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Ty (2009 – 2021)
This huge, handsome Black Lab was rescued by Southern Oregon Humane Society’s “Saving Train” – a converted bus that travels
Ben (2008 – 2021)
This Black Labrador began his career as a Field Trial dog, but it became clear early on that he was
The Quest 2020
Forrest’s journey from rescued to rescuer alongside Handler Tom Simons featured in People Magazine!
Five new search teams join California Task Force 2 and Utah Task Force 1!
  On May 28, 2021, our training team officially handed the leashes of five incredible search dog graduates to their
Moxie (2010 – 2021)
Moxie was surrendered to the Humane Society of Ventura County in Ojai when her original owner was deployed overseas. Within
In memoriam: founding volunteer Rosemary Schumacher
  On January 17, 2020, SDF lost an important part of our family when our very first volunteer, Rosemary Schumacher,
Salsa (2007 – 2021)
Originally named Unity, this Black Lab had been bred and raised as a companion dog for the organization Guide Dogs
Wylie (2005 – 2020)
In April of 2005, a cute little yellow Lab pup was born, specifically bred for the purpose of being a
Two search teams achieve FEMA certification in Las Vegas
Despite the disruption from COVID-19 during the last year, our nation’s emergency response network is still ready when called upon
Meet our five newest canine disaster search teams!
  Disasters, no matter how big or small, won’t stop—even during a pandemic—and neither will we. Recruiting and rescuing dogs
Ripley (2011 – 2020)
Originally named “Squirt,” this happy Yellow Lab was recruited from Sioux City Animal Adoption & Rescue Center in Sioux City,
Mission Paws-ible: A tale of extraordinary tails, from rescued to rescuer
The Fall 2020 Bark Alert magazine is unleashed!
  The Fall edition of the Bark Alert magazine has arrived! Meet our six newest canine disaster search teams, see
Nine search teams certify as SDF continues to support nation's disaster response community despite COVID
COVID-19 disrupted much of our way of life this year, but our nation’s emergency response network has not slowed. Despite
SDF takes canine recruitment to new heights with volunteer pilot program
Since our beginning, the Search Dog Foundation has committed to rescuing homeless dogs and giving them a renewed purpose in
Pearl (2005 – 2020)
Like many Search Dog Foundation (SDF) canines, Pearl's early years were troubled ones. Her first owner wasn't home much, so
The Search Must Go On: Six new search teams join the SDF roster!
On the morning of August 28, 2020, six canine disaster search teams graduated from SDF’s Handler Course. The handlers completed
Four SDF-trained search teams assist in aftermath of Hurricane Laura
Four SDF-trained search teams—Marshia Hall & Lilah (Florida Task Force 4), Patti Krafft & Billy (Texas Task Force 1), Lee
Petco Foundation Canine Cancer Fund: Supporting America's working dog heroes in their time of need
Bark Alert magazine - Summer 2020
The Summer 2020 edition of our Bark Alert magazine is en route to your mailbox! While you're getting ready to
Veteran search team clears scene of fire in 18th career deployment
Just before 8 p.m. on June 18, 2020, Handler Eric Darling received a call from the Ventura County Fire Department
Elvis (2006 – 2020)
As an accomplished escape artist, Elvis was notorious in his previous family's neighborhood. After a neighbor threatened the life of
SDF search dogs now streaming on Disney+
Search Team responds to building explosion in Northern California
Gunner moves inside, searching the debris. Around 4:40 am on Thursday, May 7, 2020, Alameda County Fire Department responded to
The Quest 2019
25 Years After Oklahoma City: Honoring the 168 lives lost
Oka: Bug Detector
Two SDF teams respond to cliff collapse in San Diego
At 10:30 am on April 14, two SDF-trained San Diego area search teams, Aide Barbat & Delta and Mike Brice
From Rescued to Rescuer: Former shelter dog turned search dog helps find missing NY children
Just after 7 p.m. on the evening of April 7, 2020, Search Teams Adam Leckonby and Luka and Brian Girard

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