Peg Leg Aerial Imaging

03/10/2026

Thor took off before the huge winter storm we had last month, due to the weather conditions we could fly until the storm was past. Finally after midnight we headed out with 15 inches of fresh snow on the ground and the search began. After about 3 hours of flying we were getting ready to pack up but then decided to check on more section of woods about 4 miles down the road and that is when we found him sitting on the edge of the woods. As the owner approached he decided he wasn't ready to go home.

Sometimes you have to do what you have to do. Although this was not ideal the owner had to race down to roadway to stop Thor in his tracks.

03/09/2026

Dog Flees Scene of Crash,
Finally Finds Forever Home ❤️🐾

Some of you may recall a two-vehicle crash that occurred at the intersection of SR-316 and Commercial Point Road in June 2025. Several occupants were transported to area hospitals, with at least one in serious condition.
One of the vehicles involved in the crash had a newly acquired Pitbull in the car. After the impact, the terrified Pitbull fled the area. It is essential to note that the family was not able to care for the newly acquired dog as several family members were still hospitalized from injuries incurred in the crash.

Within hours following the crash, several neighboring residents were asked to keep a watchful eye out for the missing dog and report its location if seen.

The following morning calls began to come into the Pickaway County Sheriff's Communications Center, as the shelter was closed at the time. DASH Animal Rescue was notified of the circumstances and was asked to assist. That week DASH Animal Rescue responded to several sightings, but by the time they arrived, the dog had vanished without a trace. At that point, DASH reached out to RICO Pet Recovery and Peg Leg Aerial Imaging, a professional thermal imaging drone service specialized in locating dogs and wildlife from high above.

After a week of calls with sightings throughout a two square mile area strategic drone flights went aloft and humane live traps were placed in several locations. The frightened dog was finally captured on June 15th at 10:18pm with the help of RICO and their volunteer Mark Evans, a professional dog trapper. The dog was immediately taken to a veterinarian for a thorough checkup. Mr. Evans then fostered the dog for several months.

RICO recently reported that Sarah and her family has adopted Jinu. (See photo below).
Jinu, (pronounced gee-new) was renamed after Sarah's daughter's favorite movie.

Special thanks to:

● Sheriff Hafey and the Pickaway County Communication Call Center
● Mark Evans with RICO Pet Recovery
● Chris Bissel with Peg Leg Aerial Imaging
● Georgia Nunemacher
● Ian and Lauren Fausnaugh
● And the countless neighbors who assisted with the search and rescue operation.

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By: Gary Brock

03/06/2026

Rosie was cold and tired stuck on a hillside in the woods just waiting for someone to rescue her after her and her sibling deciding they wanted to explore the woods and she couldn't make it back up.

03/05/2026

Here is another example of how drones can help with livestock!

03/03/2026

In collaboration with Rico Pet Recovery we were able to get Daisy home safe and secure in a matter of minutes upon arrival. This video shows how important it is to remain calm when trying to recall your lost pet.

03/03/2026

Been a busy and crazy last couple months, I will be posting some videos of recoveries we have done with more to come!

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