If you believe a family member or loved one is lost or missing, please call 911

 

Kauai Search and Rescue (KSAR) is a volunteer organization dedicated to Search and Rescue training and education. We respond to mission call outs when requested by other agencies such as the Kauai Police Department, Fire Department or DLNR.
Our services are always 100% free of charge.

 

Mahalo to our supporters and donors! County of Kauai, YWCA, Anaina Hou Community Park & Wai Koa Plantation, Kauai Nursery, Habitat for Humanity, Atherton Family Foundation, State Farm, KIUC, National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, Kauai Humane Society, Aina Alliance, Island Soap and Candle Works, Aloha Equipment Rentals

 

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Working K9 Sheila in a slightly new environment this week. She had no problem getting up close and personal with the subject! ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchtea
Working K9 Sheila in a slightly new environment this week. She had no problem getting up close and personal with the subject! ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #searchandrescue #servicedog #canine #searchdog #dogsofinstagram #dailydog #dog #mansbestfriend #workingdogs #kauai #sardog
We had a great time at @shopsatkukuiula event last year for @charitywalkkauai ! Can’t wait to do it again this Friday! Our dogs are excited to meet you! 🐾 ❀️ : : #ksark9 #kauaicharitywalk #kauaisearchandrescuek9team
We had a great time at @shopsatkukuiula event last year for @charitywalkkauai ! Can’t wait to do it again this Friday! Our dogs are excited to meet you! 🐾 ❀️ : : #ksark9 #kauaicharitywalk #kauaisearchandrescuek9team
Happy International Women’s day to all the hard working women out there! Pictured are some of the strong women and fur-women that make up our team 🐾❀️ : : : #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescue #internationalwomensday #workingdogs #dogsofinstagram
Happy International Women’s day to all the hard working women out there! Pictured are some of the strong women and fur-women that make up our team 🐾❀️ : : : #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescue #internationalwomensday #workingdogs #dogsofinstagram
Here is Sheila working a problem this weekend. Working in an open area makes it easy to see her change of behavior and is so fun to watch! ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team
Here is Sheila working a problem this weekend. Working in an open area makes it easy to see her change of behavior and is so fun to watch! ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #searchandrescue #searchdog #dogsofinstagram #workingdogs #kauai
The three amigos doing some mid-week agility training! It’s fun working our dogs on ladders, planks and other obstacles. It boosts their confidence, strengthens the relationship with their handler and helps them realize they also have two back
The three amigos doing some mid-week agility training! It’s fun working our dogs on ladders, planks and other obstacles. It boosts their confidence, strengthens the relationship with their handler and helps them realize they also have two back feet! 🐾🀸🏼‍♀️ ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #searchandrescue #servicedog #searchdog #dogsofinstagram #workingdogs #kauai #sardog
Tongue out Tuesday with Hayley πŸ˜› 🐾 ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #searchandrescue #servicedog #searchdog #dogsofinstagram #workingdogs #kauai #sardog
Tongue out Tuesday with Hayley πŸ˜› 🐾 ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #searchandrescue #servicedog #searchdog #dogsofinstagram #workingdogs #kauai #sardog
Marley coming in hot with the bark alert 🚨 🐾 ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #searchandrescue #servicedog #searchdog #dogsofinstagram #workingdogs #kauai #sardog
The k9 teams had fun practicing wide area searches this weekend. Belly rub breaks are every important too! πŸ€—πŸΎ ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #searchandre
The k9 teams had fun practicing wide area searches this weekend. Belly rub breaks are every important too! πŸ€—πŸΎ ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #searchandrescue #servicedog #searchdog #dogsofinstagram #workingdogs #kauai #sardog
Sheila did a great job finding her 2 lost subjects today! We came across 2 other 4 legged friends in our search area 🐴 🐾 ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #
Sheila did a great job finding her 2 lost subjects today! We came across 2 other 4 legged friends in our search area 🐴 🐾 ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #searchandrescue #servicedog #searchdog #dogsofinstagram #workingdogs #kauai #sardog #hiking #cattledog #catahoula
