Ptero of Rogue Detection Teams
Cauldron was picked up as a stray by Animal Care of Davis County in Fruit Heights, UT, when he caught the eye of SDF Recruiter Trevor Lawrence. With his exceptional hunting skills and strong toy drive, Cauldron looked like a great search dog candidate. And he was—until a minor medical issue revealed that he needed a job with a little less physical impact on his joints. Through SDF’s Lifetime Care program, Cauldron was career-changed to join Rogue Detection Teams.
Currently training in Palm Springs, CA, Cauldron is working on a bat conservation project, which helped determine his new name. According to Sarah, his handler, “Cauldron is now officially known as ‘Ptero’ since we think he resembles the Australian fruit bat, Pteropus Alecto, and his first project is bat conservation!”
Sarah reports that Ptero is a quick study who loves his new career: he’s found a target each day he’s been on the job and has been doing well at scent training. Each success builds Ptero’s confidence and enthusiasm as he continues to develop his skills. “He’s an absolute joy and delights us with his lightning-quick athleticism and antics,” said Sarah. “He impresses me daily with how much he wants to do his best, and his story is just incredible: a fetch-obsessed stray turned conservation hero.”
Good job, Ptero! You make your SDF Family so proud!
Once rescued, they will never have to be rescued again.
Since our founding, SDF has promised every dog in our program a purpose and a place, even if they cannot complete training. Each dog in the SDF family will successfully live a life they love and never return to the shelter, no matter what.
For some, a different calling may emerge during training, and we vow to help them find their way, wherever that may lead—whether as working dogs in another career or as beloved pets in the right home.