Posted on Sep 7, 2022
Eebbers, TSA's oldest and cutest bomb-sniffing dog, retires after a decade of service
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A Transportation Security Administration K9 named Eebbers has retired after nearly a decade of service, during which he earned the distinction of being the agency's oldest working bomb-sniffing dog, as well as its cutest.
This is an objective fact (though it's also true that every dog is the best dog): Eebbers won the TSA's "2022 Cutest Canine Contest" in August, shortly before he celebrated his retirement with a treat-laden sendoff at his home base of Minneapolis-St.Paul International Airport (MSP).
A Transportation Security Administration K9 named Eebbers has retired after nearly a decade of service, during which he earned the distinction of being the agency's oldest working bomb-sniffing dog, as well as its cutest.
This is an objective fact (though it's also true that every dog is the best dog): Eebbers won the TSA's "2022 Cutest Canine Contest" in August, shortly before he celebrated his retirement with a treat-laden sendoff at his home base of Minneapolis-St.Paul International Airport (MSP).
Eebbers, TSA's oldest and cutest bomb-sniffing dog, retires after a decade of service
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Yup every handlers K-9 best friend is the best. Thank you for the heads up on this handsome fella and may he have a great retirement.
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PV2 Larry Sellnow ..."Days later, he and Carney celebrated their last day at work, with some special surprises.
Eebbers’ “do not pet” vest was replaced with a standard collar and leash, meaning he could finally get scratchies from his colleagues and admirers. He was showered with stuffed toys and celebrated with several bomb-shaped cakes, and both he and Carney received commemorative plaques.
“It was the pinnacle of what we’ve worked for for all of these years. Just to let him be the dog that he deserves to be,” Carney told KENS5. “He’s worked so hard all of these years. He’s been so dedicated, and such a hard worker, and the only thing he asked is [for] that toy.”
So what does post-retirement bliss hold in store for Eebbers? First things first, according to Carney, a swim in Iowa’s Lake Okoboji and a long walk with his sister Etti (who herself is retired from the FBI).
Eebbers and his fans have much else to look forward to. Later this year, for instance, TSA will announce the availability of its 2023 Canine Calendar — which will feature Eebbers on the cover."
Eebbers’ “do not pet” vest was replaced with a standard collar and leash, meaning he could finally get scratchies from his colleagues and admirers. He was showered with stuffed toys and celebrated with several bomb-shaped cakes, and both he and Carney received commemorative plaques.
“It was the pinnacle of what we’ve worked for for all of these years. Just to let him be the dog that he deserves to be,” Carney told KENS5. “He’s worked so hard all of these years. He’s been so dedicated, and such a hard worker, and the only thing he asked is [for] that toy.”
So what does post-retirement bliss hold in store for Eebbers? First things first, according to Carney, a swim in Iowa’s Lake Okoboji and a long walk with his sister Etti (who herself is retired from the FBI).
Eebbers and his fans have much else to look forward to. Later this year, for instance, TSA will announce the availability of its 2023 Canine Calendar — which will feature Eebbers on the cover."
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