Joey and Amber Garza had bought “Little Anne” for bird-hunting and as a family pet, but this fireball soon became too energetic for their lifestyle. When Joey’s work schedule changed, they decided she needed a new home. Joey found SDF online and called the office to talk to then-Canine Manager …
This huge, handsome Black Lab was rescued by Southern Oregon Humane Society’s “Saving Train” – a converted bus that travels throughout Oregon and California, picking up dogs and cats at shelters where they are destined for euthanasia and transferring them to their shelter in Medford, OR. It was clear that …
This Black Labrador began his career as a Field Trial dog, but it became clear early on that he was better suited for the field of search and rescue. At about 18 months of age, his owner, Janet Eisen, contacted SDF and let us know she had a potential candidate …
Moxie was surrendered to the Humane Society of Ventura County in Ojai when her original owner was deployed overseas. Within a day, the SDF office had received numerous calls about the petite black Lab that loved her toys! She did a wonderful job on her search dog candidate evaluation and …
On January 17, 2020, SDF lost an important part of our family when our very first volunteer, Rosemary Schumacher, passed away in the Ojai Valley she called home for much of her life. Rosemary led the charge alongside SDF Founder Wilma Melville, handwriting “thank you” letters, processing donations, and …
Originally named Unity, this Black Lab had been bred and raised as a companion dog for the organization Guide Dogs of America, but had too much energy and spunk for that line of work. In February 2008, after seeing this lively dog in action, SDF volunteer Kellee Matthews called the …
In April of 2005, a cute little yellow Lab pup was born, specifically bred for the purpose of being a Guide Dog. Guide Dogs of America (GDA) breeds canines with the specific purpose of training these dogs to assist the handicapped. The dogs are trained to perform some amazing tasks. …
Originally named “Squirt,” this happy Yellow Lab was recruited from Sioux City Animal Adoption & Rescue Center in Sioux City, IA in February of 2013. His boundless energy and toy-obsessive personality were identified by Kellee Matthews of the South Dakota Canine Center, who routinely visits shelters and rescues in that …
Since our beginning, the Search Dog Foundation has committed to rescuing homeless dogs and giving them a renewed purpose in life. It can be difficult to cover the country’s thousands of shelters and rescues, which is why SDF has enlisted the help of recruiters throughout the United States to find …
Like many Search Dog Foundation (SDF) canines, Pearl’s early years were troubled ones. Her first owner wasn’t home much, so Pearl frequently would jump the fence of their home and go looking for fun. Inevitably, she would be picked up by animal control and after paying the “bailout” fee one …
