OUR STORY
Gateway Search Dogs was founded in 2002 by Kathy Roeder, a local woman who recognized the need for professionally trained search dogs, handlers, and field support to assist law enforcement in searches for the missing and deceased. Since its inception, Gateway has grown into an organization capable of fielding teams for all manner of searches. Our teams were on scene during the aftermath of the Joplin tornado. We have been called out to search for the missing after floods, and relied upon to help find children who have wandered away. Canine search and rescue is more than just a volunteer vocation….it’s a way of life. Every person on this team is dedicated to the motto that defines search and rescue: So others may live.
OUR MISSION
Gateway Search Dogs, Inc. is an all-volunteer, not for profit corporation. Our mission is twofold: first, to assist law enforcement to locate the lost or missing utilizing highly trained tracking/trailing, area search and human remains detection K9 teams. Second, we educate the public regarding the prevention of or the response to a missing loved one. These goals remain unchanged. There has never been, nor will there ever be, a charge for our services.
OUR STORY
Gateway Search Dogs was founded in 2002 by Kathy Roeder, a local woman who recognized the need for professionally trained search dogs, handlers, and field support to assist law enforcement in searches for the missing and deceased. Since its inception, Gateway has grown into an organization capable of fielding teams for all manner of searches. Our teams were on scene during the aftermath of the Joplin tornado. We have been called out to search for the missing after floods, and relied upon to help find children who have wandered away. Canine search and rescue is more than just a volunteer vocation….it’s a way of life. Every person on this team is dedicated to the motto that defines search and rescue: So others may live.
OUR MISSION
Gateway Search Dogs, Inc. is an all-volunteer, not for profit corporation. Our mission is twofold: first, to assist law enforcement to locate the lost or missing utilizing highly trained tracking/trailing, area search and human remains detection K9 teams. Second, we educate the public regarding the prevention of or the response to a missing loved one. These goals remain unchanged. There has never been, nor will there ever be, a charge for our services.
CERTIFICATIONS
Building trust since 2002
Our canine teams are certified through nationally recognized search and rescue organizations with no affiliation to Gateway Search Dogs. These organizations include, but are not limited to, North American Police Work Dog Association, International Police Work Dog Association, National Association for Search and Rescue, National Search Dog Alliance, Search Dogs of the United States and more.
Board Members
*Operational K9 | ** K9 In Memoriam | *** K9 in Training
Jan Meyer
- Lost Person Behavior Certified Instructor
Sue Hartley
Training / Field Support Officer
- NASAR MLPI
Marla Vollmer
Angie Breinin
Members
Edward Wolfe
Carey McNair
Leo Breinin
Melanie Geiger
Faith Townsend
Jon Houser
Stacy Earll
Dan Lockett
Devin Daugherty
Sarah Kucharski
Ted Cooper
Crystal Wing
Jackie McKuin
Laura Texter
Active Search Dogs
*Operational K9 | ** In Memoriam | *** K9 in Training
* Tessa
- NASAR Land HRD
- NASAR Disaster HRD
- NASAR Water HRD
- North American Police Work Dog Assn Land HRD
- Search and Rescue Dogs of the US Land HRD
- Indiana Dept. of Homeland Security Land HRD
* Satch
- National Search Dog Alliance HRD Land
* Ruby
- NASAR Canine Disaster Responder HRD
- NASAR Sartech II Area Search
- NSDA Land HRD
* Mack
- North American Police Work Dog Assn Tracking
*** Bram
* Huck
*** Dutch
* Wallee
- North American Police Work Dog Assn Trailing