K9 Tomo

Born: September 27,2010

Status: Certified FEMA Disaster Dog. Operational Area Search.

Qualifications: Certified FEMA Disaster Dog. Operational Area Search.

Favorite Treat:

Handler: Ron S.

Breed: German Shepherd x Belgian Malinois

Deployments: March 2011 to Japan, following Earthquake and Tsnuami.

Non-SAR Trick:

Notes: Tomo means "friend" in Japanese

Photos of K9 Tomo

K9 Tomo searching in Japan after tsunami

PHOTO BY: NICHOLAS KAMM /AFP/Getty Images
K9 Tomo searches for survivors in Japan after the devastating earthquake and tsunami.

K9 Tomo, search dog, in Japan after Tsunami
Tomo's agility training is for situations like the debris shown here in Japan.

K9 Tomo on the A-frame

K9 Tomo heeling
K9 Tomo awaits his next command from his Handler.

K9 Tomo running with his ball- job well done!