Santa Barbara News-Press | Two former Santa Maria shelter dogs, Elvis and Royce, are now part of the search and rescue efforts in Moore, Oklahoma, following one of the worst tornadoes in history last week.
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Devastation in Moore, Oklahoma
SDF teams based in Nebraska and Tulsa arrived in Moore, OK early this morning to join our Oklahoma City teams in the rescue efforts.There are now 9 SDF Search Teams searching schools, homes and a bowling alley leveled by the storm. It’s pouring rain off and on, making the search …
Tornadoes pummel the Midwest
Shawnee, Oklahoma – Within 2½ hours, boots and paws were on the ground searching the debris. During the past five days, tornadoes have carved a wide and tortuous path of destruction through Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Illinois and Iowa, killing at least seven people and injuring many more. The storms were so …
SDF Teams searching homes in Granbury, Texas
Keri Grant & Tucker and Laurel Pitman & Sonic were deployed early this morning to search for survivors in a town ravaged by tornadoes. They searched for six hours this morning, covering at least 90 homes, and were able to declare the area “clear” of survivors so the rescue crews …
The Expendables: Inside America’s Elite Search And Rescue Dog Training Center
Buzzfeed | Rejected by society, these talented misfits are carefully recruited by tactical experts and trained at the nation’s top facility to perform the most dangerous, lifesaving missions. Meet Wilma Melville, who turns rescued dogs into rescue dogs.
Teams deployed to Waco, Texas
Two SDF Search Teams from Texas Task Force 2 deployed in aftermath of massive explosion in WacoEarly this morning, Mike Hargrove and Hayden searched the ground floor of a severely damaged apartment building while Keri Grant and Tucker cleared over two dozen homes. Mike and Hayden searched several houses as well. …
Krissy (2001 – 2013)
“The Australian Shepherd is an intelligent dog with strong guardian instincts. Australian Shepherds are delightful and loyal companions. They love to be part of the daily hustle and bustle. They diligently carry out their responsibilities. They are easy to train, and eager to please.” We don’t know a lot about …
Ace (2000 – 2013)
Apr. 2000—Jan. 2013 The story of “Mace” began tragically. This Yellow Lab began his life in Fremont, CA, with an owner who abandoned him and, unbelievably, tied him to a railroad track. He was then sprayed with mace and left to die. He was found and taken to an animal …
Cody (2000 – 2013)
Cody wasn’t destined to be a laid-back couch dog. Sure, he was everything a family dog should be: friendly, loyal, handsome and smart. But while he loved his family, he seemed to want more out of life. He honed his skill as an escape artist, sometimes using paws, nose and …