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GALTx eNews: Meet The Hounds Of DFW International Airport!
Many are itching to get out and travel again and we have one more reason you’re going to want to fly! If you’re visiting Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, you might just get to meet GALT alumni, Truffle and Pogo, on duty and ready to be petted!
Pogo and Truffle are registered therapy dogs who volunteer in the airport’s K9 Ambassador Crew program. To participate, Pogo and Truffle were evaluated at the airport to be sure the crowds and noises did not bother them, and their handler went through ambassador training. Now, at their handlers’ convenience, they sign up for short, two-hour shifts at any of the terminals. Just like other travelers, they check in through the TSA lines but their “chauffeur” gets free parking while volunteering.
Travelers experiencing anxiety or delays, bored or energetic children, stressed humans traveling for difficult situations, and folks missing their own pets all appreciate the opportunity to interact with hounds. So the program can know how many people they see, they count each encounter. Sometimes, in a two hour shift, Truffle and Pogo might be loved on by as many as 100 to 200 people! It’s a rewarding experience for all!
You can learn more about the program by contacting the ambassador office at 972-973-7010 or volunteer@dfwairport.com. We hope you see Truffle or Pogo on your next trip!
6/3/2022
Chance, a rescued pit bull, had his first day as a therapy dog at a hospital in Colorado. Those close to Chance believe he has a bright future ahead of him. Read the full story and watch the 9News report.
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