As a federally approved 501-C-3 non-profit, AZ STaR exists solely on the generous donations that it recieves from private and corporate donations. Unfortunately, these do not even begin to cover the expenses of training, equipment and mission responses that are endured by our Volunteer Members. Nor does it cover the cost of the Educational literature and programs that we provide to the Public and other Agencies all at NO CHARGE. Please assist us by making a donation today or participating in one of our upcoming Fundraising Events.
Join us for a PAWRaising car wash and visit with the Canines of AZ STaR while your car is being washed by their handlers (the one time that the handler will have to work harder than the pups). See our Event Calendar for Dates, Times and locations.
Purchase STaR K9-Collector Card sets featuring 10 individual K9-s of AZ STaR.
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American Kennel Club once again honor’s Keahi through Facebook Campaign!
/0 Comments/in Announcements, Blog Public /by KristiKeahi is just one of the dogs that make up Arizona Search Track and Rescue’s Elite K9 team and like the rest of the K9’s and their human’s, she excels as what she does. June brought us 16 search days out of 30 total days. A Busy month for AZ STaR. Way to go AZ STaR K9’s and their human counterparts.
Like our Facebook Page by clicking our facebook page link at the top of the page, then like and share this photo to help the American Kennel Club get the 100,000 likes.
Thank You!
/0 Comments/in Blog Public /by KristiThe Hope for Dylan Redwine Organization would like to thank the many people and agencies that participated in the most recent search for Dylan to include but not limited to the following:
La Plata County Sheriff’s Office; Durango Police Department; Bayfield Marshal’s Office; Dept of Homeland Security; U.S.Forest Service; La Plata Search & Rescue; La Plata Mounted Patrol; AZSTAR K-9 teams (Arizona); members of the Southwest Drug Task Force; Necro Search; Upper Pine Fire Protection District; Durango Fire & Rescue Tactical Team; anthropologists and archaeologists from Fort Lewis College; FBI. A truly collaborative search effort by all involved.
Paws of Life – 100 Hole Marathon Golf Event
/0 Comments/in Announcements /by KristiArizona Search Track and Rescue thanks all of those that contributed to our 100 Hole Golf Marathon. While more than 1/2 of our team was on a search and rescue mission in Sedona, the remainder of the team played golf for all of those that had solicited pledges for this cause. We chipped, hacked and putted our way to 100 Holes in records heat for Phoenix on June 08th. We all survived and THANK YOU for your support!
Pounding the Ground
/0 Comments/in Announcements, Blog Public /by KristiAZ STaR and our sister group Find Me have participated in filming some of what we do. Check us out by watching the “sizzle reel” which depicts us working an actual search
Welcome to the new AZSTaR Website!
/0 Comments/in Announcements /by AZSTaRWelcome to the Website of Arizona Search Track and Rescue, Inc. (AZ STaR)
AZ STaR is a group of very talented and passionate search and rescue professionals that are dedicated to locating missing persons as well providing for the advancement, educationally and scientifically, of the search and rescue profession and utilization of canines within this profession.
If available, AZ STaR will provide trained search dogs, trained K-9 handlers, trained support personnel, and trained search management personnel for search and rescue of persons lost, trapped or incapacitated, upon request of any official agency or individual requesting through proper guidelines, day or night, within the state of Arizona or outside state lines if requested, under any and all conditions where dogs can efficiently operate.
AZ STaR also provides continuous training and education for dogs, K-9 handlers, search management, and support personnel to improve and develop capabilities to ensure highly competent and capable search and rescue dog teams and operations.
We also work to promote a greater appreciation for using search dogs for wilderness, water, cadaver, bone identification, evidence, and disaster searches.
Please contact us at 623-878-9149 (Office) for scheduling Educational Events or Volunteer Inquiries
FOR EMEGENCIES Please contact us on our Pager at 888-307-3799
Help Support AZ STaR
/1 Comment/in Announcements /by AZSTaRAs a federally approved 501-C-3 non-profit, AZ STaR exists solely on the generous donations that it recieves from private and corporate donations. Unfortunately, these do not even begin to cover the expenses of training, equipment and mission responses that are endured by our Volunteer Members. Nor does it cover the cost of the Educational literature and programs that we provide to the Public and other Agencies all at NO CHARGE. Please assist us by making a donation today or participating in one of our upcoming Fundraising Events.
Join us for a PAWRaising car wash and visit with the Canines of AZ STaR while your car is being washed by their handlers (the one time that the handler will have to work harder than the pups). See our Event Calendar for Dates, Times and locations.
Purchase STaR K9-Collector Card sets featuring 10 individual K9-s of AZ STaR.
Do you, Can you, Would you?
/2 Comments/in Announcements /by AZSTaRAfter many of the tragic events that we see portrayed on the news, AZ STaR gets a slew of inquiries from people who are wanting to help. We have therefore developed this post to assist you in getting some preliminary information regarding Search and Rescue with AZ STaR
Do you, Can you, Would you?
* Have a desire to wander through the desert under the stars, at night, looking for clues and/or missing persons.
* Would you like to wander through the desert carrying about 30 lbs. of gear and water.
* Don’t mind being awakened at 1:00 am for a search call-out.
* Can pack enough gear into 2 large bags for 4 days in the mountains or desert.
* Can brush your teeth, put on make-up and comb your hair with your signal mirror.
* Can cat-nap anywhere, through any noise, under any conditions (rain or shine).
* Know how to make a tent with a garbage bag and a piece of rope.
* Would like to be part of a Team effort and enjoy working with Dogs.
* Can and would climb any mountain to get reception to make a phone call.
* Your definition of a fun time is seeing what you can survive.
If you think that you meet any of the requirements above, AZ STaR is looking for you. Please contact us immediately. For more information, please read the attached Membership Guide as it provides additional information regarding Membership with AZ STaR.
Membership Guide Rev. Aug 16, 2012
In the News
/0 Comments/in Blog Public /by Kristihttp://www.azcentral.com/community/tempe/articles/20121219tempe-body-found-missing-asu-student-jack-culolias-confirmed-brk.html
http://ktar.com/22/1596174/Volunteers-located-Tempe-Marketplace-body
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http://www.statepress.com/2013/01/09/what-happened-to-jack/
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/20121220how-search-dog-found-asu-students-body.html