Taylor was born at the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society in September 2010. Her litter was fostered by caring homes and returned to the shelter at eight weeks of age for adoption. Taylor was adopted but then surrendered to the Aberdeen Area Humane Society at nearly two years of age …
In June 2011, SDF canine recruiter Heidi Miller was traveling through California, stopping at shelters to see if they had any dogs that showed promise as search and rescue candidates. At the Central California SPCA in Fresno, Heidi noticed a “quiet, depressed-looking” purebred yellow Labrador named Noah alone in his …
Sweet, lovable Lilly landed herself in shelters more times than we could count. This yellow Lab was adopted and returned numerous times until Ellen Perryess of the San Luis Obispo County Animal Shelter found Lilly’s true calling. She noticed that every time Lilly returned to the shelter, the Dog Owner …
Unlike many of our search dogs, whose high drive and intense toy focus are seen as troublesome traits, Major’s destiny was recognized from the beginning. This handsome Black Labrador was hand-picked as a puppy for just these unique qualities and donated to the Search Dog Foundation in January 2009 by …
Vader, a stocky Black Lab, was originally living at the Rescue Ranch in Yreka, CA. The staff there knew he needed a job but were not quite sure how to get him “hired.” When the Rescue Ranch called SDF, then-Canine Recruitment Manager, Darrell Wilkerson, immediately put them in touch with regional …
In early 2010, George became the second dog to join the Search Dog Foundation (SDF) ranks from Labradors and Friends Rescue in San Diego, CA. This big Black Lab with a carefree attitude, amazing agility and boundless energy just needed to find his calling in life. The traits that helped …
Born on October 1, 2007 to a breeder in Northern California who named him “Mojo,” this adorable Yellow Lab had been purchased by an elderly couple looking for a quiet family companion. Unfortunately, a short time after welcoming Mojo into their lives, the couple started facing some medical issues which …
Rosie was donated to our program by long-time SDF volunteer Katherine Timmerman of Sacramento, CA, who evaluated Rosie after being contacted in July of 2011 by a divorcing couple who were unable to keep her. A 2-year-old Yellow Lab, Rosie was described by Katherine as having “a very strong play …
Sarge’s success story is one of true teamwork. This handsome Chocolate Lab was discovered at the Merced County Animal Shelter by a volunteer with Central Coast Labrador Rescue. A narcotics detection canine trainer named Julia Ford who lived in the area received a call from the rescue that they had …
Joey and Amber Garza had bought “Little Anne” for bird-hunting and as a family pet, but this fireball soon became too energetic for their lifestyle. When Joey’s work schedule changed, they decided she needed a new home. Joey found SDF online and called the office to talk to then-Canine Manager …
