May 25, 2018
Tampa Fire Rescue Twitter/for PhillyVoice
Ellie the yellow lab delivered seven puppies on Friday with the help of Tampa Fire Rescue and Tampa International Airport Police.
A service dog was on her way from Florida — with her human, of course — to Philadelphia when she had to stop in the Tampa International Airport to give birth.
Her name is Ellie, and she caused quite a stir on the concourse today as she unexpectedly went into labor. She single-handedly started the #AirportPuppies thread on Twitter, so she's done a lot of good today.
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
In the end, the yellow lab gave birth to six girls and one boy with some help from Tampa Fire Rescue and Airport Police.
Update from @FlyTPA: 5 new puppies. Waiting on a couple more! #AirportPuppies pic.twitter.com/DVkOLWVYw8
— Tampa Fire Rescue (@TampaFireRescue) May 25, 2018
Mom’s name is Ellie, short for Eleanor Rigby. Two year old yellow lab pic.twitter.com/dzPCn8mdoN
— Tampa Fire Rescue (@TampaFireRescue) May 25, 2018
Luckily the father, Nugget, was there for the commotion, too. He looks very proud.
The proud papa, “Nugget” waits for his last baby 👶 #AirportPuppies pic.twitter.com/3qcG6gcBlj
— Tampa Fire Rescue (@TampaFireRescue) May 25, 2018
A VERY good girl.
Seven boys, one girl. Time to rest, #Ellie. #AirportPuppies @FlyTPA @TPAPolice @CityofTampa pic.twitter.com/8QAP9YPo4z
— Tampa Fire Rescue (@TampaFireRescue) May 25, 2018
All done! #AirportPuppies @FlyTPA @CityofTampa pic.twitter.com/NIoXr0HCZW
— Tampa Fire Rescue (@TampaFireRescue) May 25, 2018
