Detector Dog Rusty retires after 10 years of service
News Release
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced, that after a 10-year career, detector dog Rusty is hanging up his harness and will officially retire today.
Rusty was adopted from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in 2007 and recruited as a detector dog. This friendly 11-year-old beagle has been a familiar sight at the Calgary International Airport ever since. Rusty will be adopted by his handler, Officer Hiscott, who has been partnered with him his entire career.
A new detector dog will be announced in the coming weeks.
Quotes
“Rusty has had a stellar career with the CBSA. Rusty will be missed by both his human and canine colleagues, but we’re all wishing him a happy retirement and hope he stops by for a visit from time-to-time.”
Greg Valentine
Director Central Alberta District
Quick Facts
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Rusty’s 7,000 contraband seizures yielded over $400,000 in penalties. Among those seizures are $187,000 in undeclared currency, and 120 kg of narcotics.
The CBSA’s Detector Dog Service has provided over 40 years of distinguished service to Canadians and is one of Canada’s finest detection dog programs and is internationally recognized for the service’s excellence in canine detection training.
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Media Relations – Prairie Region
Canada Border Services Agency
prairiemedia@cbsa.gc.ca
1-844-245-2272
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