Category: SDF Features
Justice (2009 – 2024)
This beautiful Golden/Labrador Retriever mix was discovered by Leone Sorg, mother of then-SDF Trainer Sharon Hanzelka, at the Dos Palos Animal Control near Gilroy, CA. It’s impossible to imagine anyone could have turned their back on this friendly dog… until you see his over-the-top energy! Justice began his search and …
Happy Tails – Early Detection of Copper-Induced Liver Disease Sets Maya on Path to Healthy Life
Peat thrives in new career as wilderness search and rescue dog
Jessie Finds a Home and Purpose with Her New Dog Trainer Dad
Happy Tails – Klaus heads to the East Coast to begin his new life
Gus uses his sniffer for school safety in new career
SDF Offers Vital Training Opportunities for Search and Rescue Organizations
In addition to preparing our canine search teams for disasters, SDF also serves as a vital training ground for diverse emergency response teams, preparing them for real-life scenarios in a safe, controlled environment. The first few months of this year saw a flurry of activity with Nebraska Task Force …
Happy Tails – Adopters pick their perfect Rose!
Royce (2009 – 2024)
The day that Royce was dropped off at the Santa Maria Animal Care and Control shelter in Santa Maria, CA in November of 2010, may well have been the best day of this lucky dog’s life. His original owners had purchased Royce from a breeder in the Midwest and brought …