Meet Our Finders

ERNIE

Meet the O.G. of CDCI, Ernie!

Ernie is a non-stop force in the field, but if we are going to be really honest, Ernie is a bit of a derp. He’s like that guy in high school that was so darn funny that even the teachers had trouble telling him to stop talking. Nightly, Ernie can be seen in the living room carrying his food bowl and doing “the wiggle dance” before retiring to sleep snuggled up to his canine sister, Betty White.

ALVA

It's our sweetie from Texas, Alva!

Puppies born under a porch in rural Texas don’t often have a great chance at survival, much less becoming a Rockstar scent detection canine. Alva is just that! One of her ears sticks out a bit, and if she could talk, she would tell you that it makes her stand out. (Alva’s the kind of girl who’s not concerned with fashion). 

HARRIET

Harry has a smile that'll melt your heart

Harriet was a stray living the hard life on the streets of Milwaukee. When she was found she was a sweet but scraggly little thing that weighed only 23 lbs., less than half of what her weight should have been. She was first brought into Clairess' home as a foster, but Alva loved her so much she invited her to stay—and gave her a cat named Gizmo.

BETTY WHITE

Our not-so Golden Girl, BW!

Tiny but mighty, Betty White lives up to her name. In the field and at home, she’s always kind-hearted and quite certain the entire world loves her. Betty is a detail-oriented gal who leaves no leaf unturned when it comes to locating native bumble bee nests.

WILLOW

Born a star, meet Willow!

Willow was born with a star-shaped marking on her chest, so she was destined to be a "star" from the very start. A good girl at heart (she has her CGC certificate), she uses her nose not only for conservation, but for search and rescue work whenever she's available. 

JESSE

He's our international man of mystery, it's Jesse!

Jesse came to America all the way from the Czech Republic (where he was originally destined for the show ring but never grew into his gangly teenage legs). What he lacks in style, he makes up for in heart and nose! When he isn't in the field, Jesse wants nothing more than to snuggle up to his favorite people, other dogs, blankets, pillows, a pile of laundry... did we mention he is a major snuggler?

BRONTY

Meet Bronty the super Yooper pup!

Bronty is that guy at the party that is everyone’s friend and the life of the party. He is up to try anything! Camping, paddle boarding, dock diving, hiking, just need a day of Netflix and Hulu, this boy is down to just relax too! His all time favorite thing is sniffing and lucky for him, he found himself the perfect job!