The Airlift - K9 Rescue Sling
SUPER PACKABLE, LIGHTWEIGHT EMERGENCY DOG-CARRYING SLING YOU CAN SLIP INTO ANY BACKPACK
The Airlift is a lightweight, packable rescue sling designed so you can efficiently carry your dog if they become injured or sick while you’re hiking, skiing or simply out for a stroll. No matter if you’re a mile from the trailhead or deep in the wilderness, you’ll be able to carry your dog to safety — even if you're alone.
Why you need the Airlift: Dog injury or illness on the trail is more common than you might realize. Anything can happen — paw abrasion, sudden fall, puncture wound from a tree branch, wild animal encounter, snake bite or overheating. In a real emergency, would you be prepared to manage the situation?
The Airlift gives you the ability to self-rescue your canine companion — and provides total peace of mind on all of your adventures. Easy to pack and easy to deploy, it’s the one accessory we wished we had when our dog Remi became seriously injured (read the true story that inspired us to create the Airlift).
Why are the Fido Pro Airlift and Panza Harness the most functional emergency dog rescue slings on the market? We use a patented suspension system that distributes the dogs’ weight fully supporting them, Providing a more comfortable ride for the dog and human. Our eight-points-of-contact suspension system is the only of its kind and is the key to being able to carry a live animal that needs to be fully supported from head-to-tail. Because we were the very first, lightweight-packable emergency sling on the market, and possess a US Utility Patent, Fido Pro is the only company able to utilize this system. ALL other products do not adequately and safely support the dogs’ weight. Some of them use only two “load-bearing straps” that run across the dogs’ mid-section. This can cause damage to their internal organs, as well as put further stress on an already injured dog.
The Fido Pro Airlift and Panza Harness both use this system (Panza Harness six-points of contact). Rescuing your heavy dog will take effort and some discomfort! We have the only system that will limit this for both you and your dog. Our multi-point V-Straps make your heavy dog feel much lighter. Don’t take our word for it, there are several reviews stating this.
Easy to use, easy to adjust so you can share carrying the load with others, capable of front facing or rear facing carry and extremely well built.
Be safe, be prepared and BE THE HERO WHEN YOUR DOG NEEDS YOU MOST.
The Airlift is...
✔️ Easy to use and deploys quickly
✔️ Lightweight (roughly 13oz)
✔️ Packable in a small stuff sack (so it can live in your backpack at all times)
✔️ Designed to fit medium, large and extra-large dogs
✔️ Recommended by veterinarians and Search & Rescue
✔️ Rigorously tested in the toughest conditions
✔️ Created by dog lovers for dog lovers to give you peace of mind
✔️ 8 points of contact fully support the dog from head to tail evenly distributing its weight
✔️ The dog is cradled in the cloth body of the Airlift with its ribcage and breast plate supporting most of its front-end weight.
✔️ Tested on dogs from 20lbs to 160lbs
✔️ Easy to use. The last thing you want in an emergency is to try and figure out how to use a complicated carrying sling.
✔️ Can be adjusted for and used by people of varying sizes. Beware of products that are sized specifically to one person. If someone of a different size wants to assist in the carrying, they can not.
✔️ Lightweight and packable and again, EASY TO USE!
✔️ Simple step-by-step instructions printed on the stuff-sack.
(U.S. Patent 10,932,438)
Choose the right size:
The measurements listed below are the ranges that will fit each Airlift size.
Medium Size: 20 - 45 lbs., 9 - 14 inches from back leg to front leg
Large/Original Size: 45 - 70 lbs., 13 - 18 inches from back leg to front leg
XL Size: 70 - 150 lbs., 17 - 24 inches from back leg to front leg (consider the Airlift XL-2 package, which includes additional accessories)
If your dog is in between sizes, we recommend buying the larger size. This is not a custom-fit sling, and it's safe and functional if the Airlift is a little loose on the dog. But, please measure your dog to make sure your Airlift will not be too small.
See the how-to guide & videos below to properly measure your dog.
The Airlift XL-2 Package includes accessories to convert the extra-large size Airlift into a two-person, assisted carry system.
This Airlift system is designed for dogs between 70 - 150 lbs., and the package comes with attachable shoulder padding and two straps that allow a second person to support the person carrying the dog.
The Airlift XL-2 stuff sack weighs a total of 10 oz. including the Airlift and accessories.
With this system, the second person can use the straps to:
- Assist in lifting and loading the dog onto the primary carrier's back
- Help the primary carrier with balance by pulling the person and dog up steep hills and braking for them on downhills
- Support some of the dog's weight on flatter terrain
The Airlift XL-2 Package includes:
1. Size XL Airlift with multiple anchor points to attach the second person, daisy-chain straps
2. Two 6-foot daisy-chain straps
3. Two snap-link carabiners
4. One set (2) feather-weight shoulder padding
5. Laminated instruction card
*The Airlift size XL can be purchased individually and comes with the modifications to add the 2-person options later if you so choose.
