Category: Lifetime Care

Lifetime Care, News, SDF Features

Happy Tails – Remus finds his happily ever after with the help of our SDF community!

Remus came to SDF in 2018 as a one-year-old pup. He was smart, funny, and highly trainable—but because he was fearful of new people and wary of other dogs, he wasn't a good fit for search training. Our team began exploring other avenues that would better suit his temperament, including …
Lifetime Care, News, SDF Features

Kiinii protects waterways from invasive mussel species, one sniff at a time!

Kiinii came to us from the Lassen County Animal Shelter, which took him in after a good Samaritan found him wandering nearby. At the shelter, staff saw that Kiinii loved playing with any and all toys—a key characteristic SDF seeks in potential recruits. Noting this toy obsession, the shelter reached …
Lifetime Care, News, SDF Features

Happy Tails – Walnut helps protect pond turtles through his volunteer job!

Walnut was generously donated to SDF by Kaiser K9, Inc., and arrived on campus full of excitement and ready to get to work! His trainers were immediately enamored with this adorable, charming Lab, and he earned the affectionate nickname "Woo-Nut" because he couldn't help but woo all his trainers with …
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Happy Tails – Cooper overcomes his painful past and finds joy with a loving family

Upon arrival at SDF's campus, potential candidates for our program undergo routine medical screening, which allows us to check each dog for possible health issues. In most cases, the medical tests reveal a healthy pup. In Cooper's case, however, we were shocked when we saw his X-rays—this tough boy had …
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From search dog to snow dog: Raven finds fun and fulfillment in the Utah mountains

Raven was purchased by a family in Salt Lake City who hoped she would a make a good support dog for their child, but Raven’s rambunctious personality soon made it clear this was not her ideal role. Unable to handle her energy, the family placed an ad for Raven’s adoption. …
Lifetime Care, News, SDF Features

Happy Tails – Valor Creates Community and Inspires Animal Ministry

We welcomed Valor to SDF in late 2019, from the San Clemente Dana Point Animal Shelter, but when routine medical screening revealed an elbow condition, he was released from SDF's training program and made available for career change or adoption to a loving home through our Canine Placement Program. Valor …
Lifetime Care, SDF Features

Rowan finds his calling as a wildlife detection SCENTdog!

Rowan—previously named Kringle—was found as a stray and brought to a central valley animal shelter, and from there was transferred to San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Services. Luckily for Rowan, the staff at the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter have a knack for identifying working dogs—in fact, they previously helped us …