With over 7 years as a part of COSAR, in 2025 Terry and Barrett were the most utilized operational SAR K9 team in the province of BC supporting calls for assistance in the Okanagan and throughout the province. 24/7 they respond in all types of weather and terrain, often getting dropped off by helicopter, flown in by plane or travel by off road vehicles to assist where needed. Trained to search for the scent of missing and lost humans, they work through challenging terrain and weather in support of local, regional and provincial search and rescue teams. Validated annually by the RCMP Police Dog

SAR volunteers often get asked about being safe in the outdoors. The 3 T’s of completing a trip plan (let people know where you’re going), training (know your limits) and taking the essentials (10 of them) are part of the AdventureSmart safety program. Unfortunate accidents can happen but if you plan before heading out it lessens the probability of something going sideways. Should you get lost or hurt the ability to find someone who is missing is increased when SAR knows where to start looking! When outdoors with your pet, don’t forget to include them in your list of essentials so they can also be prepared to have fun with you!