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WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- As the United States is experiencing nationwide traffic rush during the Thanksgiving holiday, many airports provide therapy dogs to cheer up passengers.
During the holiday starting Thursday, up to 2.8 million people were expected to travel by air per day, making airports among the most crowded places in the country, according to Airlines for America.
To help soothe travelers' anxiety, airports in cities including Chicago, Miami, and San Jose have deployed therapy dogs walking around terminals with their owners.
Henry James, a five-year-old Golden Retriever, was among the 13 certified airport therapy dogs "working" at San Jose International Airport, which has had therapy dogs since 2001.
James strolled the airport once in a week, interacting with crowds and easing their traveling stress.
In a Michigan airport, the four-legged furry companions wagged their tails to travelers they met.
"Our therapy dogs are here for all passengers," said Tara Hernandez, marketing and communication director at Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Michigan.
"It's amazing to see faces light up when a dog comes around," said Hernandez.
