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 Calvert K-9 Search Team is a Maryland Search and Rescue Team, using highly trained search dogs to find lost and missing people.  Having met all the MD requirements and standards, we were accepted as part of the NRP/MSP led Maryland Search Team Task Force (MSTTF)


 

 

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Law Enforcement Contact Numbers for CK-9

If you have an emergency contact Law Enforcment (LE) at 911:

If you are LE and need search assets call or TEXT:

 

Kelly Burkhardt (Dep Commander) Primary LE contact at 240-808-0491

 

Jennifer Bos-Donaldson (Operations) 240-695-2624

 

If you are interested in CK-9, you can text the numbers above or email us at calvertk9@gmail.com

 or at info@calvertk9search.org  

CK-9's Mission:   As an all volunteer, non-profit organization, we provide fully equipped, nationally certified search dog teams, and search management personnel to find lost or missing people. We are part of the Maryland Search Team Task Force (MSTTF).

In Memoriam

  • The Rainbow Bridge

    The Rainbow Bridge (1)

    The Rainbow Bridge: By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a hill, Is a lush, green meadow where time stands still. Where the friends of man and woman do run, When their time on earth is over and done. For here, between this world and the next, Is a place where each beloved creature finds rest. On this golden land, they wait and they play, Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day. No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness, For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness. Their limbs are restored, their health renewed, Their bodies have healed, with strength imbued. They romp through the grass, without even a care, Until one day they start, and sniff at the air. All ears pricked forward, eyes dart front and back, Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the pack. For just at that instant, their eyes have met; Together again, both person and pet. So they run to each other, these friends from long past, The time of their parting is over at last. The sadness they felt while they were apart, Has turned into joy once more in each heart. They embrace with a love that will last forever, And then, side-by-side, they cross over . . . together.
     
  • Toby (EOW 13 October, 2024 after 6 years of SAR service)

    Toby (EOW 13 October, 2024 after 6 years of SAR service)  (1)

    Handler: Stephanie Konecny
    Breed: Golden Retreiver
    IPWDA Certified HRD-Land
    NASAR certified HRD-Level III (Wilderness, vehicle/building
    Operational in HRD-Wilderness, vehicle/building.
     
  • Jett (Retired Apr 2021; RIP 22 Aug 2024)

    Jett (Retired Apr 2021; RIP 22 Aug 2024) (1)

    Handler: Ashley Ing & Jenn Donaldson Breed: Border Collie
    Certification: NASAR CST III Area Search with 2 different handlers
     
  • Farley (Retired 2021; RIP 6 August, 2024)

    Farley (Retired 2021; RIP 6 August, 2024) (1)

    Handler: Mark Schleicher
    Breed: Ausy Mix
    NASAR Certified Canine ST III area search
    Nasar certified (operational)in HRD Land
     
  • Segen (Retired 2019; RIP 23 May 2024)

    Segen (Retired 2019; RIP 23 May 2024) (1)

    Handler: Steve Sanford
    Breed: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
    IPWDA Certified Canine 40 acre Search
    NASAR Certified Canine STIII Area Search
    Trained in HRD
    Operational in Wilderness Area Search

     
  • Butters; 5 Years Operational, at 6 years old; End of Watch on Duty 18 Mar 2024)

    Butters; 5 Years Operational, at 6 years old; End of Watch on Duty 18 Mar 2024) (2)

    Handler: Jen Donaldson
    Breed: Labrador Retriever
    NASAR Certified CST II Area Search
    Operational in Wilderness Area Search
    NSDA Open Water/Shoreline
    IPWDA Certified HRD-Level III
    NASAR Certified in HRD-Level III (Wilderness, vehicle/building)
    Operational in HRD-Wilderness, vehicle/building.
     
  • Sabre (Retired 7 Jun 2022; RIP 16 Aug 2023 )

    Sabre (Retired 7 Jun 2022; RIP 16 Aug 2023 ) (1)

    Handler: Kelly Burkhardt
    Breed: German Shepherd
    NASAR Certified Canine ST III Area Search
    Operational in Wilderness Area Search
     
  • Teyla (Retired Mar 2020; RIP 20 Apr 2023)

    Teyla (Retired Mar 2020; RIP 20 Apr 2023) (1)

    Handler: Fran & Ted Carson
    Breed: German Shepherd
    IPWDA Certified HRD
    NASAR Certified HRD Land Other
    Operational Local in Tracking-Trailing
    Operational in HRD
     
  • Degan (Retired Dec 2019, RIP 19 Oct 2021)

    Degan (Retired Dec 2019, RIP 19 Oct 2021) (1)

    Handler: Sharon Buckler
    Breed: German Shepherd
    IPWDA Certified Canine 40 acre Search
    NASAR Certified Canine STIII Area Search
    NASAR Certified HRD Land Other
    Operational in Wilderness Area Search
    Operational in HRD
     
  • Bailey (Retired 30 Oct 2021, RIP)

    Bailey (Retired 30 Oct 2021, RIP) (1)

    Handler: Katy White
    Certifications:

    Local Operational in Wilderness Area Search
     
  • Jengo (Retired Apr 2019, RIP 3 Nov 2021)

    Jengo (Retired Apr 2019, RIP 3 Nov 2021) (1)

    Handler: Mike Maher
    Certifications:
    IPWDA Canine 40 acre Area Search
    NASAR Canine STIII Area Search
    Operational in Wilderness Area Search
     
  • Neeko (Retired Jun 2019, RIP 8 Aug 2022)

    Neeko (Retired Jun 2019, RIP 8 Aug 2022) (1)

    Handler: Dave Thorne
    NASAR CSTIII Area Search Operational in Wilderness Area Search
     
  • Dixie (Retired Nov 2018, RIP)

    Dixie (Retired Nov 2018, RIP) (1)

    Handler: Billy Wroble
    Certifications:

    Operational Local in Tracking-Trailing
     
  • Starbuck (Retired 8 Jan 2016, RIP 24 Aug 2018)

    Starbuck (Retired 8 Jan 2016, RIP 24 Aug 2018) (1)

    Handler: Fran and Ted Carson
    Breed: German Shepherd
    NASAR Certified Canine STIII Area Search
    IPWDA Certified HRD
    Operational in Wilderness Area Search
    Operational in Wilderness HRD
    Operational in HRD
     
  • Bella (Retired Apr 2014; RIP)

    Bella (Retired Apr 2014; RIP) (1)

    Handler: Kelly Burkhardt
    Breed: German Shepherd
    Ended Training in HRD
    local operational in HRD
     
  • Georgia (Retired May 2012; RIP)

    Georgia (Retired May 2012; RIP) (1)

    Handler: Linda Mullins
    Moved to North Carolina :-(
    Certifications:
    NASAR Canine SARTECH III