NC TROOPERS ASSOCIATION K-9 UNIT
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
Handler: Jack Thorpe
Breed: German Shepherd
Specialty/Certifications:
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Certified in Human Remains Detection (HRD) by IPWDA.
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Specializes in incidents such as drowning, suicide, and homicide.
K9 DAHLIA
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Handler: Annissia Justice
Breed: Belgian Malinois
Specialty/Certifications:
Certified in HRD Land by NASAR.
K9 JOSIE
Handler: Julie Baummer
Breed: Black Labrador
Specialty/Certifications:
Certified in Trailing and Area Search by NAPWDA and AMPWDA.
K9 WYATT
Handler: Julie Baummer
Breed: Bloodhound
Specialty/Certifications:
Certified in Trailing by AMPWDA.
K9 STEVIE
Handler: Julie Baummer
Breed: Belgian Malinois
Specialty/Certifications:
In training for Human Remains Detection (HRD).
K9 CHELLY
Handler: Beth Traynham
Breed: Black German Shepherd
Specialty/Certifications:
AKC Canine Good Citizen and advanced agility training.
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.
K9 OTSO
Handler: Trisha Danula
Breed: Belgian Malinois
Specialty/Certifications: In Training*
K9 SIDEWINDER
Handler: David Harley
Breed: Belgian Malinois
Specialty/Certifications:
*In training for Human Remains Detection (HRD)
K9 WREN
Handler: Christian Soles
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Specialty/Certifications: ----
K9 JOEY
Handler: Athena Haus
Breed: Belgian Malinois
Specialty/Certifications: ----
K9 GYPSY
Handler: Athena Haus
Breed: Belgian Malinois
Specialty/Certifications: ----
K9 MIAH
Handler: Tony Disher
Breed: German Shepherd
Specialty/Certifications: ----
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.