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Meet Hansel, A Pit Bull Who Was Rescued From A Dog Fighting Ring And Adopted By The Millville Fire Department Who Trained Him To Become An Arson Detection K-9 Officer

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We hear stories about people not treating their pets very well. Sometimes it’s hard to believe how cruel a person can be towards other living beings. Hopefully all of us pandas think that no animal deserves to be abused or hurt. Bored Panda believes that the world can be a better place to live. That is why we try to share some nice examples of strong friendships that will hopefully inspire others to do good.

While some people demonstrate their inhumanity, others try to fight brutality by showing love and care for our little friends. Today we want to spread some positivity by sharing a story about Hansel, the pit bull who got a second chance to live!

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Here’s Hansel, a dog who was rescued from a dog fighting ring in Tilbury, Canada

Meet Hansel, A Pit Bull Who Was Rescued From A Dog Fighting Ring And Adopted By The Millville Fire Department Who Trained Him To Become An Arson Detection K-9 Officer

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Hansel is a cheerful dog who was rescued from a Tilbury (municipality in Canada) dog fighting ring. Together with over 30 other dogs in the ring, Hansel was about to be euthanized because of Ontario’s ban on pit bulls. Fortunately, one man, Rob Scheinberg, stood up for all of the dogs and convinced the court to change its decision. The dogs were tested and the ones who were viable for adoption were sent to “Dogs Playing For Life,” a non-profit organization in Florida “with a mission to enhance the quality of life of shelter dogs to increase life-saving.” Hansel was one of the dogs who was sent to the shelter in Florida. There he was adopted by Philadelphia’s “Throw Away Dogs Project,” which trains dogs to become K-9 officers.

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After over a year of training, the dog was given to the Millville Fire Department, which was in need of an arson detection dog. That’s how Hansel happened to be the first of his breed to become an arson detection K9 officer. Rescued from euthanasia, now the dog saves lives himself!

The dog was about to get euthanized because of Ontario’s ban on pit bulls

Meet Hansel, A Pit Bull Who Was Rescued From A Dog Fighting Ring And Adopted By The Millville Fire Department Who Trained Him To Become An Arson Detection K-9 Officer

Image credits: arsonk9hansel

Fortunately, the court was convinced to change its decision and Hansel, together with other dogs of the same fate, were sent to a shelter

Meet Hansel, A Pit Bull Who Was Rescued From A Dog Fighting Ring And Adopted By The Millville Fire Department Who Trained Him To Become An Arson Detection K-9 Officer

Image credits: arsonk9hansel

Hansel was adopted by Philadelphia’s “Throw Away Dogs Project,” which trains dogs to become K-9 officers

Meet Hansel, A Pit Bull Who Was Rescued From A Dog Fighting Ring And Adopted By The Millville Fire Department Who Trained Him To Become An Arson Detection K-9 Officer

Image credits: arsonk9hansel

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After over a year of training the dog was given to the Millville Fire Department, which was in need of an arson detection dog

Meet Hansel, A Pit Bull Who Was Rescued From A Dog Fighting Ring And Adopted By The Millville Fire Department Who Trained Him To Become An Arson Detection K-9 Officer

Image credits: arsonk9hansel

That’s how Hansel happened to be the first of his breed to become an arson detection K-9 officer

Meet Hansel, A Pit Bull Who Was Rescued From A Dog Fighting Ring And Adopted By The Millville Fire Department Who Trained Him To Become An Arson Detection K-9 Officer

Image credits: arsonk9hansel

He has also won the Law Enforcement and Detection Hero Dog 2021 award

Meet Hansel, A Pit Bull Who Was Rescued From A Dog Fighting Ring And Adopted By The Millville Fire Department Who Trained Him To Become An Arson Detection K-9 Officer

Image credits: arsonk9hansel

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He is specifically trained to identify ignitable liquids, such as gasoline and diesel

Meet Hansel, A Pit Bull Who Was Rescued From A Dog Fighting Ring And Adopted By The Millville Fire Department Who Trained Him To Become An Arson Detection K-9 Officer

Image credits: arsonk9hansel

Other departments, following Hansel’s example, have also expressed interest in taking in pit bulls as arson detection dogs

