Published 20:13 IST, June 18th 2020

TSA's bomb sniffing dog retires, netizens say 'thank you' for service

TSA pooch graduated in the third class of passenger screening canines trained at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas in 2012.

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A “cool” bomb-sniffing dog for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) who spent at least 8 years in his career has w retired.  pooch graduated in third class of passenger screening canines trained at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. In a video shared by TSA on Instagram and regional spokesperson Mark Howell of brave canine TTirado, his handler Keith Gray can be seen celebrating his accomplishments at a private ceremony at IND on last day of his job that has won pooch praises all over internet.  

“TTirado is ready for retirement and thinking of investing in tennis balls. y have a high return rate,” TSA wrote in a post on Instagram while sharing  TTirado's last detection on job that stunned social media. Foot shows moment pooch indicates his last lugg set up, dozens of coloured tennis balls fall from above.

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Named in hour of New York Engine 23 Firefighter Hector Luis Tirado, who died in service on 9/11, nearly ten-and-a-half-year-old dog is one of few last dogs on  TSA-bred puppy program who joined in 2012. While celebrating his last day with vibrance and joy, handler Gray said, “I am thankful for such a fantastic partner in TTirado as my first dog. He has taught me a lot over years, and I have been amazed in his growth and how far we have come.”

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Furr, according to TSA’s press release shared on government’s official site, TTirado also supported security operations for major sporting events like NFL Super Bowls, NCAA Final Four, Kentucky Derby, Indy 500, as well as 2017 Presidential Inauguration. 

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Internet wishes pooch a "Happy Retirement"

Internet users showered love on heroic pooch’s video calling him “goodest of boys”. “Happy retirement and thank you for your service!!” a commenter wrote while sharing a picture of dog. “Enjoy retirement you wonderful, brave doggo!!!!,” wrote ar. “What a great dog. Hope he gets to keep all those balls,” wrote third, thanking pooch for his service.  

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20:13 IST, June 18th 2020