Our teams train year-round for the unexpected, and this past week, that readiness was put to the test when Trinity Maurer and Search Dog Goldie deployed on their very first mission together! On April 13th, Trinity was in Virginia Beach, VA, teaching a canine care refresher course to her …
After a breeder had an accidental litter, Ivan was given to canine enthusiast Kim Newman of Snellville, Georgia. Kim then gifted Ivan to a friend who wanted a dog of their own, but Ivan proved to be a lot for the average pet owner to handle. Little did they know …
The energy on our campus was palpable on Saturday, April 18, 2026, as we gathered with staff, friends, and family to celebrate a significant milestone: the official pairing of five new search teams. We were especially honored to have our founder, Wilma Melville, join us for the celebration as we …
In this issue: The spring Bark Alert magazine is officially here! Dive into our latest milestones, from a look back at our team deployments over the last six months to a behind-the-scenes pass into the advanced training happening right here on our campus. We also take you inside our Lifetime Care adoption process and show you how …
Originally named Addee Kiss, Allie was donated to SDF by her owner Kaelene of Clifton, CO when she realized this border collie was more than she could handle in a pet. Teri Thomas, who had helped us to recruit Search Dog Chief back in 2010, helped to evaluate and facilitate getting Addee …
On January 5, 2026, SDF-trained teams Michael Bruce & Cooper and Sean Monville & Nanci of Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), along with OCFA teammates Jill Haynes & Rubble, responded to a mudslide that occurred earlier that morning in Orange County, California. The mudslide, caused by California’s recent heavy …
Seven SDF-trained search teams deployed to Washington state as an atmospheric river moves through the Pacific Northwest, causing widespread flooding and mudslides throughout western Washington. Erik Falkenstrom & Leslie, Brian Medley & Navy, and Alyssa Corsa & Wheeler of California Task Force 4, and Brandon Budd & Otter, Pat …