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Meet Hansel, A Pit Bull Who Was Rescued From A Dog Fighting Ring And Adopted By The Millville Fire Department Who Trained Him To Become An Arson Detection K-9 Officer

Image credits: arsonk9hansel

Meet Hansel, A Pit Bull Who Was Rescued From A Dog Fighting Ring And Adopted By The Millville Fire Department Who Trained Him To Become An Arson Detection K-9 Officer

Image credits: arsonk9hansel

Over the time the dog has not only helped the fire department to save lives, but also made a best friend, his handler, firefighter Tyler Van Leer

Meet Hansel, A Pit Bull Who Was Rescued From A Dog Fighting Ring And Adopted By The Millville Fire Department Who Trained Him To Become An Arson Detection K-9 Officer

Image credits: arsonk9hansel

Hansel and Tyler have become “the dynamic duo in a very special field”

Meet Hansel, A Pit Bull Who Was Rescued From A Dog Fighting Ring And Adopted By The Millville Fire Department Who Trained Him To Become An Arson Detection K-9 Officer

Image credits: arsonk9hansel

In one of his interviews, Tyler revealed that they are inseparable

Meet Hansel, A Pit Bull Who Was Rescued From A Dog Fighting Ring And Adopted By The Millville Fire Department Who Trained Him To Become An Arson Detection K-9 Officer

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Meet Hansel, A Pit Bull Who Was Rescued From A Dog Fighting Ring And Adopted By The Millville Fire Department Who Trained Him To Become An Arson Detection K-9 Officer

Image credits: arsonk9hansel

Meet Hansel, A Pit Bull Who Was Rescued From A Dog Fighting Ring And Adopted By The Millville Fire Department Who Trained Him To Become An Arson Detection K-9 Officer

Image credits: arsonk9hansel

“He is just an awesome dog. I wouldn’t ask for any other dog”

Meet Hansel, A Pit Bull Who Was Rescued From A Dog Fighting Ring And Adopted By The Millville Fire Department Who Trained Him To Become An Arson Detection K-9 Officer

Image credits: arsonk9hansel

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Fascinated by music, movies and sitcoms, I'm passionate about social media and can't live without the internet, especially for all the cute dog and cat pictures out there. I wish the day had about 40 hours to be able to do everything I want.

Fascinated by music, movies and sitcoms, I'm passionate about social media and can't live without the internet, especially for all the cute dog and cat pictures out there. I wish the day had about 40 hours to be able to do everything I want.

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Hi there! I'm Gabrielė, but you can also catch me responding to Gab, Gabi, Gabert, or Gabe – take your pick. Professionally, I'm the senior community manager over at Bored Panda, helping people share their awesome work and connecting artists with a worldwide audience. Beyond work, you'll catch me traveling, listening to vinyl and diving into movies, art exhibitions, and concerts. I'm a culture buff at heart, always eager to explore and embrace the richness of the human experience.

Hi there! I'm Gabrielė, but you can also catch me responding to Gab, Gabi, Gabert, or Gabe – take your pick. Professionally, I'm the senior community manager over at Bored Panda, helping people share their awesome work and connecting artists with a worldwide audience. Beyond work, you'll catch me traveling, listening to vinyl and diving into movies, art exhibitions, and concerts. I'm a culture buff at heart, always eager to explore and embrace the richness of the human experience.

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Jayne Kyra 3 years ago

What a handsome smile!! He´s so proud of his job!

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𝔓𝔲𝔯𝔭𝔩𝔢 ℜ𝔞𝔢𝔑 3 years ago

@ Jayne Kyra- I know, right! SO VERY handsome! And that smile! Eeeee! (o⌒．⌒o)

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best turtle 3 years ago

im so glad he was saved. he and all pit bulls deserve a second chance

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marianne eliza 3 years ago

There are no bad dogs, only bad people.

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Jayne Kyra 3 years ago

What a handsome smile!! He´s so proud of his job!

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𝔓𝔲𝔯𝔭𝔩𝔢 ℜ𝔞𝔢𝔑 3 years ago

@ Jayne Kyra- I know, right! SO VERY handsome! And that smile! Eeeee! (o⌒．⌒o)

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best turtle 3 years ago

im so glad he was saved. he and all pit bulls deserve a second chance

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marianne eliza 3 years ago

There are no bad dogs, only bad people.

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