Stella, a 4-year-old rescue pooch, has become one of Whidbey’s most devoted dog detectives, using her nose to help find people who’ve gone missing.

Oak Harbor resident Alli Paul, Stella’s owner, will be speaking about Stella’s life as a K-9 Search and Rescue dog at 4-5 p.m. on Nov. 20 at the Oak Harbor Library. The event is part of the library’s once-a-month “Whidbey Wonders” series, said Kate Matwychuk, a library associate for the Sno-Isle Libraries. The series highlights different people or organizations on the island.

The upcoming talk is geared toward teens and adults interested in Stella’s journey in canine search and rescue, as well as dog behavior, odor transmission and volunteer opportunities.

“K-9 Search and Rescue teams are vital to help locate missing or lost people,” Matwych

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