Help Fund Jackie's K9 Search & Rescue Training!

Josephine Volpe is organizing this fundraiser on behalf of Jacklyne Volpe.

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Help Fund Jackie, Gaia and Deja’s Training!

Imagine if your loved one or someone close to you is missing or injured in the vastness of nature, who would you turn to for help?

Not too long ago my daughter Jackie, an avid hiker, found herself in a perilous predicament. With escaping daylight and dropping temperatures, she and her companions required rescue off of Mt. Lemmon. Nearly 6 hours after calling for help the SAR team reached their hiking group and the 3 of them and 2 dogs were air lifted in the dead of winter and the dark of night from the top of the mountain.

It was this life changing experience that sparked the passion to give back to help others who may be missing, hurt and needing rescue. Since that time, she has dedicated herself and her canines, to training towards certification and mission ready status.

Jackie is very dedicated to this process and her passion to serve and ease suffering is powerful and authentic. We are in desperate need for search and rescue canines that are trained to provide this service to the community at large. Please consider taking action to support her training.

To learn more about K9 SAR, Jackie, her dogs and their journey please read below!

Did you know the average volunteer Search & Rescue K9 handler spends on average $10,000/year on the training and care of their K9 partner. They do this with little to no support from the agencies that employ their special skills, simply for the opportunity to help their community in time of need.

Volunteer search and rescue (SAR) K9 handlers are dedicated individuals who selflessly devote their time, energy, and resources to training and deploying their dogs for the critical mission of locating missing persons. Unlike professional organizations with funding, these volunteers often bear the full financial burden of their efforts. The cost of training, equipment, travel, and certification can be substantial. Additionally, handlers like Jackie invest countless hours in rigorous training sessions to ensure not only her dog, but she also has the skills necessary to deploy. Your support will directly contribute to their training.

Gaia and Deja are both Thai Ridgebacks, a rare and intelligent breed known for their loyalty and keen senses. Together, they are training in live find tracking, a critical skill in Search and Rescue missions.

To reach her goal, Jackie, Gaia & Deja, need to undergo specialized one-on-one mentorship training this fall, with follow-up workshops next year. This intensive training is crucial for Gaia and Deja to hone their skills in an effort to pass the rigorous certification process. However, as a volunteer, Jackie must cover all the costs for training, gear, and travel out of pocket. The expenses add up quickly. Which is why I’m asking for your help.

Why Donate?

· Support a Critical Mission: Your donation will directly contribute to Jackie's K9 SAR training

· Volunteer-Driven: As a volunteer, Jackie is committed to this work without financial compensation. Every dollar you donate goes directly toward the training and hopefully certifications of at least one of her dogs, enabling them to make a real impact.

Our Goal

We’re aiming to raise an initial $3500 to cover the costs of this specialized mentorship training. This 1-on-1 program, runs 10-12 weeks, with weekly homework, training and evaluations. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to being deployment-ready! Once our mentorships are complete, we can move on to the next phase of our training at the TTTK9 School, with an in-person tailored program for each dog.

Thank you for considering supporting our mission. With your we will hopefully soon be able to serve our community and make a difference when it matters most.

Donate today and be part of our journey to becoming certified SAR K9s!