A service dog waiting on a flight in Tampa ended up needing some extra space for the trip.
A two-year-old Labrador Retriever named Eleanor Rigby went into labor at Tampa International Airport Friday afternoon.
An air traveler’s service dog is delivering puppies now @FlyTPA We’re a full-service department! pic.twitter.com/4xlPixtcFn
— Tampa Fire Rescue (@TampaFireRescue) May 25, 2018
Tampa ABC affiliate WFTS reported that the dog was with her owner waiting to fly to Philadelphia when she went into labor.
Tampa Fire Rescue was there to help Elli deliver the puppies -- seven boys and one girl.
All done! #AirportPuppies @FlyTPA @CityofTampa pic.twitter.com/NIoXr0HCZW
— Tampa Fire Rescue (@TampaFireRescue) May 25, 2018
The proud papa, “Nugget” waits for his last baby 👶 #AirportPuppies pic.twitter.com/3qcG6gcBlj
— Tampa Fire Rescue (@TampaFireRescue) May 25, 2018