Airport Therapy Dogs
PGD’s K-9 Comfort Crew
PGD partners with the Therapy K9’s of Southwest Florida to bring you weekly visits from this special team. A therapy dog is trained to provide affection and comfort to people in a variety of locations and situations from hospitals, nursing homes, schools, hospices, disaster areas, children advocacy centers, and in airports like PGD.
When you see these friendly pups with their escorts in purple polo shirts, don’t hesitate to come say hello. Keep in mind that the dogs will be in the secure departures area with passengers that have cleared security for most of their visit.
Check PGD’s K-9 Comfort Crew schedule on our Facebook page.
Chick
He is a Chihuahua who gives high fives and loves therapy work. He is a true ambassador for his breed.
Ducky
He is a 2-year-old English Bulldog who loves to nap and get belly rubs. He is a natural therapy dog and loves making people smile, especially children. You can catch him styling a new bow tie every day.
Elvis
He is a Lemon Beagle and loves long walks with his nose to the ground. Elvis loves volunteering and making people smile.
Fansee
She is an English Cream Golden Retriever. She loves therapy work, swimming and treats. Fansee’s tricks include saying her prayers and dancing with mom.
Hugo
He is a Pitt Bull who loves to make people smile with his amazing clothing choices and accessories. He is “a ham” who cherishes taking naps under a warm blanket.
Indie
She is a Golden Retriever. She loves to swim, play ball and give affection.
Ozzy
Formerly a racing Greyhound known as “Loco’s Ozzy,” this 3-year-old was taken in with a broken leg, healed and adopted by a foster mom. He is a natural therapy dog who loves everyone and has the ability to “feel” when a stranger needs him.
Reio
She is a Lab Mix that was adopted from the Naples Humane Society in 2018 after Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle. Reio is new to the K-9 Comfort Crew and is still learning a lot, but she loves belly rubs and meeting people.
Rosie
She is a 5-year-old Bernadoodle who loves children, visits nursing homes, libraries and, of course, PGD.
Whysper
Whysper is a 4-year-old Golden Retriever. Loves people, bananas, swimming & dancing with her human. She is famous for her incredible “doggo hugs!”