Hercules is a wildlife patrol dog at Yeager International Airport in West Virginia, USA. As reported by The Dodo, the dog's mission is of the utmost importance: he keeps birds away from the runways.
Recently, Hercules was treated to a lovely surprise. That day, just like any other, the dog and his partner Chris were carrying out their daily duties.
A day to remember
But during the day, Hercules was delighted to discover that the airport staff had a special surprise in store for him.
A well-deserved celebration
To celebrate his ninth birthday, the dog was welcomed aboard a plane and treated to a wonderful birthday party.
What started as an ordinary working day turned into the best day of his life, and the CRW team couldn't think of a more deserving dog to celebrate.