Photo:San Francisco International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Cat lovers traveling to and from San Francisco are in for a treat!
The San Francisco International Airport’s team of certified therapy animals, affectionately dubbed the “Wag Brigade," has added its first feline member to the squad: Duke the Cat.
Duke easily completed his necessary training and has been helping people of all ages deal with stress, illness, and hardship as a therapy animal ever since. Now, Duke is focused on easing the difficulties that come with air travel.
The San Francisco International Airportlaunched the Wag Brigade in 2013to bring certified therapy animals into terminals “to make passenger travel more enjoyable.” Travelers can see the animals as they roam the terminals wearing “Pet Me” vests (and often sometimestimely costumesfor holidays and season changes).
Each animal in the Wag Brigade is carefully selected for their “temperament and airport suitability” and goes through an extensive training program before joining the team of furry caregivers.
While the Brigade started as a team of dogs, it now boasts members likeAlex, a Flemish giant rabbit,LiLou, a Juliana-breed pig, and its newest non-canine addition, Duke.
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The Wag Brigade announced Duke’s introduction to the team with anInstagram postthat featured the cat wearing a pilot’s uniform.
“Introducing Duke Ellington Morris,” the caption reads. “Duke is the 1st cat to qualify for the Wag Brigade! We are proud to welcome Duke to our diverse and unique team of therapy animals!”
One commenter wrote, “I can’t wait to meet him!” and another added, “Welcome Duke! I love the Wag Brigade.”
source: people.com
