Handler Kira Chapman
- Joined PAWS in 2021
- Wilderness first responder
- Interests: outdoor recreation, mushing, crafting
K9 Spectre![](https://paws-srd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230129_1327142.jpg)
- Beauceron
- Trainee status 2022
- Loves working and happy as a clam
Handler Greg Kahoe
- Greg is a certified PAWS handler
- Sam is Greg’s 2nd K9
K9 Sam![](https://paws-srd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230129_1327142.jpg)
- English springer spaniel
- Trainee status 2022
Handler BJ Bennedsen
- Joined PAWS in 2023
- SARTECH II
- Wilderness First Aid
- Registered nurse
- Interests: outdoor activities, accordian
K9 Toko![](https://paws-srd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230129_1327142.jpg)
- German shepherd/coonhound
- Adopted as pup from Arctic German Shepherd Rescue
- Loves work, water and sticks
Handler Dorte Dissing
- Joined PAWS in 2023
- SARTECH II
- Wilderness First Aid
- GIS Specialist
- Interests: skiing, hiking, kayaking, running, gardening, and knitting.
K9 Salix ![](https://paws-srd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230129_1327142.jpg)
- German shepherd mix
- Adopted as pup from Arctic German Shepherd Rescue
- Loves cuddling, cooler temps, and Toko’s toys. Working is okay too.
Handler Cory Whiteley
- Joined PAWS in 2023
- Wilderness First Responder
- Conservation non-profit executieve director
- Interests: bike-joring, soccer, canoeing
K9 Tana![](https://paws-srd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230129_1327142.jpg)
- Siberian husky mix
- Tana (pronounced Tawn-uh) is named after Tana Umaga, captain of the All Blacks