It might be scorching hot outside, but itsa国际传媒檚 the Dog Days of Summer indoors this week at the Vancouver International Airport.
Close to 20 hardworking pups are pulling some extra shifts as the airport highlights all of the different roles these helpful canines play.
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The airport is marking one year since the launch of its LASI sa国际传媒� Less Airport Stress Initiative sa国际传媒� that aims to keep travellers moving smoothly through YVR, especially in the busy summer months.
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This week, the hardworking dogs will be pulling double time as they roam the terminals from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Crake said, helping to soothe the more than 90,000 passengers flying in and out of YVR each day this summer.
Photos courtesy Vancouver Airport Authority
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