We got a little muddy during training today! πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΌπŸ˜† ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #searchandrescue #servicedog #searchdog #dogsofinstagram #workingdogs
We got a little muddy during training today! πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΌπŸ˜† ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #searchandrescue #servicedog #searchdog #dogsofinstagram #workingdogs #kauai #sardog
Marley getting his reward after finding the subject! It’s all about the tug for this boy 🐾 🧸 ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #searchandrescue #servi
Marley getting his reward after finding the subject! It’s all about the tug for this boy 🐾 🧸 ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #searchandrescue #servicedog #searchdog #dogsofinstagram #workingdogs #kauai #sardog
Team members Kawelu, Leah, Michelle and K9 Sheila following a trail through some thick buffalo grass during training 🌾🐾 ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #s
Team members Kawelu, Leah, Michelle and K9 Sheila following a trail through some thick buffalo grass during training 🌾🐾 ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #searchandrescue #servicedog #searchdog #dogsofinstagram #workingdogs #kauai #sardog #hiking #aloha
Our team is back from a winter break and Hayley wants to tell you she is excited for 2020! 🐾 ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #searchandrescue #servicedog #
Our team is back from a winter break and Hayley wants to tell you she is excited for 2020! 🐾 ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #searchandrescue #servicedog #searchdog #dogsofinstagram #workingdogs #kauai #sardog #aloha
Merry Christmas and Happy Howl-idays from KSAR! πŸŽ„β­οΈπŸ’š ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #searchandrescue #servicedog #searchdog #dogsofinstagram #workingdogs
Merry Christmas and Happy Howl-idays from KSAR! πŸŽ„β­οΈπŸ’š ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #searchandrescue #servicedog #searchdog #dogsofinstagram #workingdogs #kauai #sardog #aloha
K9 Sheila working to find the scent, then taking off and finding her subject on a pile of logs πŸŒ³πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΌ ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #searchandrescue #se
K9 Sheila working to find the scent, then taking off and finding her subject on a pile of logs πŸŒ³πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΌ ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #searchandrescue #servicedog #searchdog #workingdogs #kauai #sardog
We made the Sunday paper! It was nice to read the article and reflect on the awesome weekend of training we were fortunate enough to receive. Thank you @thegardenisland ! πŸ“ 🐾 ••• ••• ••• ••&bul
We made the Sunday paper! It was nice to read the article and reflect on the awesome weekend of training we were fortunate enough to receive. Thank you @thegardenisland ! πŸ“ 🐾 ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #searchandrescue #kauai
We had an awesome time learning search management tactics along with SARTopo skills at the MLPI course this weekend! Big Mahalo to Michael St. John and Matt Jacobs for sharing their wealth of knowledge, and 808workplace for providing us with a classr
We had an awesome time learning search management tactics along with SARTopo skills at the MLPI course this weekend! Big Mahalo to Michael St. John and Matt Jacobs for sharing their wealth of knowledge, and 808workplace for providing us with a classroom. It was great to collaborate with SAR teams across the state πŸ™ŒπŸ½ ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #searchandrescue
Posted @withrepost • @mrsnmrskerrmichaels Proud and honored to volunteer with Kauai K9 Search and Rescue! My team rocks! πŸ™ŒπŸΎ . . . #Repost @ndsearchdogs ・・・ Today is International Volunteer Day! Here is to all the people volunteering in K9 SAR
Posted @withrepost • @mrsnmrskerrmichaels Proud and honored to volunteer with Kauai K9 Search and Rescue! My team rocks! πŸ™ŒπŸΎ . . . #Repost @ndsearchdogs ・・・ Today is International Volunteer Day! Here is to all the people volunteering in K9 SAR, SAR or anywhere else where volunteers are needed! #internationalvolunteerday #volunteersrock! #volunteer #k9sar #searchandrescue #searchandrecovery #volunteerwhereyoucan #usarteam #workingdogs #bestteam #teammates
