CIA's Twitter Account Completely Overrun With Puppies

Visitors to the Central Intelligence Agency Twitter account Wednesday were treated to an unusual sight — post after post about puppies.

“#CIAK9 Pupdate,” the agency tweeted Wednesday. “Sometimes, even after testing, our pups make it clear being an explosive detection K9 isn’t for them.”

The agency then told the story of Lulu, a dog who had been a member of an “explosive detection” class that sadly had to be dropped from the program due to poor performance — but it’s ok because we still like her.

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#CIAK9 Pupdate:
Sometimes, even after testing, our pups make it clear being an explosive detection K9 isn’t for themhttps://t.co/nPZl6YWNKb pic.twitter.com/07TXRCH7bp

— CIA (@CIA) October 18, 2017

We’re sad to announce that a few weeks into training, Lulu began to show signs that she wasn’t interested in detecting explosive odors. pic.twitter.com/c6lxHPfC09

— CIA (@CIA) October 18, 2017

All dogs, like humans, have good & bad days when learning something new.
Same for our pups, though it usually lasts just a day or two. pic.twitter.com/z9lQa2uKX4

— CIA (@CIA) October 18, 2017

There are a million reasons why a dog has a bad day & our trainers must become doggy psychologists to figure out what will help pups. pic.twitter.com/iaeRpGiSUR

— CIA (@CIA) October 18, 2017

Sometimes a pup is bored & needs extra playtime, sometimes they need a little break, or it’s a minor medical condition like a food allergy. pic.twitter.com/pPaBPohhqB

— CIA (@CIA) October 18, 2017

For some dogs, after weeks of working w them, it’s clear the issue isn’t temporary & instead, this just isn’t the job they are meant for. pic.twitter.com/bBjPz8Ng2U

— CIA (@CIA) October 18, 2017

Lulu wasn’t interested in searching for explosives.
Even when motivated w food & play, she was clearly no longer enjoying herself. pic.twitter.com/puvhDk1tRX

— CIA (@CIA) October 18, 2017

Our trainers’ top concern is physical & mental well-being of K9s.
They made difficult decision & did what’s best for Lulu: stop her training pic.twitter.com/Ss9y9LpE9q

— CIA (@CIA) October 18, 2017

When a pup is removed or retires from our K9 program, the handler & their family is given the chance to adopt them & many do. pic.twitter.com/EMfua7zhbT

— CIA (@CIA) October 18, 2017

Lulu was adopted by her handler & now enjoys her days playing w his kids & a new friend, & sniffing out rabbits & squirrels in the backyard. pic.twitter.com/WOImM75P1D

— CIA (@CIA) October 18, 2017

We’ll miss Lulu, but it was right decision for her & we wish her all the best in her new life!https://t.co/nPZl6YWNKb pic.twitter.com/Mbcr9C7wUY

— CIA (@CIA) October 18, 2017

Proving their mastery of psychological warfare, the agency promised there would be more dogs to come.

Lulu’s handler still needs a #K9 partner. Tomorrow we’ll introduce you to newest member of our Fall 2017 Puppy Class.
*spoiler: it’s a lab* pic.twitter.com/57Bqn8RnQg

— CIA (@CIA) October 18, 2017

Cuteness Overload: Meet the Starting Lineup for Puppy Bowl XII (Photos)

