LOYAL PARTNERS. The nine dogs that are up for adoption after serving the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) for years. PDEA Director General Undersecretary Isagani Nerez on Thursday (June 18, 2026) said the retirement of the nine Narcotic Detection Dogs (NDDs) is part of the agency’s commitment to ensuring their welfare and dignity after years of public service. (Photo courtesy of PDEA)
MANILA – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) is placing for adoption nine retired Narcotic Detection Dogs (NDDs) that have served for years in anti-illegal drug operations across the country.
The retired K9s include five Belgian Malinois, three Jack Russell Terriers, and one Labrador. The dogs have an average age of 12 years and recently retired after years of service with the agency.
PDEA Director General Undersecretary Isagani Nerez said the highly trained dogs played a key role in anti-drug operations, including inspections in jail facilities, search-and-seizure operations, interdiction activities, and checkpoint operations in airports, seaports, and transport terminals nationwide.
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