Category: Lifetime Care

Lifetime Care, News, SDF Features

From Roaming the Streets to Patrolling a Beat: Meet K9 Zeva

Zeva was found as a stray in Columbia, Missouri. No one came forward to claim her, so Zeva was fostered while she waited for adoption through the Missouri German Shepherd Rescue. Zeva’s foster happened to have experience in search and rescue training and was immediately impressed with the skills Zeva …
Lifetime Care, News, SDF Features

“It Was All Because of My Dog:” Former Search Dog Lexi and Her Adopter, Lisa, Find Purpose as a Therapy Team

Lexi was found as a stray in Rapid City, South Dakota, and taken to the Humane Society of the Black Hills, where a staff member noted her high energy and love for tennis balls and contacted SDF. Lexi was evaluated and accepted into our search program, where according to trainers, …
Lifetime Care, News, SDF Features

Sniffing Out Disasters Before They Happen: Max Finds His Perfect Career in Explosives Detection 

Max was found as a stray in Weber County, UT, and placed with Weber County Animal Services, where he was adopted and returned due to his high energy. His adopters shared that he was a very nice dog during the brief time Max was with them. He got along great …
Lifetime Care, News, SDF Features

From Shy Girl to Fly Girl: Caper soars to incredible heights in her new sporting home

One of our most strongly held values is the promise that canines recruited from shelters and rescues for search training will never face homelessness again. Our Lifetime Care program guarantees a happily ever after for all our canines, even if they don't become search dogs. Sometimes that means finding them …
Lifetime Care, SDF Features

Former Search Candidate Ryan Finds True Calling Helping Dad Overcome PTSD

Ryan, a handsome border collie mix, was found roaming the streets in Salt Lake City, UT, and taken to South Salt Lake Animal Services. When no owner came to claim him, he became available for public adoption. Noting his high energy and strong toy drive, shelter staff reached out to SDF …
Lifetime Care, SDF Features

Holy conservation, Bat-dog! Ptero changes course to help protect bats

Ptero of Rogue Detection Teams Cauldron was picked up as a stray by Animal Care of Davis County in Fruit Heights, UT, when he caught the eye of SDF Recruiter Trevor Lawrence. With his exceptional hunting skills and strong toy drive, Cauldron looked like a great search dog candidate. And …
Lifetime Care, SDF Features

From Pound Pup to Working Dog to Wonderful Pet: Writing the next chapter of Brixie’s story

Writing the next chapter of Brixie's story Brixie began her career as a candidate in 2016 but was found to have an underlying medical issue that kept her from completing our training program. Though we thought she might enjoy working as a service dog, Brixie made it clear she preferred …
Lifetime Care, SDF Features

Happy Tails: Lifetime Care Dog Betsy’s Busy Nose Sniffs Out Top Prizes

By Paul Loboschefsky When Christine Wilson saw the picture of Betsy she knew she had to adopt the dog. Intelligent and driven, Betsy had been selected by SDF as a search dog candidate in 2011 from the Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary in Elverta, CA. Unfortunately, Betsy also …