Because of a border collie’s natural prey drive, Piper was perfect for the job. The dog got the gig because the Federal Aviation Administration required the airport to have a Wildfire Hazard Management Plan in place to prevent wildlife from coming in contact with airplanes. The 7-year-old works four 10-hour weekly shifts (with lots of breaks!) and has been at the airport since August of 2014. Related: For Those Not Down With Flying Their Dogs, Royal Paws Will Drive Your Pup Cross Countyīesides being a cool looking video, Piper plays an important role at the airport: keep birds off the runways and taxiways. To date, the animation has received more than 6,000 points, or “upvotes,” and 1,000 comments, pushing it to the top of the GIF page on the user-generated website. with a plane taking off in the background. A border collie who makes flying safer for passengers has become an Internet sensation.Ī Reddit user posted an animated GIF of a dog named Piper donning goggles at the Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City, Mich.
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