Raising Your Paws- Your resource for dog & cat pet parents

Raising Your Paws- Your resource for dog & cat pet parents


031 Before Giving a Pet as a Gift, Do This First & How Search and Rescue Dogs Find Missing People

December 18, 2018

If you are thinking of getting a puppy or kitten to give as a gift to someone during the holidays, you’ll want to know the most important thing to do, before some really cute creature captivates your attention.


Then, how do dogs actually track and locate missing persons, anyway? Search and Rescue K-9 dog handlers, Chief Diane Stefanik and Deputy Chief Ross Butterfield, from North Star Search and Rescue, tell the tricks of the trade and share stories of their missions.



Resources for this Episode:


For more about finding a breed of dog that will match with your family/lifestyle, see the blog for episode 31 at www.raisingyourpaws.com.


North Star Search and Rescue Website


North Star Search and Rescue on Facebook.


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