BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Jake, a 12-year-old therapy dog at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, has died after a long battle with lymphoma. Airport officials announced the dog's death Tuesday on social media. They said he also had intestinal cancer. Meet the therapy dogs bringing smiles to hundreds of Western New Yorkers Jake was a part of the SPCA's Paws for Love Program that allows people to volunteer their pets to visit hundreds of locations, including nursing homes, group homes, and the airport, to provide support for those who need it. Comments from those who knew him described Jake as a gift, a good boy and a sweet dog. According to his Instagram page, Jake was also a comfort dog at Lakeside Funeral Home and greeted veterans coming back from honor flights. Latest Local News Jake the airport dog dies at age 12 HEARTS Act supported by Damar Hamlin passes in the Senate ‘Come help us’: Residents speak at public hearing for Bills’ community investment 1 seriously injured after hit-and-run in Buffalo National Buffalo Wing Festival to move back to Sahlen Field next year Kayleigh Hunter-Gasperini joined the News 4 team in 2024 as a Digital Video Producer. She is a graduate of Chatham University.