Search and Rescue, Service Dogs, Guide Dogs, Assistance Dogs, & Therapy Pets
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You've probably seen one.
You may even know someone who has one.
You may already love one...
They are the German Shepherd Search and Rescue dogs that find your loved ones when they are lost. They are the sweet Golden Retrievers that keep the elderly company during a storm. They are the yellow lab puppies that want to grow up to be a smart strong Guide Dog to one day help a disabled person step over a curb or miss an oncoming car.
They are the silent and the compassionate. This page is for the people that want to learn more about this special group of service dogs. It is for the new visitors that want to learn how to give of their time.
It is for the owners and caring ones that train them. It is the raisers that raise them to be smart and caring, gentle and loved.
Great links to Search & Rescue and Service Dog Websites...
- Read about the TSA Search Teams. Twelve new graduates!
- TSA ... VIGILANT, EFFECTIVE, EFFICIENT.
- NASAR
- National Association For Search & Rescue
- Can Your Dog Do This?
- Do you think your dog can be a K9 Search and Rescue dog?
- Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc.
- Southeastern Guide Dogs is a non profit organization dedicated solely to the task of helping blind men and women find the travel independence that only a southeastern bred and trained guide dog can give.
- Search & Rescue Dog Team :: Team LaSAR
- LaSAR Louisiana Search & Rescue Dog Team
- ArchAngel Boxers
- This link has great information about service dogs. As Amber says, a service dog is a type of assistance dog that is specially trained to help people who have disabilities other than visual or hearing impairment. She has some great information about service dogs and talks about how they are trained to pick up objects, open and close doors, and operate light switches. Be sure to click "home" and see some of her other GREAT stuff about Boxers, too!
- Reading Assistance Education Dogs
- A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization specializing in animal-assisted therapy in the areas of physical, occupational, speech and psychotherapies.
- All products - ActiveDogs.Com Working Dog & Owners Gear service dog gear
- Active Dogs ~ Search and Rescue Dog Gear
- Service and Therapy Dogs
- What's the difference between a service and a therapy dogs?
- K9 Search and Rescue
- Search and Rescue, finding lost pets, Lost person contract or Request a contract? Missing Pets Detective, too!
- Archives of SAR-DOGS
- Discussion groups on SAR dogs.
- American Kennel Club - DOGNY: America's Tribute to Search and Rescue Dogs
- DOGNY: America's Tribute to Search and Rescue Dogs
- About.com: http://www.ardainc.org/
- American Dog Rescue Association
Check Out the Great Service Dog Stuff on CafePress...
German Shepherd Sweatshirt
Sweatshirt
SAR Hooded Sweatshirt
Hooded Sweatshirt
Guide Dog Puppy Raiser Button
2.25" Button
Great Cafe Press Featuring Service Animal Stuff!
- WORKING DOG LOGOS : YOUSHI DESIGN STORE : CafePress.com
- On this site you will find lots of interesting computer geeks symbols, urban working dog signs,dog music, medical logos, traffic design, wild animals on tags, t-shirts, apparel and more.
- Gateway to the Dogs : Dog-Play's Fun Dog Stuff : CafePress.com
- Dog-Play - Herding, agility and other dog sports graghics on more kinds of shirt than at trials. Great rescue dog and shelter dog buttons and bumper stickers. Thjerpay dog stuff to warm your heart.
- Dog Hause Pet Shop : CafePress.com
- A playground for pets and pet lovers...
- Pins, cups, magnets, shirts
- Unique designs featuring therapy dogs, German Sheperds, labrador retrievers, golden retriever, and more. You'll find Guide Dog Puppy Raiser buttons, too!
