A New Team. Decades of Experience.
505 SAR Dogs is a specialized nonprofit organization dedicated to providing elite K9 search and rescue services. Founded in 2025, the group was formed by several experienced SAR volunteers who saw a need for a dedicated, live-find K9 group. While our organization is a contemporary force in the field, our founding members bring together over 50 years of collective experience in emergency response and canine handling.
We provide a professional, rapid-response resource for missing, lost, and injured individuals across wilderness, urban, and disaster environments.
Our Mission and Expertise
Decades of Experience
Our team leverages more than half a century of K9 search and rescue knowledge to maintain the highest standards of operational excellence.
Advanced Capabilities
We specialize in elite training for dog-and-handler teams, focusing on advanced techniques such as area search and trailing.
Professional Readiness
Our volunteers are highly trained in search strategy, land navigation, and emergency medical response to ensure peak performance in the field.
Humane Training
All canine preparation is rooted in positive reinforcement, prioritizing a strong human-animal bond and effective communication.
Trusted Partnership
We work in close coordination with law enforcement and emergency management agencies to serve as a vital community resource.
Guided by a professional Board of Directors and a dedicated team of experts, 505 SAR Dogs is committed to saving lives and promoting safety education.