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18:29 13/09/2024

Callout to support Dorset Search and Rescue search for a high risk missing person in the Ulwell area. The team were stood down prior to departure when a body was was found by police. Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this sad time.

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Welcome to Dorset Search Dogs

DORSET SEARCH DOGS is a charity assisting the Police, Coastguard and other Search and Rescue teams look for missing persons across the South.

We rely on generous donations from members of the public and local companies to survive. Please support the work we do and help us to help others by clicking on the donate button at the top or the bottom of this page.

Our dedicated team of dogs, handlers and operational supports make themselves available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

As members of Lowland Rescue we work closely with neighbouring Lowland Rescue Search Dog teams.

Our members are all trained to levels specified by Lowland Rescue and each dog and handler is individually assessed to the high standards agreed by the Lowland Rescue Committee.

Recent Successes from Dorset Search Dogs

Dorset Search Dogs, in collaboration with Wessex Rescue, had a productive day on the water, participating in a filming session with BBC South. The coverage highlighted the fruitful partnership between the two teams, emphasizing the positive impact of grants received from Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks.

During the day, a working demonstration took place in Poole Harbour, featuring our remarkable search dog Rufus in action, successfully locating a person in the water. Following the demonstration, team members were interviewed, shedding light on our operations and the significant benefits granted to both teams, both on and off the water.

To conclude the day, an exciting announcement was made by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks, awarding Dorset Search Dogs a further grant to support our Water Search Dog Project.

Dorset Search Dogs Sponsors

Dorset Search Dogs is a voluntary organisation, please support our sponsors by visiting their websites by clicking the button below. All donations are gratefully received; to donate please use the Become A Sponsor button below.

The Latest from our Facebook page

1 month ago

Dorset Search Dogs

It is crucial that we know what to do should one of our four legged team members need unexpected medical assistance due to injury or illness. Some of the two legged team members spent a very worthwhile day yesterday in the very capable hands of Amanda from Allwinds Dog First Aid learning too many things to mention from administering doggy CPR to various ways of bandaging to recognising what may be causing symptoms to how to keep our furry friends happy and healthy. Enormous thanks to Amanda for the excellent and informative course and for sponsoring the day. Many thanks also to search dog Hattie's family members whose generous donation in her memory also greatly assisted with the cost of this vital training ...

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2 months ago

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Training with Wessex Rescue this evening, getting the dogs familiarised with pontoons and boats. ...

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