Recent Quotes View Full List My Watchlist Create Watchlist Indicators DJI Nasdaq Composite SPX Gold Crude Oil Hydroworld Market Index Markets Stocks ETFs Tools Overview News Currencies International Treasuries TSA screening dog 'Messi' retires from duty after surprise last 'hit' By: FOXNews.com April 20, 2024 at 16:36 PM EDT Messi the TSA screening dog spent his last morning sniffing passengers at Reagan National today, where a surprise retirement party was held in his honor. One Transportation Security Agency employee had the retirement send-off of a lifetime: an 8-year-old labrador retriever named Messi. Messi is a passenger-screening canine for the TSA at Reagan National Airport outside Washington, D.C. who "enjoys watching airplanes and playing in the grass at nearby Gravelly Point," per a press release.The labrador's favorite activity is "playing with a tennis ball after a busy day sniffing for any traces of explosives at the airport."TEXAS SHELTER DOG BECOMES IMPRESSIVE POLICE K-9 AS HE COMBATS FENTANYL CRISISMessi, alongside every TSA screening canine, is one of 300 dogs selected annually who spend 16 weeks training for the job at the Joint Base San Antonio Lackland.After faithfully executing his duties for many years, Messi was surprised by his handler Peter and some adoring fans at Reagan Airport with a special treat.Per a TSA press release, "Messi was joined by several of the canine handlers and invited guests to celebrate his retirement at a surprise party.""A training aid was concealed in a large room and Messi, along with his handler, Peter, searched the room. When Messi 'hit' on the device, he was showered with tennis balls tossed his way by the other canine handlers."Messi's end of duties occurred when his official "Do Not Pet" patch was removed from his harness, signaling the end of his life as a working dog.Luckily, "There was no shortage of guests who were eager to pet the newly retired dog."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPMessi will be adopted in his retirement by his handler Peter, who will go on to train TSA canines professionally. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd Data & News supplied by www.cloudquote.io Stock quotes supplied by Barchart Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes. By accessing this page, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
TSA screening dog 'Messi' retires from duty after surprise last 'hit' By: FOXNews.com April 20, 2024 at 16:36 PM EDT Messi the TSA screening dog spent his last morning sniffing passengers at Reagan National today, where a surprise retirement party was held in his honor. One Transportation Security Agency employee had the retirement send-off of a lifetime: an 8-year-old labrador retriever named Messi. Messi is a passenger-screening canine for the TSA at Reagan National Airport outside Washington, D.C. who "enjoys watching airplanes and playing in the grass at nearby Gravelly Point," per a press release.The labrador's favorite activity is "playing with a tennis ball after a busy day sniffing for any traces of explosives at the airport."TEXAS SHELTER DOG BECOMES IMPRESSIVE POLICE K-9 AS HE COMBATS FENTANYL CRISISMessi, alongside every TSA screening canine, is one of 300 dogs selected annually who spend 16 weeks training for the job at the Joint Base San Antonio Lackland.After faithfully executing his duties for many years, Messi was surprised by his handler Peter and some adoring fans at Reagan Airport with a special treat.Per a TSA press release, "Messi was joined by several of the canine handlers and invited guests to celebrate his retirement at a surprise party.""A training aid was concealed in a large room and Messi, along with his handler, Peter, searched the room. When Messi 'hit' on the device, he was showered with tennis balls tossed his way by the other canine handlers."Messi's end of duties occurred when his official "Do Not Pet" patch was removed from his harness, signaling the end of his life as a working dog.Luckily, "There was no shortage of guests who were eager to pet the newly retired dog."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPMessi will be adopted in his retirement by his handler Peter, who will go on to train TSA canines professionally. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd