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Welcome to the VSRDA web site!

Welcome to the internet information site for the Virginia Search and Rescue Dog Association (VSRDA). Please enjoy browsing our site to learn more about the volunteer services we provide.

Please contact us to see if we have an opening for K-9 Handlers and Support Personnel/Base Operations. We have limited space as we pair applicants with mentors. To apply to VSRDA in, please read the Become a Member page.

About VSRDA

The Virginia Search and Rescue Dog Association (VSRDA) is the Southeast's oldest air scenting wilderness search dog unit. VSRDA is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at no charge to the requesting agency. VSRDA is a member of the American Rescue Dog Association (ARDA) the National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR), and the Commonwealth of Virginia Search and Rescue Council (VASARCO).

Read more: About VSRDA

Search Updates

28-29APR2012: VSRDA responded to a large scale "mock" search at Lake Anna for 3 "missing fishermen" (hosted by VDEM).

21APR2012: VSRDA responded to a search in Fauquier County with 2 Area Search Dog teams and 2 ground personnel on a search for a missing 40-yo man.

17FEB2012: VSRDA was able to offer 6 Area Search Dogs teams and additional ground personnel on a search for a missing 4-yo.

02FEB2012: VSRDA responded to a search with 2 Area Search Dogs.

Read more: Search Updates

Emergency Contact

To activate the team to find a missing person, please contact us on our 24-hour alerting number

703-828-4727

Please note: We can only respond to requests for our services from applicable local, state and/or federal responsible agencies.

Missing Pets - we do not search for missing pets. If your pet is missing, you can find help HERE.

 

Questions about Search Dogs?

See our Frequently Asked Questions

 

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