Have you ever heard of the saying “when pigs fly”? That means something can't happen-like pigs growing wings (翅膀) and flying like birds! For example, a person who hates riding roller coasters (过山车)
might tell a friend, “I'll go on that ride with you when pigs fly.”
Well, one pig in San Francisco may not be flying, but she is helping people relax before they fly in planes.
LiLou is a small pig working at the San Francisco airport. She is a treatment animal (治疗动物) that is quiet and likes to be touched by humans. She and other treatment animals aim to help travelers who get nervous about flying in planes. She was trained by the SPCA.
This is LiLou's first week on the job as a member of the airport's “wag brigade”. She only works at the airport once a month, so not all travelers to the San Francisco airport will see her. She works with a group of trained dogs. Their trainers walk around the airport with them. The animals wear signs that say “Pet me!”
LiLou, the pig has been getting a lot of attention (关注) at the airport and on social media. One Twitter user said he made fun of the airport's decision to provide a relaxing yoga room for travelers, but he really loved LiLou.
LiLou is the first pig to be ever certified (证明) by the SPCA in San Francisco. Jennifer Henley is the manager of the SPCA's program. “It's wonderful to see the surprise and fun that LiLou brings to people during treatment visits,” she said.
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