LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) -
After nearly 10 years on the force, Lubbock County's second bomb-sniffing dog has retired. Mickey came to Lubbock with Sergeant Chris Eppler after they both graduated in 2003.
In his time on the
force, the 11-year-old dog has been on details across the country. Eppler says they've
worked security for three Super Bowls, and they've also worked several All-Star games, World
Series and almost every home football game for Texas Tech.
Eppler says they
have grown very close over the years.
"He still sleeps in bed with me," said Eppler. "He goes
in there and waits by the shower while I'm taking a shower, waits by the door
if I go to the store. Just like one of my kids."
Mickey will now stay
at home with Sergeant Eppler.
He added they are
training a replacement dog to work with him. Fortunately, Eppler
says, both dogs get along well.
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