MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee VA Police Department’s Atilla, the smallest working police dog in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, is retiring this month after nine years of service.

The 26.5-pound Jagdterrier has worked alongside Sgt. Christopher Agnew since 2016.

An open house will celebrate his retirement Thursday, Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Matousek Auditorium at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center. The public is invited, with light refreshments and appearances from other Milwaukee County working dogs expected.

Atilla’s duties included narcotics detection and locating dementia patients. He also assisted local agencies with searches and traffic stops.

Officials say age and hip issues prompted his retirement. Atilla will live with Agnew and his family after his final shift.