The “Puppy Bowl XII” airs Sunday, Feb. 7, from 3-5 p.m. ET on Animal Planet. There is a pregame tailgate show at 2:30, featuring analysis and commentary from a team of sports correspondents. The game itself, featuring a “Kitty Halftime Show,” will repeat all day and night for 12 hours on Animal Planet.
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ATTICUS
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From: Richmond, Virginia
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BELLE
Breed: Rat Terrier
From: Asheville, North Carolina
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BIJOUX
Breed: Great Dane
From: Saint Cloud, Florida
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BORIS
Breed: Havanese
From: Saint Cloud, Florida
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BROOKLYN
Breed: German Shepherd
From: Clarkston, Michigan
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BUTTONS
Breed: Shih Tzu
From: Costa Mesa, California
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CAROLINA
Breed: American Staffordshire
From: New York City, New York
DCL/Keith Barraclough
CHARLIE
Breed: Feist/Whippet Mix
From: Washington D.C.
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CHICHI
Breed: Chihuahua
From: Houston, Texas
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CLOVER
Breed: Basset Hound
From: Shelbyville, Tennessee
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COOPER
Breed: Great Pyrenees/Collie Mix
From: Chicago, Illinois
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COUNTESS
Breed: English Bulldog
From: Saint Cloud, Florida
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DARBY
Breed: Jack Russell Terrier
From: Carrollton, Texas
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DILLY
Breed: Terrier Poodle
From: New York City
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GORDON
Breed: English Setter
From: Atlanta, Georgia
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GRYFFIN
Breed: Old English Sheepdog
From: Saint Cloud, Florida
DCL/Keith Barraclough
HAILEY
Breed: Wire Haired Terrier
From: Austin, Texas
DCL/Keith Barraclough
HANK
Breed: Yellow Lab/Husky Mix
From: Richmond, Virginia
DCL/Keith Barraclough
HARPER
Breed: Pit Bull
From: Franklin, Tennessee
DCL/Keith Barraclough
JIMMY
Breed: Spaniel Mix
From: DeSoto, Iowa
DCL/Keith Barraclough
KEVIN
Breed: Schnauzer
From: Marlton, New Jersey
DCL/Keith Barraclough
LEAH
Breed: Rottweiler
From: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DCL/Keith Barraclough
MAGIC
Breed; Chihuahua
From: Las Vegas, Nevada
DCL/Keith Barraclough
MARLEY
Breed: Labrador Retriever
From: Souderton, Pennsylvania
DCL/Keith Barraclough
MISS SASSY
Breed: Boston Terrier
From: DeSoto, Iowa
DCL/Keith Barraclough
MOOSE
Breed: Poodle
From: Denver, Colorado
DCL/Keith Barraclough
OTIS
Breed: Bulldog
From: Franklin, Tennessee
DCL/Keith Barraclough
PIPER
Breed: Border Terrier
From: Oakland Park, Florida
DCL/Keith Barraclough
POSEY
Breed: Shih Tzu
From: Crompond, New York
DCL/Keith Barraclough
PUDDIN POP
Breed: Bulldog
From: St. Louis, Missouri
DCL/Keith Barraclough
RANGER
Breed: Springer Spaniel
From: San Antonio, Texas
DCL/Keith Barraclough
RAPHAEL
Breed: Pit Bull
From: Franklin, Tennessee
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ROXY
Breed: French Bulldog Mix
From: Phoenix, Arizona
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RUGBY
Breed: Terrier
From: Hamilton, Ohio
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SAILOR
Breed: Australian Cattle Dog
From: Troy, Virginia
DCL/Keith Barraclough
SAMOA
Breed: Husky/Shepherd Mix
From: Alexandria, Virginia
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SCOUT
Breed: Australian Shepherd
From: Indianapolis, Indianapolis
DCL/Keith Barraclough
SHYLAH
Breed: Wire Haired Terrier
From: Bardstown, Kentucky
DCL/Keith Barraclough
SPLASH
Breed: Great Pyrenees
From: Boston, Massachusetts
DCL/Keith Barraclough
STAR
Breed: Chow Chow
From: Miami, Florida
DCL/Keith Barraclough
STELLA
Breed: Dachshund/Chihuahua Mix
From: Saint Cloud, Florida
DCL/Keith Barraclough
TIMON
Breed: Terrier
From: Miami, Florida
DCL/Keith Barraclough
TOBY
Breed: Maltese
From: Las Vegas, Nevada
DCL/Keith Barraclough
TIDLEY
Breed: Brussels Griffon
From: Inman, South Carolina
DCL/Keith Barraclough
WRINKLES
Breed: Shar-Pei
From: Saint Cloud, Florida
DCL/Keith Barraclough
RIXTON
Breed: Shetland Sheepdog
From: Saint Cloud, Florida
DCL/Keith Barraclough
TIMBER
Breed: Labrador Retriever
From: Nashua, New Hampshire
DCL/Keith Barraclough
ANDY COHEN
Breed: Havanese
From: Saint Cloud, FL
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TATE
Breed: Beagle
From: Nashua, NH
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These fluffy pups will be trying to snatch viewers away from Peyton Manning and Cam Newton during Super Bowl 50 on Sunday

The “Puppy Bowl XII” airs Sunday, Feb. 7, from 3-5 p.m. ET on Animal Planet. There is a pregame tailgate show at 2:30, featuring analysis and commentary from a team of sports correspondents. The game itself, featuring a “Kitty Halftime Show,” will repeat all day and night for 12 hours on Animal Planet.

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Cuteness Overload: Meet the Starting Lineup for Puppy Bowl XII (Photos)

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