Quincy - A Professional Bomb Dog

The Seattle Times paid tribute today to Quincy, a real professional. Quincy was a black Labrador retriever and he was a bomb / explosives expert:

"...Quincy went to the most rigorous school to become specialized in finding explosives, Urquhart said. He was certified nearly a decade ago by the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and came to the sheriff's office in 1999 as the only ATF-trained explosives dog in the Pacific Northwest.

Nationwide, he was one of only 18 canines who earned such a distinction, Urquhart said. Dogs must be recertified every year to remain on the job. As part of the test, they have to detect various explosives. Miss one, and the dog is out."

link: Sheriff's department bids farewell to beloved 'bomb dog'

Quincy served his community and his country for seven years. For more than half his life, Quincy served. Kudos to the Seattle Times for remembering a stellar canine citizen. Quincy has gone home.

Catherine Forsythe