We are honored to share this note from Rick DiBasilio, Calaveras County Sheriff
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September is National Service Dog Month
Sharing a Feb 2023 story from Runner’s World to celebrate the positive power of man/woman<->dog bonds. “RUNNING WITH HANK: How my daughter’s rambunctious mutt saved my sanity while she was lost to the darkness.” by Caleb Dailoff
Read MoreCertification News: Michael, Kim and Kristen
Congratulations to Michael Banks, Kristen DesCombes and Kim B for passing their Ground Searcher certification. Well done and safe searching! Michael is also a member of the San Mateo County Sheriff Search & Rescue team.
Read MoreLaura Sanborn, RIP
We are saddened to inform you that Laura Sanborn [CARDA 589] passed away in the morning of July 25, 2023. Laura joined CARDA in 2006 and was very active with her first dog Rikki, going on over 50 searches. She is an icon in CARDA having had great influence and […]
Read MoreHatch Graham, RIP
May 5, 1930—April 28, 2023 Hatch, who was born in Los Angeles and lived for the last several decades in Placerville, was considered a founding member of CARDA. His contributions will continue to have a ripple effect throughout the world of search and rescue. Among other accomplishments, he devised a […]
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