You’ve heard of emotional support pets or therapy with puppies and kittens, but this US airport is doing things a bit differently at its terminal.
Portland International Airport has had high praise for some of its newest employees: the stress-relieving therapy llamas .
The llamas come from Mountain Peaks Therapy Llamas and Alpacas, a farm in Ridgefield, Washington, who run a non-profit that offers therapeutic and educational visits, with the help of their five llamas and six alpacas.
The mother/daughter duo who run the non-profit, Lori Gregory and Shannon Joy, have been escorting their fluffy friends to Portland airport in Oregon for various visits to relieve a little bit of stress for some nervous flyers and anxiety-induced travellers.
The furry animals are occasionally seen wandering about the airport concourse, receiving pets and head scratches from those on the way to check-in, as well as the occasional cuddle from those who need a bit of comfort before taking their seat on a plane.