Katelyn Aubrey has served as the Canine Coordinator for MNK9SS since 2017 and has been actively involved in search and rescue for nearly 15 years. With a lifelong passion for working dogs she has guided multiple canine partners through training, certification, and deployment. Beyond her own dogs, Katelyn has trained and screened numerous USAR and SAR canine prospects across the United States, helping ensure that the next generation of working dogs are well prepared for the demands of the field. Katelyn also assists with criminal cases, lending her expertise to investigations where trained canines can make a critical difference.

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Her first partner, K9 Rebel, a spirited yellow Labrador Retriever, set the foundation for her career. Rebel certified in wilderness and achieved CST-CE, Type I in LF through FEMA/SUSAR, recertifying throughout her career before retiring to a life of comfort and love.

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Katelyn’s second partner, K9 Mayhem, a Golden Retriever with boundless energy and a love for food and people, achieved CST-CE, Type I in HR through FEMA/SUSAR in 2018. Known for his signature “Tigger jumps” and joyful enthusiasm, Mayhem retired in 2026.

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Currently, Katelyn works with K9 Shadow, a bold and fearless Golden Retriever who achieved CST-CE, Type I in LF through FEMA/SUSAR in 2026. Shadow is well loved for his booming bark and playful tug-of-war matches.

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Katelyn also works with K9 Bandit, a driven field-bred Golden Retriever donated by Fire Kissed Goldens. Bandit achieved CST-CE, Type I in HR through FEMA/SUSAR in 2026, at just 19 months of age.

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As Canine Coordinator, Katelyn is dedicated not only to her own dogs’ success but also to supporting and mentoring handlers and canines across MNK9SS, ensuring that the team remains ready to respond whenever and wherever they are needed.