How To Use:
Step-by-Step Airlift XL-2 Instructions PDF
Airlift by Fido Pro Features & Benefits PDF
The attachable daisy-chain straps have multiple hand-loops for easy adjustment and can be used by the second person behind the primary carrier of the dog or in front.
Lifting onto the primary carrier's back – The second person can assist in lifting the dog onto the primary carrier's back. To do this, find the metal o-rings along the front side of the Airlift, clip the carabiner to the o-ring located in the middle of the Airlift, then thread the other end of the daisy-chain strap through the other o-rings that act as guides to prevent the straps from moving around and potentially harming the dog.
Assisting up/down steep terrain – You can help to pull the person and dog up steep hills and brake for them on the downhill by attaching the daisy-chain straps to the sewn loops on the Airlift shoulder straps (front facing and rear facing).
Supporting on flatter terrain – On flatter terrain the second person can also assist by utilizing the o-rings that run under the dogs chest and midsection.
This system is easy to use and laminated instructions are included in the Airlift XL-2 package.
Please Note:
The Airlift XL-2 is not a system that provides 50%-50% weight distribution between two people carrying a dog, rather it enables a second person to assist in carrying the dog.
***The Airlift XL-2 can support a stagnant load in excess of 200 lbs, the limitation is on the individual strength and fitness of the person carrying the dog. Please be sure you can handle this type of lifting and exertion prior to attempting to carry your heavy dog. Fido Pro Corp is not responsible for any injury sustained to dog or human while using any of its products
Return and Exchange Policies
Order the wrong size? We are happy to process exchanges for another size Airlift, or fully refund the product cost as long as the following criteria are met.
All returns, exchanges and refunds must be within 30 days of the delivery date. All returned or exchanged products must be unused and in resellable condition.
Customers are responsible for return shipping costs on refunds and exchanges. Fido Pro will pay shipping charges on shipments of exchanged product back to the customer. Refunds only include the cost of the product, not shipping (or duties for international orders).
Please send the items you would like to return or exchange to one of the addresses below including a note with your order number and reason for return or the size you'd like in exchange. Once we receive your shipment and verify that it is in resellable and unused condition, we will promptly process your refund or ship out your new size. Please note the different return address for Canadian orders.
*For Canadian returns or exchanges, please notify us when your shipment's delivery is confirmed and provide the tracking number to orders@fidoprotection.com so that we can expedite the exchange or return process.
US AND INTERNATIONAL RETURN ADDRESS
FIDO PRO (RETURNS)
1113 Washington Avenue Suite 100
Golden, CO 80401
CANADIAN RETURN ADDRESS
FIDO PRO (RETURNS)
#135-250 Aero Link NE
Calgary, AB T2E 7X8 CAN
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Customer Reviews
We have taken every measure to design an emergency dog-carrying sling that will provide a comfortable ride for the dog and carry for the human. Please do keep in mind that this dog sling is for emergency situations.
If you have an extra-large dog, consider buying the XL-2 package with the added accessories to make it easier and more comfortable to carry a larger dog. Attachable shoulder padding can also be purchased separately and used with any size Airlift to make the sling more comfortable for the human.
Yes! Veterinarians have reviewed the Airlift's design and recommend it. Fido Pro is also proud to be a frequent guest speaker at veterinary medicine universities presenting the Airlift as an emergency sling.
Here's what one veterinarian had to say about the Airlift's design:
"Having the confidence to safely and effectively immobilize your dog, and extract them from a remote location to seek medical attention is invaluable. The care and attention to canine anatomy is evident in the Airlift’s design, and the convenience is obvious in the weight of the product." — Dr. Ben Mackin, Veterinarian, Carbondale Animal Hospital
No! We highly recommend permanently keeping the Airlift in the bottom of your backpack and always taking it with you, whether you're going on a casual two-mile trail or 10-mile adventure. Even if an injury occurred just a mile from the car, it may be difficult to carry the dog due to their weight or the injury. Depending on the dog's injury, carrying the dog in your arms or on your shoulders may injure the dog further.
And, while it may be possible to carry a medium-size dog for very short distances, like into the vet's office, carrying an injured dog for a mile or more on uneven terrain is a much more difficult circumstance.
We recommend considering both length and weight of the dog to determine the best Airlift size. To measure length, measure from half way down the front leg straight back to the same spot on the rear leg.
The measurements listed below are the ranges that will fit each Airlift size.
Medium Size: 20 - 45 lbs., 9 - 14 inches from back leg to front leg
Large/Original Size: 45 - 70 lbs., 13 - 18 inches from back leg to front leg
XL Size: 70 - 150 lbs., 17 - 24 inches from back leg to front leg (consider the Airlift XL-2 package, which includes additional accessories)
If your dog is in between sizes, we recommend buying the larger size. This is not a custom-fit sling, and it's safe and functional if the Airlift is a little loose on the dog. But, please measure your dog to make sure your Airlift will not be too small.
If your dog is a German Shepherd or Greyhound (or similar) that is longer than normal for its weight, we also recommend that you buy the larger size.
We're manufactured in Colorado, USA by a small, dog-loving team!
Yes we do! Please email orders@fidoprotection.com and we'd be happy to speak to you about a discount.
