At John F. Kennedy Airport, the busiest airport in America for international flights, Izzy the beagle spends her days in Terminal 4 sniffing out illegal edibles coming through customs. As people enter the United States, many try to smuggle in some of their favorite delicacies whether they be mangoes or goat heads. Izzy is trained to alert personnel of any food, including herbs and liquids, so that the items can be inspected by human customs employees. An apple may seem harmless, but even this benign fruit can spread dangerous agricultural disease, according to the New York Times.
As a reward, Izzy is given pepperoni pieces. For checking over 2,000 bags per hour and keeping out countless viruses, these are much deserved treats.
Photo via New York Times
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