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February 2023 by Jack P.
I had been in touch with Krista a few days before who came across as friendly & concerned about finding a good home as I was for the lab I was interested in adopting.As there is no cellphone connectivity in Wheeler Gorge I called a half an hour in advance to the facility to confirm my appointment.The phone was answered by the most disinterested & clueless employee who knew nothing about my appt but would "email" Krista.After that I called back miss Clueless & asked if there was anyone there that knew of my appointment because it was long drive.She then said Krista would meet me & she would "email" her.I went ahead to the facility when I recieved a voicemail from Krista stating that I had called several times & that we would discuss my "issues"when I arrived. I show up in my late model 20/20 custom Ranger truck I step out the vehicle and I see this official type woman start sizing me up and immediately without even saying hello stated, "I don't think you'd be a good fit", (for the dog I presume). Then she asked me what happened. I said I did not call several times like some psycho I'm just the schmuck trying to confirm an appointment and the secretary being the one with "issues" and attitude. She then asked me to fill out some paperwork.I asked to see the dog first and she refused going into this whole thing about that they have paperwork to fill out and files to keep and we're not just an open etc.etc. I then looked at her and said you know the sad thing is the dog is going to suffer which I meant by not finding a home. Well she just goes off yelling that the dogs not suffering! I said if I've got to deal with s*** like this I'm out of here,jumped in my truck & left. The official looking lady Krista just kinda stood there kind of stupefied. I was really prepared to give this dog a great home by the beach where I live as I have for all my dogs which have all been long-term and I have the references to back it up. All I can figure is I probably interrupted some chick who was probably more interested in doing her nails than answering the phones and badmouths customers to her enabling supervisors which is pretty common these days I guess.Oh well,good luck with that ladies.
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October 2021 by Searchdog Topa
Excellent campus for training search and rescue dogs!
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August 2021 by Elizabeth Aldana
Wish more people knew about this project. Dogs are beyond amazing and handlers devote their lives to train them. Happy we found them can’t wait to get a dog into our family from them.
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August 2021 by Ray Hennessy
Most amazing group of dedicated volunteers for an amazing organization that affects change worldwide!
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March 2021 by Debbie Triplett
The contributions SDF makes to the USAR world is beyond words.
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April 2020 by Sharon Denk
It's wonderful to see lives rescued through SDF. From the dogs who serve to the people they save! Thank you and God bless you!!!
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March 2020 by Barbara Diaz
SO THESE DOGS ARE NOW RETIRED FROM LIFETIMES OF STRENUOUS EMPLOYMENTS AND DEPLOYMENTS. THEY GET TO NOW RETIRE IN DIGNITY AND RESPECT.
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January 2020 by Julia Frohlich
Outstanding organization!!
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November 2019 by Denise Wiggins Weddington
Beautiful training facility with wonderful staff. l would recommend National Foundation for any training needs.
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November 2019 by Joyce L. Stillwell
It is a wonderful organization. They rescue dogs, train them to help rescue people. Win-win for dog and man.
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September 2019 by Renee Schmidt Kuprianczyk
Wonderful organization to donate to. They were on the ground on 9/11.
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July 2019 by J. R.
One of my favorite top charities. Love the work they do and love dogs. As good as it gets! Sending my usual donation now. Bought some of their shirts and hats. Glad to advertise for them with logos. Can't get a more noble cause than this!
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February 2019 by ___ PJGames2244___
My grandfather works here and every time i go back to California we stop here.The people here are great and the dogs are adorable.
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July 2018 by Catherine Frinier
Extraordinary work and so very grateful for all at NDSDF and the important heroic work they do.
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February 2018 by Cindy International
Founder Wilma Melville's vision of training search dogs to rescue live victims of disaster has become a reality with the opening of their new training and education facility in Ojai, CA. Well worth a visit and my donation dollars well spent.
