Gold Rush Champions

Many people ask how they can adopt a dog that was released from the CCI program...
Contact CCI at 1-800-572-BARK and request an application to adopt change of career (COC) dog. As you can imagine there is a very long waiting list for these dogs. Each year you will have to confirm your interest in receiving a dog in order to remain on the waiting list. Every so often the waiting list may be closed to new additions because of the large number of applicants. There is an application fee and if you are being considered for a COC dog there will be an interview and a visit to Santa Rosa required. Dogs are not placed on a first come first serve basis. Every dog is unique as is every home environment. CCI works to make the perfect match between the two so that chances of success are high.

Change of Career & Retired Dogs
	When a dog doesn't make it all the way through the CCI program for whatever reason (medical, temperment, etc), we call them Change of Career dogs. Many of the pups go on to work in another program (pet therapy programs, search and rescue, etc) or as a wonderful family pet. Some Service Dogs are are also retired when they no longer work for their partner. Here are a few of the Gold Rush Champions Change of Career Dogs and Retired Service Dogs. Click on the photos to view them in a larger size.
		Enzo was puppy raised by Charity Carlson. Enzo now lives and goes to work everyday with Carl Goodman, a program director at Sonoma Developmental Center. Enzo works in the pet therapy program at the center.
		Tony was raised by Dresden Parsons. Tony is now a certified Pet Therapist and has a new 'Mom' in Colorado.
		Andre was raised by Mo Nard and Stephanie Wilson. Andre's new job is being best friend to 3 wonderful kids. Andre now lives in Oregon with the Nard-Gordon family.
		Nandie was raised by Lisa Waterman and Carol Wymore. Nandie now lives with Carol and 'helps' around the house!
		This is Geneva, who was raised by Don Jarrell and Jona Milo. Her new job is hugging her boy Alex.


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