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MEET OUR K9 HEROES

The NCTA K9 Search and Recovery Unit is proud to showcase our active K9s who dedicate their skills and energy to search and rescue missions. These exceptional canines, alongside their handlers, play a critical role in providing assistance during emergencies, saving lives, and bringing closure to families.

 K9 FIJI 

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 Handler: Jack Thorpe

 Breed: German Shepherd

 Specialty/Certifications:

  • Certified in Human Remains Detection (HRD) by IPWDA.

  • Specializes in incidents such as drowning, suicide, and homicide.

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 K9 DAHLIA 

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 Handler: Annissia Justice

 Breed: Belgian Malinois

 Specialty/Certifications: 

 Certified in HRD Land by NASAR.

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 K9 JOSIE 

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 Handler: Julie Baummer
 Breed: Black Labrador
 Specialty/Certifications:

Certified in Trailing and Area Search by NAPWDA and AMPWDA.

 K9 WYATT 

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 Handler: Julie Baummer
 Breed: Bloodhound
 Specialty/Certifications:
Certified in Trailing by AMPWDA.

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 K9 STEVIE 

Handler: Julie Baummer
Breed: Belgian Malinois
Specialty/Certifications:
In training for Human Remains Detection (HRD).

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 K9 CHELLY 

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Handler: Beth Traynham
Breed: Black German Shepherd
Specialty/Certifications:
AKC Canine Good Citizen and advanced agility training.

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 K9 TUULA 

Handler: Trisha Danula
Breed: German Shepherd
Specialty/Certifications:
Certified in Disaster HRD, Wilderness HRD, and Water Body Recovery by IPWDA, ARDA, FEMA, and NASAR.

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 K9 OTSO 

Handler: Trisha Danula
Breed: Belgian Malinois 
Specialty/Certifications: In Training*

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K9 SIDEWINDER

Handler: David Harley
Breed: Belgian Malinois
Specialty/Certifications:

*In training for Human Remains Detection (HRD)

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K9 WREN

Handler: Christian Soles
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Specialty/Certifications: ----

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 K9 JOEY 

Handler: Athena Haus
Breed: Belgian Malinois
Specialty/Certifications: ----

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 K9 GYPSY 

Handler: Athena Haus
Breed: Belgian Malinois
Specialty/Certifications: ----

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 K9 MIAH 

Handler: Tony Disher 
Breed: German Shepherd 
Specialty/Certifications: ----

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 K9 NINA 

Handler: Tony Disher 

Breed: German Shepherd 

Specialty/Certifications: ----

SUPPORT OUR MISSION

Your contribution makes a difference. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the NCTA K9 Search and Recovery Unit relies on donations to train and equip our K9 teams, support our volunteers, and provide vital services to families and communities. Help us continue providing search and rescue services and supporting our community.

NC TROOPERS ASSOCIATION K-9 UNIT

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NCTA K-9 Search and Recovery
P.O. Box 840
Summerfield, NC 27359

EMERGENCY CALLOUT

919-538-4140

NCTA K-9 Search and Recovery is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible and directly support our mission to assist law enforcement and serve the citizens of North Carolina.

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