“Friendly and Intelligent” Korea Customs Service Offers Retired Drug Detection Dogs for Permanent Adoption

Labrador Retriever (named Paegi) to be offered by the Korea Customs Service Customs Talent Development Institute. Photo by Korea Customs Service

[Asia Economy (Daejeon) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] The Korea Customs Service's Customs Talent Development Institute announced on the 28th that it is offering 12 retired drug detection dogs for permanent adoption.

The dogs available for adoption include 11 Labrador Retrievers and 1 Springer Spaniel.

Previously, retired drug detection dogs were adopted out once a year. However, this year, the adoption process has been relaxed to accept adoption applications year-round.

Additionally, if the adopter can accommodate large dogs, residents of apartment complexes are also eligible to adopt.

Although retired drug detection dogs are generally older, trainers and detection officers explain that they are highly sociable and intelligent, making them comfortable companions for the general public.

Citizens wishing to adopt can apply through the Korea Customs Service or the Customs Talent Development Institute websites.

Jo Eun-jung, director of the Customs Talent Development Institute, said, “We hope that these retired detection dogs, who have dedicated their lives to the country, can find companions to spend their remaining years with. We also expect that the improved adoption process this year will help these retired detection dogs enjoy a happy 'second act' in their lives.”

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