MIAMI – Two South Florida service dogs were onboard an important flight to Newtown, Connecticut Thursday.
The dogs are part of a K-9 service team that will help the victims and survivors of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting on the one-month anniversary of the tragic event.
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People at the airport who saw the dogs before their journey to Connecticut told Local 10 they were touched by the dogs' mission.
"...They have a calling," said Lisa Leinau. "They're going to help some children who have been through a lot."
In total, five dogs from all over the country were sent to Newtown. Southwest Airlines donated all of the tickets needed to fly the entire crew, including the K-9 handlers.