K-9 "Dep"
1996 - 2004

Idaho Search and Rescue Dogs has lost another of its dogs.  “Dusty Deputy Dawg” , call name “Dep”,  was killed May 30, 2004 at the age of eight.  Dep was a great working dog and a wonderful companion to his handler Brian Morris.  Dep earned his AKC Senior Hunter title before he began his career in search and rescue.  Dep was a high drive Labrador retriever that quickly excelled at water search.  He certified with ISARD in land and water cadaver and indicated the location of several drowning victims during his career.  Dep had a wonderful, friendly temperament that made him a favorite at the public relations events he and Brian attended.  Dep will be missed by his teammates and all that knew him.