We are a non profit group and all expenses are paid from our own pockets and through the generosity of donations. All donations, large or small, are appreciated beyond measure.

For this team to continue to strive to be the best, we must request the help of the community. The training material and equipment that are required is expensive. All funding for the team has come from our volunteers’ pockets and the generosity of the community. We are now in need at this time for outfitting our trailer with search gear and storage cabnets. There is a great deal of equipment used in search and rescue and having a fullty equiped trailer will not only keep it safe but make us more efficient as team.

If you have a dog and are interested in possibly using it in search and rescue work, please talk to any of our members. We will help you evaluate your dog and its potential as a Search and Rescue Dog.

Even if you don’t have a dog, you can be of great help to our organization. In addition to handlers and their dogs, team members are needed to work as spotters in field support situations. A handler must give the tracking dog their undivided attention. At least one support person should accompany each dog/handler team. This individual maintains radio communications, notes situations and people encountered, and watches for potential problems (changing terrain, weather, etc.) In the event a team member is injured, a second or even third support member nearby can be a very valuable asset.

SEMO Search dogs is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization created by the Scott Co Search and Rescue K9 Unit to help ease the financial burden inccured by search teams and personnel in the Southeast Missouri area.

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