How To Help
How You Can Help:
Search Dog Network (SDN) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization completely supported by volunteers. Donations in the form of cash, equipment, or talents are always welcome.
- Current equipment needs which support SDN missions and training:
- 16-18 foot Operations and Communications trailer for use on searches
- Generator for Communications Center
- Hummingbird 1198c SI Combo Side Imaging Sonar and GPS for water searches
- Volunteer if you have specialized skills in radio communications, navigation, wilderness survival, SCUBA diving, or if you have an interest in joining as a canine handler or ground search specialist.
- Attend trainings (a few times or ongoing) and act as a lost victim for air scent and trailing dogs.
- Volunteer construction skills for projects involving agility and training equipment assembly. Eagle Scout projects are also available in this area.
- Donate 100+ acres of land or large warehouses for the occasional use during training. SDN search dogs are trained to ignore livestock and wildlife.
- Donate time by offering grant writing skills.
Email mary@searchdogs.org for more details on donations or to arrange a time to observe and/or participate in local trainings.