Sherry Valmoja was born and raised here in Hawaii. She comes to the OLK9 Ohana with experience as a TSA certified explosives detection canine officer that was assigned to the first K-9 Unit at the Honolulu International Airport with handlers that began with certification by the Federal Aviation Administration. In 2002, Sherry began her law enforcement career working for the Department of Homeland Security and later transferred to the National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program where she successfully completed training at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas.

Sherry and her assigned K9 Grendo served a mission to save lives and protect the traveling public. Training experience includes dog breeds Collie, German Shepherd, Belgian Malinois in basic/advanced obedience, detection, patrol, canine maritime search, deterrence, threat response teams for aircraft, terminals, cargo, vehicles, baggage and suspicious items to identify potential threats. Sherry and K9 Grendo also traveled and supported other Hawaii airports as well as serving and protecting US Presidents, Dignitaries, Senators and Military Deployments. She has also actively participated in military competitions and joint law enforcement agency training in explosives detection and other canine task exercises.

Sherry also has 3 years working experience as a veterinary technician. Sherry dedicates her life to her retired K9 Grendo and is very passionate about working with animals and training dogs to live happier lives. Favorite Quote: “All Things That Are Dog”.