The ideal scat detection dog is extremely energetic with an excessive play drive. They will work happily and eagerly all day long, motivated by the expectation of a ball reward given only upon sample detection. The dogs’ fixation with the ball drives them to work 4-6 hours a day in the field.
The obsessive, high-energy personalities of scat detection dogs also make them difficult to maintain as family pets. A well-intended home placement often results in the dogs’ subsequent return to the shelter facing euthanasia. We rescue these dogs from the pound providing them a rewarding and satisfying career in the field of conservation research.
ALLI
ALLI
Breed: Australian Cattle Dog Mix
Sex: Female – Spayed
Weight: 40 lbs.
Markings: Orange
Birthday: 4/7/04
Adoption Date: 10/15/05
Rescue Location: Pack Leader Dog Training
Species trained on: Maned Wolf, Wolverine, Grizzly Bear, American Pine Marten, Sierra Red Fox, Pacific Pocket Mouse, Pacific Water Shrew, Oregon Spotted Frog, Mink, Short tailed Weasel
CHESTER
CHESTER
Breed: Retriever, Labrador
Sex: Male – Neutered
Weight: 66lbs
Markings: Golden
Birthday: 11/28/03
Adoption Date: 12/11/08
Rescue Location: Seattle Humane
Species trained on: Wolverine, Grizzly Bear, Black Bear, Bobcat, Moose, Woodland Caribou, White-tailed Deer, Gray Wolf
FREHLEY
FREHLEY
Breed: Border Collie
Sex: Male – Intact
Weight: 45 lbs.
Markings: Black and White
Birthday: 4/7/04
Adoption Date: 10/7/05
Rescue Location : Seattle Animal Shelter
Species trained on: Maned Wolf, Wolverine, Grizzly Bear, Fisher, Mt Jemez Salamander
PEPSI
PEPSI
Breed: Labrador mix
Sex: Female – Spayed
Weight: 35lbs.
Markings: Black
Birthday: 11/16/07
Adoption Date: 12/11/08
Rescue Location: Seattle Humane
Species trained on: Wolverine, Lynx, Cougar
SAMPSON
SAMPSON
Breed: Labrador
Sex: Male – Neutered
Weight: 65 lbs.
Markings: Black
Birthday: 11/30/04
Adoption Date: 6/20/08
Rescue Location: Seattle Humane
Species trained on: Wolverine, American Pine Marten, Sierra Red Fox, Northern Spotted Owl, Barred Owl, Pacific Pocket Mouse, Lynx, Sea Turtle Nests, Mt Jemez Salamander, Moose, Woodland Caribou, White-tailed Deer, Gray Wolf
SCOOBY
SCOOBY
Breed: Labrador
Sex: Male – Neutered
Weight: 65 lbs.
Markings: Black
Birthday: 8/1/06
Adoption Date: 8/16/08
Rescue Location: Oregon Humane
Species trained on: Wolverine, Gray Wolf, Moose, Woodland Caribou, Indochinese Tiger, Asian Leopard, Puma, Jaguar, Tapir, Grizzly Bear, Black Bear, Bobcat, White-tailed Deer, Mink
TUCKER
TUCKER
Breed: Labrador Retriever Mix
Sex: Male – Neutered
Weight: 78 lbs.
Markings: Black with brindle
Birthday: 8/15/04
Adoption Date: 5/15/06
Rescue Location: SnoLine Kennels
Species trained on : Wolverine, Moose, Woodland Caribou, White-tailed Deer, Gray Wolf, Orca, Arboreal Iguana
WAYLON
WAYLON
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Sex: Male – Neutered
Weight: 80 lbs.
Markings: Yellow
Birthday: 11/5/05
Adoption Date: 8/18/10
Rescue Location: Owner surrender
Species trained on : Wolverine, Moose, Woodland Caribou, White-tailed Deer, Gray Wolf, Orca, Sharp-tailed Snakes
Max
MAX
Breed: Australian Cattle dog
Sex: Male – Neutered
Weight: 45 lbs.
Markings: Black, grey and white
Birthday: 6/19/2005
Adoption Date: 9/25/2007
Rescue Location: Everett Animal Shelter
Species trained on : Wolverine, Northern Spotted Owl, Barred Owl, Grizzly bear, Black bear, American Pine Marten, Tiger, Leopard, White-tailed Deer, Orca, Moose, Woodland Caribou, Gray Wolf, Mink
PIPS
PIPS
Breed: Australian Cattle dog – Blue Heeler
Sex: Male – Neutered
Weight: 40 lbs.
Markings: Black, grey and white
Birthday: 3/1/09
Adoption Date: 3/22/11
Rescue Location: United Animal Friends
Species trained on : Wolverine, Badger, Mink, Short-tailed Weasel
SADIE MAY
SADIE MAY
Breed: Labrador Pointer Mix
Sex: Female – Spayed
Weight: 50 lbs.
Markings: Black with grey chin
Birthday: 12/1/02
Adoption Date: 3/21/2008
Rescue Location: Owner surrender
Species trained on : Wolverine, Fisher, Sierra Red Fox, Mexican Grey Wolf, Grey Wolf, Moose, Caribou, Tiger, Leopard, Puma, Orca
CASEY
CASEY
Breed: Jack Russell Terrier
Sex: Male – Neutered
Weight: 15 lbs.
Markings: White with brown spots
Birthday: 2/18/2007
Adoption Date: 4/18/2008
Rescue Location: Kitsap Humane Society
Species trained on: Wolverine, Pacific Pocket Mouse
CAPTAIN
CAPTAIN
Breed: Unknown
Sex: Male – Neutered
Weight: 55 lbs
Markings: Brown with white chest
Birthday: 10/31/2009
Adoption Date: 9/4/2012
Rescue Location: Owner Surrender
Species trained on: Wolverine, Moose, Woodland Caribou, White-tailed Deer, Gray Wolf
WINNIE
WINNIE
Breed: Labrador Mix
Sex: Female – Spayed
Weight: 47 lbs
Markings: Black
Birthday: 4/2/2011
Adoption Date: 8/23/2012
Rescue Location: Prison Pet Partnership
Species trained on: Wolverine, Fisher, Moose, Woodland Caribou, White-tailed Deer, Gray Wolf
RIPLEY
RIPLEY
Breed: Labrador Mix
Sex: Female – Spayed
Weight: 57 lbs
Markings: Black
Birthday: 3/6/2011
Adoption Date: 8/23/2012
Rescue Location: Prison Pet Partnership
Species trained on: Wolverine, Moose, Woodland Caribou, White-tailed Deer, Gray Wolf
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