Sheila found her subject hiding in a tree! πŸ’ 🐾 bad camera person only got the last bark on film 🀦🏻‍♀️ ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #searchandrescue #servicedog #searchdog #dogsofinstagram #workingdogs #kauai #sardog #hiking
Sarah testing out Seva’s harness - making sure it’s snug and secure πŸ‘πŸ½πŸΎ @look.its.sarah ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #searchandrescue #ser
Sarah testing out Seva’s harness - making sure it’s snug and secure πŸ‘πŸ½πŸΎ @look.its.sarah ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #searchandrescue #servicedog #searchdog #dogsofinstagram #workingdogs #helidog #sardog #hiking #aloha
Working K9 Sheila in a slightly new environment this week. She had no problem getting up close and personal with the subject! ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchtea We had a great time at @shopsatkukuiula event last year for @charitywalkkauai ! Can’t wait to do it again this Friday! Our dogs are excited to meet you! 🐾 ❀️ : : #ksark9 #kauaicharitywalk #kauaisearchandrescuek9team Happy International Women’s day to all the hard working women out there! Pictured are some of the strong women and fur-women that make up our team 🐾❀️ : : : #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescue #internationalwomensday #workingdogs #dogsofinstagram Here is Sheila working a problem this weekend. Working in an open area makes it easy to see her change of behavior and is so fun to watch! ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team The three amigos doing some mid-week agility training! It’s fun working our dogs on ladders, planks and other obstacles. It boosts their confidence, strengthens the relationship with their handler and helps them realize they also have two back Tongue out Tuesday with Hayley πŸ˜› 🐾 ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #searchandrescue #servicedog #searchdog #dogsofinstagram #workingdogs #kauai #sardog
Marley coming in hot with the bark alert 🚨 🐾 ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #searchandrescue #servicedog #searchdog #dogsofinstagram #workingdogs #kauai
The k9 teams had fun practicing wide area searches this weekend. Belly rub breaks are every important too! πŸ€—πŸΎ ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #searchandre Sheila did a great job finding her 2 lost subjects today! We came across 2 other 4 legged friends in our search area 🐴 🐾 ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam # We got a little muddy during training today! πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΌπŸ˜† ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #searchandrescue #servicedog #searchdog #dogsofinstagram #workingdogs Marley getting his reward after finding the subject! It’s all about the tug for this boy 🐾 🧸 ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #searchandrescue #servi Team members Kawelu, Leah, Michelle and K9 Sheila following a trail through some thick buffalo grass during training 🌾🐾 ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #s Our team is back from a winter break and Hayley wants to tell you she is excited for 2020! 🐾 ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #searchandrescue #servicedog # Merry Christmas and Happy Howl-idays from KSAR! πŸŽ„β­οΈπŸ’š ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #searchandrescue #servicedog #searchdog #dogsofinstagram #workingdogs K9 Sheila working to find the scent, then taking off and finding her subject on a pile of logs πŸŒ³πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΌ ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #searchandrescue #se We made the Sunday paper! It was nice to read the article and reflect on the awesome weekend of training we were fortunate enough to receive. Thank you @thegardenisland ! πŸ“ 🐾 ••• ••• ••• ••&bul We had an awesome time learning search management tactics along with SARTopo skills at the MLPI course this weekend! Big Mahalo to Michael St. John and Matt Jacobs for sharing their wealth of knowledge, and 808workplace for providing us with a classr Posted @withrepost • @mrsnmrskerrmichaels Proud and honored to volunteer with Kauai K9 Search and Rescue! My team rocks! πŸ™ŒπŸΎ . . . #Repost @ndsearchdogs ・・・ Today is International Volunteer Day! Here is to all the people volunteering in K9 SAR
Sheila found her subject hiding in a tree! πŸ’ 🐾 bad camera person only got the last bark on film 🀦🏻‍♀️ ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #searchandresc
Sarah testing out Seva’s harness - making sure it’s snug and secure πŸ‘πŸ½πŸΎ @look.its.sarah ••• ••• ••• ••• #ksark9 #kauaisearchandrescuek9team #k9searchteam #searchandrescue #ser