Urban Search And Rescue K-9
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Meet The K-9's
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Dixie
K9 Dixie was born in 2002 in the former East Germany.  She is a once in a lifetime dog that has exceeded any expectations and has a work drive that is phenomenal.  Her first training day was in a C5 cargo bay over the Atlantic on her flight to the U.S.  She has a remarkable search career, participating in many searches, some high profile.  She has worked many homicide cases and is especially skilled in cadaver work.  K9 Dixie is certified in Live Find Wilderness Search, Cadaver Search, Trailing, and Water Rescue.  She began Water Search training in 2007.  K9 Dixie resides on Hilton Head Island, SC with her family.  When not working, K9 Dixie enjoys playing with Daddy, rides in her truck, belly rubs, carrots and squeaky toys.


Bubba
K9 Bubba was born in 2004 in Greensboro, NC at the John Barrett Kennels.  He began training at 3 months and is certified in Live Find Wilderness Search, Cadaver Search, Trailing, and Water Rescue.  He will begin Water Search training in 2008.  K9 Bubba can work with multiple handlers, and has a broad range of actual search experience.  He recently alerted on a purse 10 feet below a manhole cover that was taken during an armed robbery 3 months previously.  When not working, K9 Bubba enjoys spending time with his Daddy, whom he adores.  Smoozing on K9 Dixie is big on his list also.  He enjoys helping Dad in the office, belly rubs, carrots and homemade treats.  Did I mention long rides in "HIS" truck!


Falcon
K9 Falcon hails from San Jose, Costa Rica.  He was donated to USAR by Mrs. Susie Plasse of Hilton Head Island, SC.  K9 Falcon began his SAR career in 2006 and is certified in Live Find Wilderness Search, Cadaver Search and Water Rescue.  When in ocean water, K9 Falcon swims with such speed that he creates his own wake.  He has towed two humans together for 1/4 mile in ocean water.  Once in the water he is difficult to get out because he really enjoys being in the water.  When not working, K9 Falcon enjoys playing with his awesome toy collection, stealing carrots from the fridge, rides in "HIS" truck, tug of war with Dad, and long walks on the beach.


Isen-Wulf
K9 Isen Wulf was born in Beaufort County, SC in 2002.  K9 Isen Wulf began his SAR career in September, 2004.  He is certified in Live Find Wilderness Search, Cadaver Search, Trailing, and is training for Water Rescue.  He will start Water Search in 2008.  K9 Isen Wulf, or Wolfie, is a very high energy dog, adept at fun and frolic, and a little mischievousness with his human.  He has been known to open the fridge and make sandwiches.  Wolfie is also an accomplished escape artist, whatever it takes to get his human.  He has successfully trained his human to long walks, frisbee, tennis ball, and general frolic, along with boat rides to Daufuskie Island.  Wolfie resides on Hilton Head Island, SC with his human, living the good life.
Cedar


Rayne
Rayne is a 6 year old merle Australian Shepherd.  We're not really sure where Rayne was born but she showed up as a stray in Sanford, NC at the age of 5 months.  She was spotted on petfinder.com and her new mom left at 5am the next morning to adopt her and to bring her back to Beaufort, SC Rayne is a high energy sassy girl who is just full of herself and probably one of the happiest dogs I have ever met.  She is willing to give most anything a try and needs just one more leg to finish her Masters Agility Dog title.  She began her SAR career in 2006 and is anxious to get back to work after taking time off for eye surgery and recovery.  She loves agility, chasing the ball, catching a frisbee, and camping with her family.

Sunny
Sunny was born in Rock Hill, NC on  Dec. 7, 2004.  At age 8 weeks, she moved to Hilton Head Island where she lives with 2 humans, 4 cats and 2 parrots.  (She is a very tolerant dog).  She became involved in SAR in 2006 and it is one of her best activities.  She particularly likes long walks and a romp on the beach.  Her other activities include participating in Rally Obedience.


Grady
Grady, also known as "Mr. Don't get Excited" came to the south from Starwood Kennels after retiring from his show career.  Little did he know he would find his new life in Search and Rescue.  Grady is a loyal and loving dog who "Gets it"!  I am proud to own, trust and handle this awesome dog.

Duchess
Duchess was born in Beaufort County in 2001.  Duchess is trained in Live Find Wilderness Search, Cadaver Search and Trailing.  Duchess also received her Good Citizenship Award from the American Kennel Club in 2002.  Duchess adores her mother and handler and prefers to never let her out of her site.  She has a remarkable brain and if they ever allowed dogs to join the MENSA Society, Duchess would be a full fledged member.

Riley


Sassy
K9 Sassy is a three year old beagle mix who loves to play.  She was adopted from Jasper Animal Rescue Mission (JARM) in Ridgeland, SC and has never looked back.  When she isn't asleep in the queen size bed at her home, she loves to go on car rides and loves to run.  When in doubt this young pup turns her nose  and finds her way around.  She is a very energetic K9 and doesn't mind getting a little dirty in the meantime.  Sassy began her SAR training in 2008 and is currently working towards Live Find certification. 


Shane
Shane was born in 2004 in Georgia.  He earned his CGC at one and a half years old.  He's quite the happy fellow when Mom and Dad come home, and gets very vocal.  He loves to go on the job and reacts quickly when asked to "go to work."  He enjoys when company comes over and can play all day.  Shane also enjoys canine agility, running, playing in the water and riding with his DAD in the SUV.  Shane performs Live Find Wilderness, Cadaver and Trailing.


Harley
Harley, a four-year-old Golden Retriever, came into this world with a keen sense of smell in Akron, Ohio, but soon realized he appreciated the scent of magnolias and moved to South Carolina.  He is a very gentle dog and enjoys playing especially when chasing a red rubber ball, but when he is on a search he is very focused on the job that is required.  When Harley is working, he is nonstop in pursuit of the ultimate goal.  He is also trained and efficient in water rescue.  When not working, Harley resides with his owner/handler in Sun City.


Piper
Piper is a five year old with a little St. Bernard and a little not sure.  She is trained in Live Find Wildnerness, and has some Water Rescue Training.  She is adventurous and fears nothing except toenail trims.  She lives with her family in Bluffton, SC which includes two other siblings and two feline cousins.  Besides SAR work, Piper enjoys time with her family and chasing moles.
 


Buster
Buster was born in Bluffton, S.C. in early 2005 and loved life in the Lowcountry. He began SAR training as a pup and moved quickly to certify in Live Find Wilderness and was beginning work on Cadaver search. His owner and Handler, Vaidus Cephalis passed away suddenly just before Christmas 2005. Buster was devastated by the loss of his best friend and went into retirement, and is now living a good life with a loving family in Montana.

Emily
 


Doc
Doc is an Albino Doberman trained in Live Find Wilderness and Cadaver Search.  He had his first "find" during a training day, closing a two year old "cold case" and finally teaching his DAD "TO ALWAYS TRUST YOUR DOG".  Sadly, several months later, due to medical problems, K9 Doc had to be euthanized.  He is greatly missed by his family and USAR.
Leonidas