Don’t be fooled by their cuteness. Trained border collies Hercules and Ned do important work.

Birds and wildlife cause almost a billion dollars of damage to aircraft every year, usually affecting valuable property but sometimes seriously injuring people onboard. Hercules and Ned help keep everyone safe by chasing away critters that pose a threat to flights at a busy Charleston, West Virginia airport. See them in action here!

During long workdays, they also serve as ambassadors for the airport, greeting people inside. Hercules even has his own Instagram following @crwhercules and inspired a kids’ book!

And when the world is heavy, you might just need to look at adorable puppies. You’re welcome.

(Photo credit CRW Hercules/Instagram)