Meet Lesley & K9 Rusty:

Name: Lesley
Name of K9: Rusty
Breed of K9: Rhodesian Ridgeback/Labrador
Discipline(s): to be determined
How you got started with SAR/how long you have been involved: Lesley is beginning her SAR journey in April 2026 after retiring from the Federal Government after 20 years.
Personal Credentials: Explosive Detection Canine Handler (11 years with the department of Homeland Security). Original training through National Explosive Detection training program at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonia, TX. Based out of Fort Myers, FL after serving in Columbus, OH and Denver, CO which duty tours throughout the United States including New York, Chicago, Miami, Orlando, Nashville and Seattle. Air scenting, tracking, and area searching including cargo, aircraft, vehicle, warehouse, arenas, airport terminals and live tracking IED on subjects in crowded areas as well as open terrain.
Favorite activities when not participating in SAR: Rusty loves swimming and fetching his ball!