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Search and Rescue Dogs of Colorado (SARDOC): Colorado’s Trusted Search Dog Certification Agency Since 1983
Founded in 1983, SARDOC was created to meet the growing demand for highly skilled search dog teams dedicated to locating missing individuals. As the oldest search dog certification agency in Colorado, we pride ourselves on upholding some of the highest standards in the nation, certifying dogs in Air Scent, Trailing, Water Search, Avalanche, and Human Remains Detection. What sets us apart is our incredible team of dedicated volunteer handlers—each committed to saving lives—who offer their services free of charge. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we rely on the generosity of our community to continue our mission.
At SARDOC, we believe in diversity! We welcome all dogs with the right qualities to become certified SAR teams, from Labs and Border Collies to Shepherds and mutts. If you and your dog have the drive and determination, you can become part of our life-saving team!
We also love to engage with the community—SARDOC members and their canine partners regularly offer free demonstrations for schools and organizations, sharing the vital work we do.
At SARDOC, we are dedicated to saving lives through the incredible skill and devotion of our highly trained search and rescue dogs. Our team of expert handlers and canine partners work tirelessly to locate missing persons in wilderness areas, disaster zones, and urban environments. With specialized training in scent detection, tracking, and recovery, our dogs play a crucial role in emergency response efforts. As a nonprofit organization, we are committed to serving communities with professionalism, compassion, and unwavering dedication. Whether responding to natural disasters or assisting law enforcement, our mission is simple: bringing loved ones home.
Our search dogs are more than just skilled canines—they are lifesavers, dedicated to finding the missing and bringing closure to families in need. Each dog is specially trained in disciplines such as trailing, air scent, avalanche search, water recovery, and human remains detection, playing a vital role in a wide range of rescue operations. From navigating dangerous terrain to working in challenging conditions, these dogs display incredible focus, determination, and teamwork alongside their handlers.
Organization name
Search and Rescue Dogs of Colorado (SARDOC)
1983
Tax id (EIN)
84-1015135
Category
Animal-Related, Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief
Organization Size
Small Organization
Address
PO BOX 272937CO, US