The moment Holly’s leash jingled, her tail started thumping. Wednesday night meant one thing — airport night.
By the time we pulled into Will Rogers, Holly was already wiggling in the back seat, nose pressed to the window. She trotted inside like she owned the place, greeting her favorite reservationists and TSA friends with happy tail swishes and gentle lean-ins.
But Holly’s favorite part has always been the new people. Travelers rolling suitcases, tired parents, nervous recruits heading to Fort Sill — she made time for all of them. Tonight they are expecting 40-50 recruits coming in. A little girl wrapped her arms around Holly’s neck and whispered, “Can you come on the plane with me?” We smiled and told her. “She wishes she could. But she has others to visit yet tonight.
By the time it was time to go, Holly had met dozens of new friends, comforted anxious travelers, and made the airport feel just a little kinder.
She glanced back at the glowing terminal as we left. She’d be back next Wednesday — ready to do it all again.
A little Paw-Mail from Holly!
Today was a very busy day for me…. First, my humans took me with them to the eye doctor at Johnston Eye Associates. They said it was to follow up. He had eye surgery yesterday for something called “cataracts”. CATARACTS….does that mean my human can or cannot see cats anymore? Good thing I’m a dog — and obviously I am the most important thing he needs to see anyway. Priorities people…..
All the girls in the office came out to meet me. They scratched my ears, rubbed my shoulders, and told me I could come back anytime. I liked that. I would go back just for the attention.
I will be back to see them again in a couple weeks when my human has to come back so make sure, he still can’t see cats anymore in the other eye.
After that, we headed to my favorite place — the airport!
My human is still trying to teach me to push the elevator button with my nose.
Absolutely not.
No way.
Not my nose.
I use that thing for sniffing treats — not for poking buttons.
Then my human played a little trick on people as we walked into the airport. Because he was wearing those big dark glasses, everyone thought he was blind and I was his seeing‑eye dog! He can see just fine — it’s just really bright after his surgery, so he had to wear the glasses. I didn’t mind. I thought it was funny. I walked very proudly, just in case anyone really needed me to guide them.
As soon as I walked in, I met people going to Michigan, Minnesota, Colorado, and lots of other places I can’t pronounce but sound exciting. Two little girls going to Michigan thought my trading cards and stickers were really cool. My humans handed out so many that next time we’ll need to bring more. I’m a popular pup! Nikki from Minnesota gave me the best hug! She really liked me. She smiled so big when she saw me. She made me happy too.
Then I met a little boy whose name was Ollie. My name is Holly. I thought that was pretty funny — like we were matching. He was two. He smiled so big when he patted my head that his whole little face lit up. I love when little humans do that! They are so cute. It makes me so happy that my tail can’t stop wagging.
Now I’m heading home. After a long day of doctors, hugs, airports, and new friends, even a dog like me gets tired. When I get home, I’ll hit the hay and rest my paws so I’m ready for the next adventure.
Because there’s always another one waiting for me. Friday, I get to go see my kids at the hospital.
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