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Mid-South Search & Rescue Dog Association

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Mid-South Search and Rescue Dog Association (MSSARDA)

Our Dogs Search for Lost and Missing Persons

K-9 assistance call 662-252-1004
text 901-626-2535

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K-9 & Human Resources

K-9 Teams

All Mission-Ready K-9 Teams have met the requirements and been certified through evaluations and testing conducted by the National Association for Search & Rescue (NASAR). Each K-9 handler is certified as a NASAR SAR Tech II before certifying with his/her dog as a mission-ready team in their specialized discipline. We do not self-certify.

Meet our mission ready teamsĀ 

MSSARDA has qualified, experienced, mission-ready dogs in each of these specialized areas (also called disciplines):

  • Mantrailing: Four certified teams; one team in training, nearing certification
  • Wilderness Area Search (Air Scenting): Three certified teams, two teams in training, nearing certification
  • Human Remains Detection (Land): Three certified teams, two teams in training, nearing certification
  • Water Recovery: Two teams in training, nearing certification
  • Evidence Recovery: One certified team, one team in training, nearing certification

Flankers

All K-9 handlers begin their careers as flankers, learning the trade from a position where they learn to develop and use their own human skills while also learning handler skills from the experienced K-9 teams they support. Learn more about Flankers.

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Mid-South Search & Rescue Dog Association

To request K-9 assistance with your missing person emergency call 662-252-1004 or text 901-626-2535

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K-9 assistance
call #662-252-1004
text #901-626-2535

 

For additional information, contact us by email mssarda.unit@gmail.com or use the contact form.

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