Welcome

Search Dogs Northeast has been incorporated since 1990 as non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Our mission is to provide, at no cost, highly trained Canine Search Teams to the responsible governmental agencies throughout New England.

Our members are located in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Members are required to be proficient in search tactics, land navigation, canine first aid, scent theory and a multitude of related disciplines. In addition to the fieldwork, we have a second high priority aspect to our team. We embrace the belief that we have an educational responsibility to the communities that we serve. Every year we and our dogs go to schools, scout troops, dog shows, fairs, and the like to help educate the public about all aspects of Canine Search and Rescue. Our audience numbers range from just a few to several hundred people. We also present the "Lost but Found…Safe and Sound" program that provides the basics on how not to get lost and what to do if you should get lost.