MIAMI (AP) — If you’re traveling through Miami International Airport, you might notice a few new travelers.
The airport this week announced a new therapy dog program, dubbed the Miami Hound Machine, saying five K-9 dogs will be walking the concourses to help greet and calm anxious travelers.
Meet the #MIAmiHoundMachine! MIA’s therapy dog program is now on patrol to help anxious flyers. No matter what it takes, they will steal your heart away. pic.twitter.com/h1zetS8dir
— Miami Int'l Airport (@iflymia) September 24, 2018
The dogs will visit the busiest areas of the airport from Thursdays to Mondays. Their locations will be shared on social media with the hashtag #MIAmiHoundMachine for guests wishing to seek them out. The dogs have at least six months of experience and have been certified by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.
Miami-Dade Aviation Director Lester Sola says traveling can sometimes be stressful and hopes the new program will help keep passengers at ease.