Search & Rescue Canines South Australia

When lives are
on the line,
we send in
the dogs.

Dedicated volunteers. Specialist canine teams. A shared commitment to helping find people when it matters most.

Volunteer-led. Mission-driven. South Australian.Explore below

Our mission

Trained for the worst.
Ready for anything.

Search and Rescue Canines South Australia (SARC-SA) is a volunteer organisation developing specialist canine search teams to support search and rescue activities.

From collapsed structures to challenging urban environments, our handlers and dogs train to work as a team, bringing specialist search capability to demanding situations.

Urban search & rescueVolunteer organisation

What we do

Built for the search.
Driven by purpose.

Search and rescue takes more than one skill. We bring dogs, handlers and volunteers together through practical, ongoing preparation.

Urban search & rescue

Specialist canine search preparation for complex environments, including rubble and collapsed structures.

Canine team training

Consistent training that builds confidence, teamwork and skills between dogs and their handlers.

Behind-the-scenes support

Volunteers contribute through logistics, training support and other essential activities that keep the team prepared.

Get involved

The team that runs toward the rubble needs more people like you.

SARC-SA is powered by people who volunteer their time and skills. Whether you're interested in working with a search dog or supporting the team behind the scenes, we'd love to hear from you.

Enquire about volunteering

Get in touch.

Have a question, want to volunteer or need to reach our team? Fill out the form below to create an email you can review and send.

Selecting "Open email to send" opens your default email application with a prepared message addressed to president@sarcanines.org.au. You must press Send in your email application to submit your enquiry. This form is not monitored for emergencies. If someone is in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000).