Hooray! I made it! I passed the AFDRU* mission test for search and rescue dogs. I am now a certified search and rescue dog and fully operational. Isn't this brilliant?

I spent months preparing for this challenging exam. In countless training sessions, I practised different operational scenarios. I strengthened my obedience and kept fit with endurance training. At the end of the day, I was often exhausted when I went to bed, but it was worth it.

For two days, we were confronted with various tasks, including searching a huge rubble field or abseiling down from high above. Phew, that was exciting! But my two-legged partner and I are a great team and mastered everything brilliantly. Now we have to keep training hard to be ready to response when disaster strikes.

Thank you for helping me fulfil my dream. Please continue to support me and my fellow search dogs. We are always here for you when you need us. Donate now.

Your Arvi

And this is how Arvi's journey continues: My first earthquake mission

* Austrian Forces Disaster Relief Unit