Frustrated travelers waiting in lengthy TSA security lines at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, got an unexpected boost this week from a playful sniffer dog.

Video shared by Virginia traveler Ashley Perdew shows the energetic German shorthaired pointer jumping and playing with a toy despite the crowded, chaotic scene during the government shutdown.

Perdew said the dog’s carefree behavior brought a moment of joy to passengers facing long waits as lines stretched throughout the terminal. She ultimately made her flight, crediting the lighthearted moment with easing the stressful experience.

fox26houston.com