The Transportation Security Administration is looking for homes for its explosives detection dogs who did not make it through the training program or who have retired.
There is no cost to adopt TSA canines.
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 are very active. They have typically received some explosives detection training. 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 who are 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.
People interested in adopting one of the dogs can contact the TSA Adoption Coordinator via email at AdoptaTSAcanine@OLE.tsa.dhs.gov.
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