- Therapy dogs Animal Assisted Activities store : CafePress.com
- working animals logos youshi design: search dogs association, rescue dogs, search and rescue dogs, cadaver dog, drug detection dog, trained detect drugs dog, guide dogs for the blind, service dogs, guide dog, working dog, certified therapy animal companion animals therapy dog, therapy cat
- WGADS: Increasing mobility and independence. : CafePress.com
- Sells guide dog pictures, designs and portraits on t-shirts, mugs, sweatshirts and more. Guide dogs such as golden retrievers, and labs can be found on clothing and unique custom gift items.
- Search & Rescue : Welcome To Materialistic GSD'S. 1 of a kind Gift's : CafePress.com
- For one of life's greatest pleasure's man and womens' best friend our pet's. @ Materialistic GSD'S you'll find one of a kind German Shepherd wear and unique gifts for the
- Owned by Rescue Dogs T-shirt
- Owned by Rescue Dogs Yellow T-Shirt: Show the world how you feel about your rescued dogs!Rescued dogs are so special.Let everyone know.
- "SAR" Design on Products : CafePress.com
- SAR Design on products. Great Design!
Pet Friendly Motels & More
- Pet Friendly Hotels
- Pet Friendly Hotels
- DogFriendly.com(TM) - Pet Travel Guides and City Guides for Dog/Pet Owners
- Pet travel guide for dogs of ALL sizes. Pet friendly hotels, bed and breakfast inns, RV parks and campgrounds, cabin and vacation rentals, accommodations, parks, dog parks, outdoor restaurants, stores and attractions. Also includes dog friendly public transportation.
- Hurricane Assistance
- Remember...Civic action is required! We, the Pensacola Dog Owners Association, have a duty as dog lovers to do everything possible to see that pets have taken care of. Please write your elected officials and tell them include pets in any disaster plan.
Gotta have a sense of humor.....
I Smell Dead People Yellow T
Price: 16.99 
Search and Rescue Tote Bag
Price: 15.99
Search and Rescue White T-Shirt
Price: 20.99
Search and Rescue White T-Shirt
Price: 20.99
Great Stuff on Amazon about Companion Animals
Search and Rescue Dogs: Training the K-9 Hero, Second Edition
Amazon Price: $11.55 (as of 12/20/2009)
List Price: $16.99
Used Price: $9.85
Building a Basic Foundation for Search and Rescue Dog Training
Amazon Price: $26.05 (as of 12/20/2009)
List Price: $28.95
Used Price: $24.96
Guide to Search and Rescue Dogs
Amazon Price: $10.19 (as of 12/20/2009)
List Price: $14.99
Used Price: $5.89
Avalanche/Hasty Search: The Care and Training of Avalanche Search and Rescue Dogs
Amazon Price: $16.95 (as of 12/20/2009)
List Price: $16.95
Used Price: $11.17
Ready! The Training of the Search and Rescue Dog
Amazon Price: (as of 12/20/2009)
List Price: $26.50
Used Price: $57.00
Therapy pets
Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy, Second Edition: Theoretical Foundations and Guidelines for Practice
Amazon Price: $54.08 (as of 12/20/2009)
List Price: $73.95
Animal-Assisted Therapy: A Guide For Professional Counselors, School Counselors, Social Workers, And Educators
Amazon Price: $15.49 (as of 12/20/2009)
List Price: $15.49
Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling
Amazon Price: $35.95 (as of 12/20/2009)
List Price: $39.95
Animal assisted therapy: A guide for health care professionals and volunteers
Amazon Price: (as of 12/20/2009)
List Price:
Soul Friends: Finding Healing with Animals
Amazon Price: $14.92 (as of 12/20/2009)
List Price: $16.95
Great Stuff on Amazon
Jenni's Journey: The Diary of a Therapy Dog
Amazon Price: $12.42 (as of 12/20/2009)
List Price: $12.42
Night Owl Explorer Marine Night Vision Scope
Amazon Price: (as of 12/20/2009)
List Price: $329.00
Great Search & Rescue Auctions on eBay
Watch for upcoming and current auctions on ebay for items on Search and Rescue and therapy dogs! Good luck on getting the winning bid!!
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