Mahesh Sankaran was part of a tag-team mission to move a very special dog, Trooper, an Australian cattle dog mix, who was shot and left for dead in Madison, IN. He was rescued and treated, but one of his two front legs had to be amputated. In spite of the abuse, Trooper was full of joy and love, and bonded quickly with whoever was close to him.

Mahesh has transported a number of dogs for Pilots N Paws, and each has his or her own special story, but Mahesh says that Trooper melted his heart. Amy, who is based in Columbus, OH, flew to Madison and picked up Trooper. Mahesh met Amy at an airport near Cleveland and flew Trooper back to Rochester, NY, where Trooper’s adopter lives.