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Multiple New York Agencies Team Up for Disaster Preparedness
The East Coast’s newest SDF teams - Brian Girard & Keila and Chris Johnson & Charlie - aced a mock
Lifetime Care dog Bart finds a new home and job!
Meet Bart! After being surrendered by his original owners to the Humane Society of Cowlitz County in Longview, Washington, Bart's
SDF-trained Canine Disaster Search Teams achieve FEMA Re-Certification
Congratulations to all the teams from across the country who achieved FEMA Certification this weekend, including SDF-trained teams Eric Darling &
Happy Tails, Celeste!
Believe it or not, SDF’s very own Celeste Matesevac is retiring after 14 years of incredible service to the Search
Search Teams From Across the Country Train for Disasters at our National Training Center
It's not a matter of if, but when the next natural or man-made disaster will occur. To stay prepared and
#ShareTheLove with a shelter dog turned Search Dog this month!
So many courageous two- and four-legged heroes have worked hard to help others over the years… now it's our turn
From Rescued to Rescuer: Meet two of our Search Dog Recruits!
Blake and Dora didn't have an easy life on the streets before joining the SDF family, but now that they've
SDF Teams Search After Landslide Encases Home in Hollywood Hills, CA
In the early evening hours of January 30, 2017, SDF Search Teams Eric Ingstad & Java and Cynthia Sato &
SDF Team searches river bed after vehicle washes up in Orange County, CA
SDF Team Searches River Bed After Vehicle Washes Up in Orange County, CA As a third, and most powerful, storm
Two SDF-trained Canine Disaster Search Teams achieve Certification in Florida
Congratulations to all the teams from across the country who achieved FEMA Certification this weekend, including SDF-trained teams Eric Darling &
Two new Search Teams graduate and join the SDF roster!
On Friday, January 20, 2017, SDF proudly added two new Search Teams to our roster during the Search Team Graduation
Search Dog in training Bravo
Meet your SDF Canine Class of 2017!
As we continue to spread the word that we are always in need of future Search Dogs and pound the
Two SDF Lifetime Care dogs find new homes, just in time for the holidays!
  Meet Kate! This adorable reddish-colored Lab was bred for hunting but after her original owner was diagnosed with Parkinson’s,
SDF Teams search after tree falls on crowd in Whittier, CA
Search Dogs used to clear area after tragedy strikes wedding party What began as a beautiful celebration ended in tragedy
Search Dog Gypsy and Handler Tom Carney
In loving memory of Gypsy, 2003 – 2016
Gypsy’s Story Gypsy, an energetic Border Collie, was donated by SDF Canine Handler Deresa Teller when she was two months
Gypsy (2003 – 2016)
Gypsy, an energetic Border Collie, was donated by SDF Canine Handler Deresa Teller when she was two months old. Just
Dawson (2002 – 2016)
From the moment of his birth to his formal training with the Search Dog Foundation (SDF), Dawson's life had never
California Task Force 1 at the NTC
LA Teams train at the NTC
On Friday, December 2, six Los Angeles-based Canine Disaster Search Teams trained at SDF's National Training Center. Taking advantage of
Search Dog Tanner and Handler Madison Warner
Herriman, UT missing person search
Maddie and Tanner searched for a missing person at 2am on the 19th. Maddie had been dispatched to a serious
Celebrating 20 Years of Service to the Nation
Our Gift to America
In honor of SDF's two decades of service to the nation, and #Giving Tuesday, we invite you to take a
I am Jack
I was unloved. I was untrainable. I was surrendered by my family. Jack was turned over to the Columbia Humane
Tanner & Tanner
The Tale of Two Tanners
Lance Corporal Tanner Burhoe with his namesake Search Dog Tanner When ten-year-old Stephen Tanner Burhoe experienced the sense of fear
Riley & Eric Gray accept a check from American Riviera Bank
American Riviera Bank employees choose SDF!
On Monday morning, November 7, 2016, SDF Search Team Eric Gray & Riley visited the American Riviera Bank in Santa
Three SDF New York teams achieve SUSAR Certification
Certification Success!
Congratulations to SDF’s 3 New York-based Canine Disaster Search Teams that achieved Certification this weekend! On Friday, November 4, 2016,
Search Dog training at the NTC
Locally trained search dogs head to Hurricane Matthew
KEYT | From rescued to rescuer: The Search Dog Foundation trains K9s to help people in disaster situations like those affected
Search Dog Ben deploying to Hurricane Matthew
SDF teams respond to Hurricane Matthew
Three SDF canine disaster search teams are currently deployed to assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew: Eric Darling &
Search City at the NTC
First facility of its kind in the nation
Ventura Breeze | In August, guests, Seabees and staff were invited to the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation’s National Training Center
Search Dog Jagger
Animals continually train for disaster duties
NewsOK | The massive pile of broken concrete slabs at Schwarz Ready Mix might look like one big mess to
Search Dog Skye and Trainer Emily Fisk
Seabees reservists help build Search Dog training area in Santa Paula
Ventura County Star | It's been a long summer of hard work for dozens of Navy reservists who are helping construct
Joe (2006 – 2016)
As a volunteer for the Search Dog Foundation (SDF), Judy Mize became familiar with the characteristics that make dogs ideally

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