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 Search and Rescue canine teams to the responsible governmental agencies throughout New England. Our primary area of expertise is in using our canines in a wilderness environment.

Our members are located in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Vermont. Many of our members are EMTs and Paramedics. The balance of the team is trained in Advanced First Aid or as Medical First Responders per DOT standards. Members are required to be proficient in search tactics, map and compass land navigation, canine first aid, scent theory and a multitude of related disciplines. They also must gear up with a 24-hour ready pack that includes supplies for themselves, their canine partner and the victim.

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, church groups 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.

This page last updated: Thursday, October 25, 2007 01:16 AM