Doug to the Rescue

From the front lines of Australian bushfires to coastal towns leveled by hurricanes, drone pilot Doug Thron uses next-gen technology rigged for his unique mission to rescue pets and wildlife stranded in the aftermath of a natural disaster.

Series Trailer

In the aftermath of a natural disaster, when resources are scarce and too many people are in need, what happens to the animals, both wild and domestic, that are stranded or left behind? That’s where drone pilot Doug Thron comes in.

Episode 3 Sneak Peek

Days after Hurricane Laura ravaged the Louisiana coast, Doug traveled to the hard-hit town of Lake Charles, teaming up with other volunteers to rescue dozens of cats and dogs.

On Location in Australia

Doug spent almost 7 months on the front lines of the Australian bushfires, using his infrared drone to locate and rescue hundreds of koalas and other exotic wildlife trapped in the massive burn zone.

Watch Doug on The Rachael Ray Show

Rachael invited Doug to join her on her TV show to talk about their shared passion for animal rescue and, of course, the new series!

As Seen on The Dodo

Doug and the drones get attention wherever he goes. The Dodo, a popular site focused on telling animals’ stories and animal rights issues, featured Doug as one of its Heroes.

“There always seems to be a natural disaster ravaging some part of the world. The potential for drones to help rescue animals in those situations, whether wild or domestic, and help in their recovery is unlimited. The emotion when victims of a tragedy get their animals back is incredibly moving. It gives people a sense of hope to carry on after something so devastating. I’m enormously grateful to be a part of that.”

— Doug Thron