A K9 Handler Short Story Champion surfer Ford Anderson is a classic shy guy. He’s far more comfortable riding the next big wave than he is braving the perils of dating. So when his best friend and self-proclaimed wingman tries to wheedle him into going on a blind date, he turns him down flat. A mere few hours later, he learns that his would-be dinner date is stranded on a sinking yacht. Though he’s certified to handle water rescues, Ford can’t help feeling guilty, knowing the lovely grad student would be safely enjoying a meal on dry land if he’d asked her out like he was supposed to. With a storm brewing and the water turning treacherous, there aren’t many surfers who can handle the kinds of waves blowing in. In fact, he knows only one surfer skilled enough to handle the mission—him! Looks like Ford will be getting to meet his brilliant and beautiful blind date, after all. Step into the world of Disaster City Search and Rescue, where officers, firefighters, military, and medics, train and work alongside each other with the dogs they love, to do the most dangerous job of all—help lost and injured victims find their way home.