THE PACK
Chief Avy Dog with his Handler Scott
Chief Avy Dog
Chief Avy Dog
Chief Avy Dog with his Handler Scott
CHIEF & SCOTT
Breed: Black Labrador Retriever
DOB: April 27 2008
Began Duty: Fall 2008
Handler: Scott Quirsfeld
Favorite Activities: Camping, hiking and roof ball.
Fun Fact: When Chief was a puppy, he would break open the enclosure and lead the rest of the pups to the food bin where he proceeded to pry it open and chow down.
Atlas Avy Dog with his Handler Matt
Atlas Avy Dog
Atlas Avy Dog
Atlas Avy Dog with his Handler Matt
ATLAS & MATT
Breed: Yellow English Labrador
DOB: 2011 - 09/2022
Began Duty: Spring 11/12
End of Duty: Spring 2022
Handler: Matthew Seibert
Favorite Activities: Atlas and his human both enjoy long hikes and a nice steak.
Fun Fact: Atlas likes to dive off lake docks into the water. Atlas and his human are a certified avalanche rescue team by the National Search Dog Alliance (NSA), as well as members of the Placer County Avalanche Dog Teams.
In September of 2022, Atlas passed away surrounded by his handler Matt and his loving family. The bond between Matt and Atlas was a testament to the strength and trust between handler and dog. Atlas exemplified what it means to be an excellent avalanche search and rescue dog. He is greatly missed by Eastside K9 and Mammoth Mountain Ski Patrol.
Duke Avy Dog with his Handler Nicole
Duke Avy Dog
Duke Avy Dog
Duke Avy Dog with his Handler Nicole
DUKE & NICOLE
Breed: Golden Retriever
DOB: 2014
Began Duty: Winter 14/15
Handler: Nicole Deaver
Favorite Activity: Playing catch in Mammoth's Shady Rest Park.
Fun Fact: Duke has serious ups. He can jump about 5 feet high.
Trico Avy Dog with his Handler Steve
Trico Avy Dog with his Handler Steve
Trico Avy Dog
Trico Avy Dog with his Handler Steve
TRICO & STEVE
Breed: Entlebucher Mountain Dog
DOB: Feb 4, 2016
Began Duty: Winter 15/16
Handler: Steve McGrath
Favorite Activity: Playing with empty water bottles.
Fun Fact: Trico's breed is the smallest of the Sennehund line. His breed was developed in Roman times as high alpine herding dogs from the Swiss Alps.
Luna Avy Search Dog with her Handler Kyle
Luna Avy Search Dog
Luna Avy Search Dog
Luna Avy Search Dog with her Handler Kyle
LUNA & KYLE
Breed: Yellow English Labrador
DOB: 2014
Began Duty: Winter 17/18
Handler: Kyle Williams
Favorite Activity: Swimming and playing in the water (Just like her dog dad).
Fun Fact: Luna is the daughter of Atlas.
RITTER & SHAWN
Breed: Nova Scotia Duck Trolling Retriever
DOB: 2020
Began Duty: Spring 2020
Handler: Shawn Wilson
Favorite Activity: Swimming
Fun Fact: Ritter can't wait to start Pawtrolling!
OSKI & BO
Breed: Labrador Retriever
DOB: September 12, 2021
Began Duty: Fall 2021
Handler: Bo Montagne
Favorite Activity: Chasing my human sister Genevieve around and watching the big dogs train.
Fun Fact: My full name is Oski The Golden Bear #11 after Cal Berkeley's mascot as a tribute to my human's grandfather. I'm also from the same town in Oregon as my human.