In late 2012, the Sacramento SPCA contacted SDF Canine Recruitment volunteer Andrea Bergquist, wife of SDF handler Chris Bergquist, about a potential candidate at their shelter. Andrea evaluated the dog, but he initially did not successfully pass our series of tests. Due to his high energy, he was considered unadoptable …
Originally named Addee Kiss, Allie was donated to SDF by her owner Kaelene of Clifton, CO when she realized this border collie was more than she could handle in a pet. Teri Thomas, who had helped us to recruit search dog Chief back in 2010, helped to evaluate and facilitate …
Frisco was originally surrendered by his owners to Humane Society of Cowlitz County in Longview, Washington. Because he was so obsessed with his ball, he was way too much dog for their household. Unfortunately, Cowlitz County was full and was unable to keep this Labrador mix, so Lisa Beggio, a …
Clancy was discovered by SDF volunteer Penny Woodruff, who had seen Clancy advertised on Craig’s List as a high-energy dog needing a good home. Clancy’s owner hoped he would make a good duck-hunting companion around their Gardnerville, NV, home but soon determined that waiting patiently for the birds to fly …
Bailey was discovered at Sioux City Animal Adoption & Rescue Center in Sioux City, Iowa, by Tim and Kellee Matthews of the South Dakota Canine Center. The Matthews’ had a long working history with the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (SDF), and spent much time on the road scouring Midwest …
