As we continue to spread the word that we are always in need of future Search Dogs and pound the pavement to locate them, we are so pleased to introduce you to the canine candidates currently in training. These dogs have come from all over the country to live and …
Meet Kate! This adorable reddish-colored Lab was bred for hunting but after her original owner was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, she was returned to her breeder. When SDF recruiter Kirsten Fulk was called and evaluated her, it was clear that Kate had great potential as a Search Dog! Unfortunately, after …
Gypsy’s Story Gypsy, an energetic Border Collie, was donated by SDF Canine Handler Deresa Teller when she was two months old. Just to look at her, you could see the boundless energy she possessed from her perky ears to her bushy tail. Gypsy was placed in the loving prep home …
Gypsy, an energetic Border Collie, was donated by SDF Canine Handler Deresa Teller when she was two months old. Just to look at her, you could see the boundless energy she possessed from her perky ears to her bushy tail. Gypsy was placed in the loving prep home of the …
From the moment of his birth to his formal training with the Search Dog Foundation (SDF), Dawson’s life had never been ordinary. Even among other SDF Disaster Search Dogs – all extraordinary individuals – Dawson stood out because of his unique training. Named “Jo-Jo” at birth, Dawson entered this world …
On Friday, December 2, six Los Angeles-based Canine Disaster Search Teams trained at SDF’s National Training Center. Taking advantage of our Search City and Disaster Training Zone training areas, the teams challenged themselves on rubble and building searches as well as wide area and vehicle searches. Photographed: SDF teams: Robert …
In honor of SDF’s two decades of service to the nation, and #Giving Tuesday, we invite you to take a trip down memory lane with us as we present the world premiere of our brand new agency video… Our Gift to America: SDF’s National Training Center 20 Years in the …
Lance Corporal Tanner Burhoe with his namesake Search Dog Tanner When ten-year-old Stephen Tanner Burhoe experienced the sense of fear that so many of us did following the attack on the Twin Towers, it gave him a sense of security to see SDF’s dogs on the news, working diligently with …
On Monday morning, November 7, 2016, SDF Search Team Eric Gray & Riley visited the American Riviera Bank in Santa Barbara and accepted a generous donation from their amazing employees!SDF was selected as the recipient of a $1,000 gift from the American Riviera Bank’s Employee Donation Fund. With this program, …
Congratulations to SDF’s 3 New York-based Canine Disaster Search Teams that achieved Certification this weekend!On Friday, November 4, 2016, three SDF-trained Search Teams achieved State Certification during evaluation at TEEX in College Station, TX. Veteran team Greg Gould & Dax re-certified while brand new teams Brian Girard & Keila and …
