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German Shorthaired Pointer with tongue hanging out looking up in outdoors, close up portrait

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Not only is Dina, a German shorthaired pointer working for the TSA in Las Vegas, good at sniffing out explosive devices; she’s pretty darned cute, too. The 3-year-old pooch has been named the Transportation Security Administration’s “Cutest Canine of 2023,” beating out three other finalists for the title, the TSA has announced. The victory means Dina will grace the cover of the TSA’s 2024 calendar, officials say. The acknowledgement marks the second time a TSA dog at Harry Reid International Airport has taken home Cutest Canine honors.

Alona, a 4-year-old golden retriever, won the award in 2021.

Is it fair for the TSA to put dogs to work while most get to lie around all day?