A two-year-old police dog has had to be retired from the force due to ‘work avoidance.’
Lissy the Labrador had been showing signs she was reluctant to do her job detecting firearms and cash so police bosses made the decision to retire her to a life of comfort.
The pooch had only been with Lancashire Constabulary since September but hung up her harness earlier this month.
Most police dogs retire between the ages of seven and 10 years old.
PD Lissy did have at least one notable collar to her name in East Lancs though.
The Lancashire Telegraph reported in November how Lissy helped to detain two drug dealers in Burnley.
Two men were arrested on suspicion of holding ketamine and cannabis, during warrants in the Accrington Road and Rossendale Road areas attended by the police dog.
Springer spaniel Oakley is now preparing to take Lissy’s place, as the grafting pup works towards earning his licence.
A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: “PD Lissy has hung up her harness for the last time.
“Lissy had been showing signs of avoidance when working and wasn’t 100 per cent happy so she’s has been retired to a loving home.
“Be happy Lissy.”
On social media, many people could relate to Lissy’s work-shy attitude.
One wrote: “I can relate to showing avoidance at work ha ha, she basically wants to be a pampered princess from now on and who can blame her.”
Another said: “Not dissimilar to me at the garden centre, but hubby won’t let me retire just yet.
“Enjoy your downtime Lissy.”