Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has partnered with the St. John Ambulance (SJA) Therapy Dog Program to bring smiles and stress relief to travellers. The therapy dogs, along with their volunteer handlers, visit passengers pre and post security to help them feel welcomed and relaxed before their flights.

The therapy dogs come in all shapes and sizes, from Pablo the three-legged Australian Cattle Dog to Mr. Darcy the Ganaraskan. What they all have in common is that they each bring comfort to passengers, easing travel anxiety and eliciting smiles. Next time you are at the airport, meet and experience the unconditional love of our four-legged friends Pablo, Mr. Darcy, Oakley, Fynn, and Hugo who are easily identifiable with their St. John Ambulance bandanas.

The SJA Therapy Dog program has been bringing joy and comfort to Canadian communities for more than 30 years, offering canine companionship at hospitals, senior residences, care facilities, schools and community centres. Today, more than 3,500 therapy dog teams reach thousands of people each year across the country providing over 275,000 hours of their time.

The SJA therapy dogs will be visiting the airport on a flexible, weekly rotation, so be sure to look for them on your next trip!