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What is Alaska Search and Rescue Dogs?

ASARD
Alaska Search and Rescue Dogs (ASARD) is a volunteer search dog unit on call 24 hours a day to assist law enforcement and other official agencies. We respond to approximately 20 - 30 missions per year.
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Why do we use dogs for search and rescue?

Welcome to D.A.W.G.S. Disaster and Wilderness Ground Searche...
It has been documented that under ideal conditions, one well-trained air scenting dog team can be as effective as 50 - 100 ground searchers.
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SAR DOGS, K9 Search and Rescue, North Carolina CERT - NCCERT
Dogs are a valuable tool in Search and Rescue work. NASAR has all the information you need to understand how dogs are integrated into SAR situations and how you can get involved. All of our dog handlers are required to be members of NASAR and must pass all of NC CERT testing. Dog handlers choose and own their own dogs and spend at least 2 to 3 days per week training with their dog. It takes an average of two years to fully certify a search dog and handler team.
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Q8. Do the dogs you rescue shed?

Arizona Retriever Rescue - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
A8. Absolutely! Goldens shed a little all year round and twice a year they lose most of their coat. Anyone intent on a "hair free" home, should reconsider getting a Golden. Their coat requires brushing of at least once a week. Their hair can be long and can become matted if it isn't properly cared for. A thorough grooming to trim the hair on the paws, tail, and around the ears needs to be done on a monthly basis.
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Does the AKC have a program recognizing service dogs or search and rescue?

American Kennel Club - Frequently Asked Tracking Questions
The American Kennel Club does not have a program that recognizes the various service dogs and search and rescue groups. We are happy to say that Therapy Dogs International recognizes our Canine Good Citizen program and incorporates it into their training program.
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Where do you get your rescue dogs?

Havanese Rescue
Our dogs come from a variety of sources. Most dogs come to us directly as owner surrenders, some come from shelters or animal control as strays, while others are left there by owners. Other times dogs come from a puppy mill that has closed or is no longer interested in the breed or the dog in question. First, please take the quiz, Is the Havanese the Right Breed for You? There is NO perfect dog for everybody.
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Canine Country Club Kennel - Frequently Asked Questions
We firmly believe in animal rescue, but do not have any rescue dogs on a regular basis. Please see Labrador rescue for rescue animals
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Houston Beagle and Hound Rescue, Inc.
Although some do come in with behavioral problems, most rescue dogs are not a "problem". It just takes a commitment for proper training in most cases. Please read our "Are You Right for a Rescued Dog?" page. No. In 1997 alone, Harris County Rabies and Animal Control reported that a total of 21,695 dogs arrived at their shelter. Of that 21,695 dogs, only 1,475 were reclaimed by their owners. Even less than that (539 dogs) were adopted.
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Do you rescue dogs from private owners?

Dalmatian Adoption and Rescue
We will take a dog from a private owner when we have the space, but this is rare. Because of the terrible shortage of foster homes and the abundance of dogs who are at risk of being killed, most often we cannot do this. We prefer to rescue from the pounds that are "kill facilities", that is, where animal euthanasia takes place.
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What is Search and Rescue?

FAQs
Search and Rescue is described as the searching for or rescue of any person(s) who become lost, injured or killed in the outdoors or as a result of natural or man-caused disaster.
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SAR DOGS, K9 Search and Rescue, North Carolina CERT - NCCERT
We have a Memorandum Of Understanding with North Carolina Task Force One and Wake County Emergency Management that requires us to keep personnel and equipment available at all times for emergencies in the county and state, but SAR Teams throughout North Carolina assist one another whenever extra resources are needed. This mutual aid also extends outside the state to the national and international arena. Our specialties are canine search and water rescue (in training).
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
In general search and rescue, or SAR, is a lifesaving service provided through the combined efforts of the federal agencies signatory to the National SAR Plan, and the agencies responsible for SAR within each state. Operational resources are provided by the U.S. Coast Guard, DOD components, the Civil Air Patrol, the Coast Guard Auxiliary, state, county and local law enforcement and other public safety agencies, and private volunteer organizations.
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Do you only rescue & place certain types of dogs?

Dalmatian Adoption and Rescue
We try to be a "one stop shop" for Dalmatian information, rescue and adoption. We do consider Dalmatian mixes, however as are adopters are coming to us looking ONLY for Dalmatians, we are only helpful if the dog in question is a Dalmatian or significantly Dalmatian.
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Do you ever rescue pure bred dogs?

FAQ About Animal Rescue
We often encounter and have available for adoption pure bred dogs; however, in most cases you will not receive official pedigree paperwork because such paper work is not available or the pedigree history of the animal has been lost or impossible to locate.
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Where do the rescue dogs come from?

