Category: Lifetime Care

Ryan, a handsome border collie mix, was found roaming the streets in Salt Lake City, UT, and taken to South Salt Lake Animal Services. When no owner came to claim him, he became available for public adoption. Noting his high energy and strong toy drive, shelter staff reached out to SDF …

Hawkeye detects bed bugs The last time you saw Hawkeye might have been when he won “Best Hair” in our 2018 Class Yearbook. At the time, he was living on our campus and, as it turned out, working with the trainers who would ultimately discover his true calling.   Taking …

Ptero of Rogue Detection Teams Cauldron was picked up as a stray by Animal Care of Davis County in Fruit Heights, UT, when he caught the eye of SDF Recruiter Trevor Lawrence. With his exceptional hunting skills and strong toy drive, Cauldron looked like a great search dog candidate. And …

Writing the next chapter of Brixie's story Brixie began her career as a candidate in 2016 but was found to have an underlying medical issue that kept her from completing our training program. Though we thought she might enjoy working as a service dog, Brixie made it clear she preferred …

With his strength and size, it is easy to see Aladar coming. However, his unique smile, with a bit of an under-bite, is what really stole our hearts. This bouncy chocolate Lab began his life tethered to a pole in his previous owner’s backyard, without access to food or water. …

By Paul Loboschefsky When Christine Wilson saw the picture of Betsy she knew she had to adopt the dog. Intelligent and driven, Betsy had been selected by SDF as a search dog candidate in 2011 from the Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary in Elverta, CA. Unfortunately, Betsy also …