Pit bull rescued from Ontario dogfighting ring now works in arson detection

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A New Jersey fire department's pit bull just became the first of its breed to become an arson detection K9 officer.

Hansel, a 4-year-old pup known for his cheerful energy and constant kisses, graduated from training on Friday, officially becoming a member of the Millville Fire Department.

If Hansel hadn't been rescued, he and his sister would have also become dog fighters, Carol Skaziak, the founder ofHansel trained with Throw Away Dogs for a year before enrolling in a 16-week K9 academy with his handler to become a certified arson detection K9 officer. Hansel was given to the Millville Fire Department, who was in need of an arson detection dog, at no cost.

While the future hero will begin taking on jobs immediately, Hansel will also be available to aid other police and fire departments outside of Millville. Other departments that were in attendance of Hansel's graduation and witnessed his progression over the past year have already expressed interest in bringing in other pit bulls as arson detection dogs, Van Leer said.

 

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Yes, as of Nov ‘19 Pit bulls ARE STILL a banned breed in Ontario (along with Orcas? 🤷‍♂️) How come the fire dept can openly have one, no problems....they are openly breaking the law!!!

I thought Pit bulls were a banned breed in Ontario.....

Awesome, just awesome

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