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Crockett (2009 – 2020)
On July 30, 2013, a momentous new chapter began in SDF’s history books.  Crockett, a black Lab with unusual zeal
SDF hosts Human Remains Detection Workshop at NTC
From Pound Pup to Working Dog to Wonderful Pet: Writing the next chapter of Brixie's story
Tucker (2008 – 2020)
In May of 2009, a new SDF volunteer named Bill Murphy came across a listing for a five-month-old Lab mix
Honoring Fellow Heroes: The naming of Search Dogs Luka and Victor
The naming of Search Dogs Luka and Victor Saturday, March 7, 2020, marked an important day for SDF as we
Bella (2007 – 2020)
In September of 2008 opportunity knocked – or rather tail wagged – for Bella. SDF handler Al Duncan of San
Charlie (2012 – 2020)
In May of 2015, SDF Handler Trevor Lawrence contacted our training staff about a potential canine candidate he had located
Nino (2005 – 2020)
Nino was an energetic Fox Red Labrador Retriever, and since he began on the path towards becoming a FEMA-Certified Disaster
Hayden (2007 – 2020)
Ellen Perryess, a 9-year veteran volunteer for the San Luis Obispo (SLO) County Animal Shelter, learned about the Search Dog
Eight SDF-trained Search Teams certify in beginning of 2020!
Eight SDF-trained canine disaster search teams achieve certification in first weeks of 2020! Over the last two weekends, canine disaster
Three San Diego area search teams respond vehicle crash
On January 27, 2020, SDF-trained search teams in the San Diego area deployed to search for two missing people following
SDF hosts training workshop and practice certification evaluation, all in one weekend!
On January 4 and 5, 2020, eight canine disaster search teams from Colorado, Iowa, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Tennessee joined veteran
Two canine disaster search teams join SDF's roster!
On Friday, December 13, 2019, two new canine disaster search teams joined the nation's elite roster of urban search and
Leila (2008-2019)
Leila began her life as a candidate for Guide Dogs of America in Sylmar, CA, where she was learning to
Aladar: on the scent, in the wild
Gemma takes flight
SDF hosts teams from across the country at September training workshop
On September 28-29, 2019, canine disaster search teams from across the United States joined veteran handlers and instructors Teresa MacPherson
6 New Canine Disaster Search Teams join SDF's roster!
With friends and family cheering them on, six new Canine Disaster Search Teams joined the elite roster of urban search
Task forces from across the U.S. respond to Hurricane Dorian
On August 24, 2019, a large storm system began moving across the Atlantic, headed for the Caribbean. As it neared
Callie (2004 – 2019)
Callie was born in November of 2004. She was one of many pups born to Meri Forman's Juniper Ridge Labradors.
Tank (2008 – 2019)
Sherman came to the Search Dog Foundation (SDF) in March of 2010 with the typical story of "Black Lab Syndrome"
Mexico canine teams assist in missing person search
On Monday, August 5, newly partnered Search Teams Luis Garcia & Montecito and Fidel Gomez & Gemma were dispatched to
San Diego Search Teams deploy to beach cliff collapse
On August 2, 2019, three family members were killed and two injured last Friday afternoon when a cliff collapsed on
Stetson (2008 – 2019)
Labs and Friends Rescue in San Diego, CA has donated several canines to SDF’s training program over the years. In
LA-based Search Teams respond to two deployments in one day
On July 16, 2019, SDF-trained search teams with Los Angeles County Fire Department deployed to two back-to-back calls for help
4 New Canine Disaster Search Teams join SDF's roster!
On June 28, 2019, we welcomed four new SDF trained Search Teams to join our national roster. Having passed the
The Quest 2018
Two Search Teams deploy for missing person in Mount Waterman, CA
On June 22, 2019, a 73-year-old man was separated from his hiking group in the mountains near La Canada Flintridge,
Baxter (2004 – 2019)
In late 2005, after receiving a letter from SDF volunteer Jeff Pepper introducing SDF to Homeward Bound Rescue and Sanctuary,
Three Search Teams deployed to construction crane collapse in Dallas, TX
On Sunday, June 9, just after 2 p.m. local time, a construction crane collapsed into an occupied apartment building in

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