I have a dog to donate.....

SARDUS does not generally take dogs for donation from individuals, breeders or rescue shelters.  SAR dogs are highly trained search resources and as such only a very small percentage of dogs meet the specific requirements to start the training process.  Almost all SAR dogs are handler owned and operated, meaning the handler works with a local group and trains the dog themselves, often taking up to two years.  Most dogs do not make the final certification requirements.  Thank you for thinking of SARDUS and best of luck finding a home for your dog! If you are interested in making another type of donation to SARDUS you can do so here: