Abigail's Adventures (and other news)

Not long ago, we flew a plane filled with dogs who had run out of time. They came from an overcrowded Southern shelter — scared, confused, and unsure of what was next. Some had never been on grass. Some had never felt a gentle touch. I watched as they were carefully loaded onto the plane, one by one. And when we landed, something amazing happened. Their tails started wagging. They were greeted by kind hands, soft voices, and people who had been waiting just for them. Those dogs stepped off the plane into safety — and into the chance to...

Hi friends! It’s me, Abigail — co-pilot, treat inspector, and full-time believer in second chances. 💕 I wanted to tell you about one of my very favorite places… our TailWaggin’ TailWinds Rescue Boutique at the beautiful Main Street Collective in downtown Rolesville, NC.  It’s filled with the cutest sweaters, cozy coats, boots, toys, accessories, and the most perfect gifts for dog lovers like you (and humans like mine 😉). But here’s the part that makes my tail wag the hardest:every single purchase helps save a dog’s life. When you shop with us, you’re helping dogs leave overcrowded shelters behind and...

More than a brand. A movement. A mission with fur. At Gate Nine, every tail tells a story.And at Tailwaggin Tailwinds, every story gets a second chance. We are one company with one heart — powered by love, lifted by purpose, and driven by paws that deserve more. ✈️ Tailwaggin Tailwinds takes dogs from kill shelters, overcrowded rescues, and impossible situations… and flies them straight into hope. From the moment their paws leave the ground, their lives change forever. These are not just flights — they are freedom missions. Every takeoff is a promise that this dog matters. 🐶 Gate...

Hi friends!It’s me… Abigail. ✨Your tiny co-pilot, professional treat tester, rescue dog ambassador, and official passenger-comfort supervisor. As I curl up tonight with my favorite blanket (and keep one eye on Santa 👀), I wanted to wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas and a season filled with love, warmth, and wagging tails. This year has been extra special. I’ve flown beside Mom and Dad on rescue missions, comforted scared pups who didn’t know what tomorrow would bring, and watched so many dogs trade fear for hope as they lifted off toward a better life. There...

We’re a Lifeline in the Sky. At Gate Nine Doggie Boutique, we sell beautiful things for dogs and dog lovers — but what we really do is help save lives. While you’re shopping for a jacket, a toy, or a gift for your best friend, something extraordinary is happening behind the scenes. ✈️ We are in the air.🐾 Dogs are in crates beneath our wings.❤️ Lives are being rewritten mid-flight. Through our nonprofit partner, TailWaggin’ TailWinds Rescue, we fly dogs out of overcrowded, high-risk shelters — many of them just hours away from euthanasia — and transport them by private...