Police dogs have a reputation for snarling and baring their teeth at criminals, but one canine has broken the mold.
Banshee, an adorable German Shepherd, was kicked out of police academy for being ‘too friendly’ for active duty, constantly licking trainers instead of biting them.
She’s gone into early retirement, according to the Australian Federal Police’s social media pages, and now spends her weekends fishing with her new owner.
Banshee was deemed ‘too friendly’ for active duty, constantly licking pretend criminals instead of biting
The Facebook post announcing the move was commented on by almost 500 people, mostly lamenting that they wish they could adopt her.
‘I’m available to take any other babies that fail,’ one said.
Banshee has already found a new home, with the AFP saying that most police dogs end up with their assigned handlers, due to forming a strong bond.
While she seems to have taken up fishing, people were quick to comment other possible career paths for Banshee.
Banshee has gone into early retirement, and now spends weekends fishing with her new owner
‘I think Banshee would make a great therapy dog and visiting the sick in hospitals and the elderly,’ someone wrote.
Police dogs who are not cut out for active duty or retire are adopted out to good homes, with plenty of suitors waiting, says NSW Police.
NSW Police Dog Unit frequently advertise dogs up for adoption on their Facebook page.
The Police Dog Unit’s aim is to provide specialist canine services such as drug, firearms/explosive detection and human remains dogs (training image pictured)