You know how you feel when it gets too hot outside; tired, thirsty, lethargic. Well, West Virginia’s wildlife feels the same ...

West Virginia's Busiest Airport Employs Two Border Collies To Keep The Runway Clear Of Birds And Wildlife By Logan K. Carter June 12, 2025 2:25 pm EST AP Archive/ YouTube ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hercules and Ned have quite the spacious office at West Virginia's busiest airport. The border collies and their handler make daily patrols along the milelong airfield to ensure ...

Hercules greets a passenger Thursday, May 15, 2025, at West Virginia International Yeager Airport, where he is used to keep birds and other wildlife away from the airfield, in Charleston, W.Va ...

Hercules greets Janet Spry as she waits to board a flight Thursday, May 15, 2025, at West Virginia International Yeager Airport. An impromptu visit from Hercules brought a smile — and more.

Ned and Hercules are seen Thursday, May 15, 2025, at West Virginia International Yeager Airport, where they are used to keep birds and other wildlife away from the airfield, in Charleston, W.Va ...

Hercules greets Janet Spry as she waits to board a flight Thursday, May 15, 2025, at West Virginia International Yeager Airport. An impromptu visit from Hercules brought a smile — and more.

Hercules greets Janet Spry as she waits to board a flight Thursday, May 15, 2025, at West Virginia International Yeager Airport. An impromptu visit from Hercules brought a smile — and more.

Hercules greets Janet Spry as she waits to board a flight Thursday, May 15, 2025, at West Virginia International Yeager Airport. An impromptu visit from Hercules brought a smile — and more.

Hercules greets Janet Spry as she waits to board a flight Thursday, May 15, 2025, at West Virginia International Yeager Airport. An impromptu visit from Hercules brought a smile — and more.

Ned eagerly watches his ball while waiting for someone to throw it on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at West Virginia International Yeager Airport. Border collies are among the most energetic dog breeds.

Hercules greets Janet Spry as she waits to board a flight Thursday, May 15, 2025, at West Virginia International Yeager Airport. An impromptu visit from Hercules brought a smile — and more.