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[Pearlee]

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/11/04/retired-tsa-bomb-dogs-need-homes/?intcmp=hplnws

I would consider one of these when I'm ready for another dog.

[CrazyDaisy]

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@Pearlee wrote:

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/11/04/retired-tsa-bomb-dogs-need-homes/?intcmp=hplnws

I would consider one of these when I'm ready for another dog.

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I actually find it sad that these dogs even need to find a home.  When you look are other services dogs i.e. police, military etc. those people want to keep the dogs they have trained, worked and shared so much time.  Have to wonder about those who are working for TSA and how the feel about these animals.

[deepwaterdotter]

All dogs deserve a loving family to rescue, hope these pups are claimed to a good home.

[Drythe]

NOTE:  I checked the link in the OP which I could not get to connect.   Here is the email addy to contact TSA adoption program directly if you are interested.

TSA seeking people to adopt dogs

who have retired or have not mastered the explosives training skills required to work for TSA

Local Press Release
Monday, November 2, 2015

ARLINGTON, Va. - The Transportation Security Administration is looking for a few good homes for its explosives detection dogs who didn’t make it through the training program or have retired from the explosives detection business. There is no cost to adopt a TSA canine.

The dogs typically range in age from two to 10 years and the breeds usually include German Short-Haired Pointers, Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois. The dogs available for adoption were procured to serve as working dogs, and their breeds were selected for their elevated level of “drive,” and thus are very active. Some are well trained, others are not. Canines which were eliminated from the program typically have received some explosives detection training. Most of TSA’s dogs have lived in kennels, not houses, and thus are not familiar with living in a home environment. All are spayed or neutered prior to adoption.

The TSA canines that are available for adoption are located in San Antonio, Texas, and adoptive families who undergo the application process will have to travel to Texas to pick up their new dog.

People interested in adoption must submit an application. Applicants must meet the requirements and then photos and information on the dogs will be provided via email. The Adoption Coordinator will assist in identifying a dog that best suits each home and family. Applicants will need to provide a signed and notarized indemnity letter, travel to San Antonio to meet the canine and travel home with the dog at the owner’s expense.

People interested in adopting one of the dogs can contact the TSA Adoption Coordinator via email at: AdoptaTSAcanine@OLE.tsa.dhs.gov.

All animals deserve good homes.

[Puzzle Piece]

I'd have no problem adopting one of those dogs.  Because of unthinking, irresponsible, cruel folks,  I have three rescue cats.  I don't think we could have harmony if a dog was adopted.  When we can, we can gladly and lovingly accept another animal. 

I have to write that I think people like me and my husband who are childless by choice, are called to bring in these animals and care for them.  Not for everyone. 

[debcakes]

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@CrazyDaisy wrote:

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@Pearlee wrote:

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/11/04/retired-tsa-bomb-dogs-need-homes/?intcmp=hplnws

I would consider one of these when I'm ready for another dog.

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I actually find it sad that these dogs even need to find a home.  When you look are other services dogs i.e. police, military etc. those people want to keep the dogs they have trained, worked and shared so much time.  Have to wonder about those who are working for TSA and how the feel about these animals.

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Most police and other service animals are assigned to just one handler. Sometimes, they live with that person while on active duty. I do not think that is the way TSA dogs are assigned or kept. There may not be just one TSA worker handling one dog, thus they do not feel that a particular dog is "their" so to speak. 

[Lacey1]

This is a good program, but don't forget your local animal shelter!