impact while you're vacationing in the U.S. Virgin Islands:
Contact the Humane Society of St. Thomas and the Animal Care Center of St. John a few weeks before your flight back to the States.
Reach out on Facebook, by phone, or by visiting their facilities to learn about available animals.
Accompany your furry travel companion to their new life. All paperwork and arrangements are handled for you.
Ready to make a difference? Contact our partner organizations to learn more about becoming a travel chaperone.
While transporting animals is incredibly valuable, there are many other ways to support our furry friends in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Consider volunteering your time at local animal shelters during your stay!
Help with feeding, grooming, and spending quality time with animals awaiting their forever homes.
Assist with transporting animals between shelters, veterinary appointments, or foster homes.
Help with cleaning, maintenance, administrative tasks, or fundraising events.
Even a few hours of your vacation time can make a tremendous difference in the lives of local animals. Contact the shelters directly to learn about current volunteer opportunities!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pets with Wings?
Pets with Wings was founded to fill a special need. It's a program that matches St John travelers with rescue animals needing transport to forever homes on the US mainland. You travel home from St John as you'd planned — and a rescue dog or cat travels with you. All completely free. PWW covers all costs.
How does it work?
After your booking is confirmed, contact us about pet transport. Contact and coordinate with the Humane Society of St. Thomas or local rescues to match a pet to your route. The rescue handles health certificates, carrier, and ground transport on the mainland end. You shepherd the pet through the airport.
Who pays for the pet's flight?
The PWW program covers the airline's pet fee. You're not financially responsible for the pet's travel costs.
Is the pet my responsibility during my vacation?
No. The pet flies with you on travel days only. They are not at your vacation rental during the stay.
Do I need experience with animals?
No. We match calm, vetted pets to first-time transporters. The rescue provides instructions and 24/7 phone support.