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Congratulations to our four newest search teams!

July 26, 2025 July 30, 2025

On July 19, 2025, our training team officially passed the leashes of four incredible search dog graduates to their new handlers. Friends, family, and SDF staff gathered to celebrate these teams and the hard work and dedication that got them to this moment and the beginning of their careers …

Lifetime Care, News, SDF Features

Happy Tails – K9 Deputy Wilson on patrol!

July 22, 2025 August 26, 2025

When Wilson first arrived at Solano County Animal Care as a stray, his future was uncertain. He had the kind of energy and excitability that can be overwhelming to potential adopters, and after months of sitting in the shelter waiting to be chosen, it was starting to seem like no …

Deployment Reports, News, SDF Features

SDF-trained team deploys to assist recovery efforts in aftermath of Texas flooding

July 21, 2025 July 28, 2025

In the wake of catastrophic flooding across parts of Central Texas, search efforts began in affected areas, where first responders worked to locate those who may be trapped or missing. Among the many resources deployed to the region was SDF-trained search team Jon Munguia & Clifford of California Task Force …

News, SDF Features

Team Brad: How the Power of Partnership Changed a Pup’s Life

July 19, 2025 July 21, 2025

Brad was discovered as a stray and taken to the busy East Valley Animal Shelter in Los Angeles. He had been at the shelter for some time, and due to intense overcrowding, could have been in danger. Shelter staff were familiar with SDF's mission and thought Brad might have potential …

News, Newsletters

Get your paws on our Quest annual report!

June 24, 2025 June 24, 2025

Get your paws on the Quest Annual Report! We are excited to share our 2023-2024 annual report, The Quest! This report highlights a full year of the Search Dog Foundation's life-saving work. None of these achievements would be possible without you. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for …

News

Search Dog Foundation named one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in 2025

June 18, 2025 June 23, 2025

We’re excited to share that the Search Dog Foundation has been named one of the 2025 Best Nonprofits to Work For! This recognition comes from The NonProfit Times: The Leading National Business Publication For Nonprofit Managers, in partnership with Best Companies Group. Each year, this program highlights nonprofit organizations that …

Lifetime Care, News, SDF Features

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

June 4, 2025 June 4, 2025

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 …

News, SDF Features

Congratulations to our six newest search teams!

April 12, 2025 April 12, 2025

We were thrilled to welcome friends, family, supporters, and staff to our campus earlier this month to help us celebrate the latest additions to our search team roster. Six first responders from throughout California and Virginia were welcomed to the SDF roster with their new canine partners as America’s …

Deployment Reports, News, SDF Features

SDF-trained teams deploy to assist victims of Midwest storms

April 7, 2025 April 15, 2025

On April 2, 2025, an outbreak of deadly storms cut a path across the southern and midwestern United States, leaving destruction in their wake. In response, SDF-trained teams Adam Schaaf & Dodger and Mark Schroeder & Koda of Nebraska Task Force 1, and Jeremy DeMott & Chirp from Virginia Task Force 2, along with their …

Lifetime Care, News, SDF Features

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

March 26, 2025 March 26, 2025

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 …