Samoyed Rescue - What is Rescue?
Dogs need new homes for a variety of reasons, but the most common ones are because the owners had a change in their lifestyle and are not able or willing to include the dog in that change (moving, new baby, new house, etc.). Most are neglected and thrive when given the attention they need. Some have not been neglected or abused, but just simply need a new home. A few have been abused in the past, but luckily, these are few and far between. A few also come from puppy mill closures..
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How many dogs do you rescue and where do they come from?

FAQ'S
In 2001 we rescued 87 dogs. 45 came from commercial breeders. 23 came from shelters. 19 were owner surrenders.
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East Tennessee Border Collie Rescue - FAQ
We concentrate our rescue efforts in the East Tennessee area, but we have also taken dogs from middle and west Tennessee and surrounding states. We put the needs of "at risk" dogs in the East Tennessee area first, such as those dogs in shelters or otherwise homeless Border Collies. We also take in, if we have foster space and no shelter dogs are in need of rescue, owner surrender Border Collies. We require that all stray Border Collies first go to their local animal shelter.
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Have your rescue dogs been seen by a vet ?

Frequently Asked Questions
All of our dogs are seen by either our vet or the shelter vet prior to adoption. We vaccinate, heartworm test, spay/neuter, worm, and give rabies shots to all of our dogs prior to adopting them into forever families. Should a dog be ill or need further medical attention, we take care of that also.
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Why are these dogs in rescue? Are they bad dogs?

BRAT Frequently Asked Questions
There are a lot of reasons why basenjis and other dogs come into rescue. Some of the most common include: Life changes: Sometimes major life changes force people to give up treasured companions. An owner may suffer a catastrophic illness or injury, or the health of a family member can suddenly require all of the owner's time and effort. Job requirements such as long work hours or prolonged travel may mean the owner does not have time for the dog.
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What is Coos County Search and Rescue all about?

FAQs
Coos County Search and Rescue, Inc. (CCSAR) is an all volunteer, non-profit (501C3) organization. It is organized for educational and charitable purposes to promote and foster the growth of community service and to assist the Sheriff, Civil Defense, FEMA and any other bona fide law enforcement agency upon request.
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Who pays for Search and Rescue?

SAR DOGS, K9 Search and Rescue, North Carolina CERT - NCCERT
We receive financial support from our communities by way of individual donations, foundation grants and fund-raising events. We are a registered non-profit 501 (c) (3) North Carolina corporation and all donations are tax-deductible. Our members pay for their own equipment and the other miscellaneous costs like gas, food and medical training. When we have an incident, the requesting agency usually has food delivered, if it goes beyond 12 hours.
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What other responsibilities will I have besides doing search and rescue?

SAR DOGS, K9 Search and Rescue, North Carolina CERT - NCCERT
We have a very active Public Education Program that focuses on preventive search and rescue. We believe one of our fundamental responsibilities is to give everyone in the community the knowledge they need to prevent outdoor emergencies before they happen. We also expect our members to help with fund raising, with our own internal training, with maintaining our technical equipment and vehicles, and with the numerous administrative tasks that keep the business running smoothly.
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I am not trained in search and rescue. Can I help?

SAR DOGS, K9 Search and Rescue, North Carolina CERT - NCCERT
The Agency in charge is responsible for the safety of everyone in the field. They cannot take someone's word for it that they are equipped and qualified. If someone gets hurt, the team has to pull precious resources off the search for this new emergency. When this has happened, "independent" volunteers actually hinder the search. If additional personnel are needed, the agency will request more trained personnel.
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Who is responsible for marine search and rescue?

Transport Canada - Atlantic Region - Frequently Asked Questi...
The Canadian Coast Guard, under the purview of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, is responsible for marine search and rescue operations in Canadian waters. For more information, call:
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What about dogs from breed rescue?

Psychiatric Service Dog Society
A Google search of your chosen breed along with the search term "rescue" should bring many results. The benefit of breed rescue dogs is that they are often housetrained and/or crate trained, spayed/neutered, vaccinated and ready for a loving home. Sometimes, they will have already reached maturity, so you will know how big or small the dog will be and if it will be suitable for your needs.
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Are the rescue dogs house trained?

DFW Dachshund Rescue Foundation | FAQ
Although we cannot guarantee that these dogs are reliably house trained, this skill is worked on with each dog by its respective foster parent. We will be able to give you a specific update on where each dog is in regard to his/her housetraining skills. Keep in mind that as a rule, dogs do not generalize well, so even a housetrained dachshund will need to re-learn this skill in his or her new home. Dachshunds ARE trainable with patience and adherence to consistency.
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Why are the dogs and cats in a rescue rather than in a home?

Frequently Asked Questions
There are many reasons why an animal can end up in a rescue situation. One of the biggest reasons is unwanted litters. We receive many requests every week to take in unwanted litters of puppies and kittens. That's why every dog and cat that is old enough is spayed or neutered before they leave our rescue. Some animals come to us as strays.
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