K9 Ranger Adoption

Protect What You Love. Adopt a K9 Ranger.

A well-trained dog and its handler are powerful weapons against wildlife crime. Dogs use their superior senses of smell, hearing, eyesight and agility to sense and do things that people can’t. As poachers become more lethally armed, dogs provide vital early warning and safety systems for rangers and handlers. Their keen sense of smell and ability to track over long distances for up to 48 hours make them invaluable additions to anti-poaching programs. In southern Africa, IRF has partnered with StopRhinoPoaching.com and the Southern African Wildlife College to provide dogs trained to track poachers by following their scent in the bush, protect handlers and rangers, detect ammunition (which poachers often stash prior to a poaching event) and locate the horns of poached rhinos at roadblocks and security checkpoints.

Dozer is a very special dog, as he is one of the first rhino dogs that IRF ever sponsored. His drive, intelligence, and loyalty to his handlers make him an effective K9 Ranger and a powerful addition to anti-poaching teams.

You can adopt a rhino dog – like Dozer – either in your own name or as a gift for a relative or friend who supports wildlife. Your tax-deductible donation will support IRF’s important conservation work in southern Africa.

*If you would like to make multiple adoptions and/or personalize more than one  certificate, please make separate purchases for each.

• To personalize your adoption certificate, be sure to review your cart before checking out and add the name you'd like featured on the certificate.
• Once your order is complete, you'll receive an email with your adoption packet and personalized certificate sent directly to the email address you provide at checkout.