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SDF hosts first US&R training workshop of 2019 at the NTC
  On February 16th, SDF opened its gates for our first-ever US&R Live Find training workshop open to all U.S.
Stella (2007 – 2019)
In late 2008, Stella, a powerful female Black Labrador Retriever, came to Sundowners Kennels in Gilroy, CA for obedience training.
Spuds (2006 – 2019)
When Kim Thompson, Adoption Coordinator at the Butte Humane Society in Chico, California, first met Spuds (a.k.a. “Potato Head”) in
Cadillac (2004 – 2018)
Cadillac was born in December of 2004 into a litter bred for Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB). Puppy raiser
Meet Our Newest Search Dog Recruit: Paul!
  Paul, a smart, energetic Malinois mix, comes to us as a stray from the Charleston Animal Society in South
From the Ashes: Rebuilding our campus after the Thomas Fire
When we evacuated from our National Training Center (NTC) campus on the night of December 4, 2017, we weren't sure
Skye (2010 - 2023)
Labeled an escape artist, Skye was discovered tied in a kennel at the Western Hills Humane Society in Spearfish, SD
11 SDF Search Teams Achieve Certification!
Congratulations to the Canine Disaster Search Teams who recently achieved Certification in California, New York, Oklahoma and Tennessee! October and
SDF-trained Search Teams deploy to help in aftermath of Camp Fire
Two SDF-trained Canine Disaster Search Teams deployed to assist in the wake of the Camp Fire in Northern California. The
Meet Our Newest Search Dog Recruit: Diesel!
Diesel comes to us—donated by a private owner in New Prague, Minnesota—from a long line of purebred dogs in Mexico.
The Fall 2018 Bark Alert is Unleashed!
  The Fall 2018 edition of our Bark Alert magazine is in the mail and should be landing in your
SDF hosted 6 Search Teams for training over the weekend at the NTC
While nearby Malibu and Thousand Oaks faced the Woolsey Fire, SDF remained committed to strengthening disaster response hosting six Search
Splash (2002 – 2018)
Splash was a smart, sweet, Black Labrador Retriever, donated to the Search Dog Foundation (SDF) by Labyrinth Labradors, run by
5 New Canine Disaster Search Teams join SDF's roster!
On October 26, 2018, we introduced five new SDF trained Search Dogs to join our nation’s roster of canine heroes.
SDF Search Team deploys to Hurricane Michael, ranked among the top most-powerful hurricanes to hit the US
Just 11 days after returning home from a mission to the Carolinas where they spent nearly 3 weeks aiding those
Search Dog Jake is featured as part of the Petco Foundation’s "Helping Heroes" campaign
SDF Team Patti Krafft & Billy search for survivors after deadly West Dallas building collapse
Here’s What A FEMA Rescue Team Did During Hurricane Florence
What does a canine actually do in a disaster?
Certified urban disaster live find canines and their handlers play a critical role during the rescue phase of deployments when
Meet Our Newest Search Dog Recruit: Cooper!
  Cooper, formerly Cody, comes to us from Golden Gate Labrador Retriever Rescue (GGLRR) located in the bay area of
3 SDF Search Teams deploy to the East Coast for Hurricane Florence
SDF has several teams deployed to the East Coast for Hurricane Florence from both Florida Task Force 1 and Nebraska
SDF-trained Canine Disaster Search Teams deployed for Hurricane Olivia
On Saturday, September 8, 2018, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) began deploying U.S. Urban Disaster Search and Rescue teams
3 SDF-trained Canine Disaster Search Teams deployed for Hurricane Lane
Hurricane Lane was originally a Category 5 hurricane, eventually reaching the Hawaiian islands on August 22 as a slightly weaker
Jester (2006 – 2018)
In April of 2007, a call came in to the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation office about a potential canine
New York Search Teams deployed to flooding in central NY state
Search Teams Brian Girard & Keila and Greg Gould & Dax returned home to Albany after being deployed to massive
Speaker (2004 – 2018)
In 2005, a Yellow Lab named Hunter – as he was known back then – had worn out his welcome
Lani (2003 – 2018)
Lani, a beautiful German Shepherd mix with a black face, was born August 22, 2003. From eight weeks of age,
Meet Our Newest Search Dog Recruit: Skylar!
  Skylar was picked up in the Medford, Oregon area as a stray by Jackson County Animal Care & Control
SDF Hosts Human Remains Detection Workshop at NTC
On August 4 and 5, SDF welcomed canine teams from across the country to our National Training Center (NTC) for
New York Search Teams search for a missing boy in Waterford, NY
  Search Teams Brian Girard & Keila and Greg Gould & Dax were searching along the riverfront in Waterford, NY

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