Category: SDF Features

News, SDF Features

SDF supports 185 canine teams from 58 organizations through Search Team Fund benefits program

Did you know that besides providing resources and support to our SDF-trained teams, SDF also offers grants to other working dog organizations across the country through its Search Team Fund? These grants go towards training-related travel and equipment and veterinary care expenses so that more organizations can train and deploy …

Lifetime Care, SDF Features

Rowan finds his calling as a wildlife detection SCENTdog!

Rowan—previously named Kringle—was found as a stray and brought to a central valley animal shelter, and from there was transferred to San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Services. Luckily for Rowan, the staff at the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter have a knack for identifying working dogs—in fact, they previously helped us …
Lifetime Care, SDF Features

Happy Tails – Timmy’s fans rally around him as his health journey continues

Timmy was raised from puppyhood by a family who, when their circumstances changed, made the tough decision to list Timmy for adoption when they downsized to a smaller apartment. His owners hoped to find Timmy a good home that would be better suited for a dog with his energy levels …
Lifetime Care, SDF Features

Happy Tails – No bark, no problem—Moose’s talents shine in his new career as a wilderness search dog!

Moose's journey began in Utah, where he lived with his large family, which included kids of all ages and several other dogs. However, when his family suddenly needed to move, they found themselves in a tough situation since they couldn't take all of their dogs with them. When the time …
Deployment Reports, News, SDF Features

Search dog teams respond for Hurricane Milton

  With 13 SDF-trained teams deployed for Hurricane Helene, 18 search teams were activated ahead of Hurricane Milton, joining hundreds of two- and four-legged rescuers answering the call ahead of the second major storm headed for the region in the last two weeks. The following canine disaster search teams trained …

Deployment Reports, News, SDF Features

Canine teams deploy ahead of Hurricane Helene

  A total of 13 SDF-trained search teams joined the ranks of hundreds of two- and four-legged rescuers from across the country, answering the call for assistance from communities affected by Hurricane Helene. In a massive response, SDF-trained teams Nick Bartel & Six and Jon Munguia & Clifford (California Task …

Lifetime Care, SDF Features

Happy Tails – Bay trains to protect aquatic environments as a mussel sniffing dog!

Bay was initially raised by an owner in Utah, but when her owner's home situation changed, they decided to surrender Bay to the Tooele City Animal Shelter. During a visit to the shelter, an SDF canine recruiter noticed Bay's great temperament and strong toy drive and asked to bring her …