What’s the oddest thing you’ve seen passing through an international airport? A flash mob proposal? Sex toys? A human head?
How about a pig dressed in wings and a purple tutu?
That was the sight travellers arriving and departing from San Francisco International Airport received this week when the gateway welcomed the newest member of its Wag Brigade.
In case you didn’t know (we didn’t), the Wag Brigade was established in 2013 to bring trained animals to terminals where they perform special tricks or use their completely adorable looks to make passenger travel more enjoyable.
The Juliana-breed pig named LiLou is the gateways’ latest recruit and the first known airport therapy pig in the US.
She made her debut this week when she took a strolled passed guests, using her winning personality, charming costumes, and painted nails to surprise and delight them before their holidays.
According to SF SPCA Animal Assisted Therapy Manager, Dr. Jennifer Henley, witnessing people’s reactions to gorgeous creature is a rewarding experience.
“With the addition of LiLou, we can look forward to more moments of surprise and delight for guests at our airport.”
Christopher Birch, San Francisco International Airport’s Guest Experience Director
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