Missing-person search
Canine-assisted field support focused on helping locate people who are missing.
Serving since 1993
When every trail matters.
Professional canine search and rescue support for missing-person searches, evidence recovery, handler safety education, and public service.
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Our mission
Specially trained teams. A singular purpose.
Great Lakes Search & Rescue K-9 Inc. supports the work of locating missing people and recovering evidence with capable canine teams and disciplined field operations.
Our work also advances responsible handling, mission readiness, and cooperation with public-safety partners across the communities we serve.
Evidence recovery
Specialized canine deployment in support of methodical evidence recovery.
Safety & education
Handler safety education, tracking training, and public-safety partnerships.
Governance
Leadership & board
Executive officers and trustees responsible for institutional oversight, operational standards, and charitable emergency missions.
President & Executive Director
Grace M Salm
Directing institutional administration, canine wilderness search operations, handler welfare protocols, and emergency agency coordination.
grace.salm@dogsfindpeople.comOperations Director & K-9 Search Trustee
David Salm
Overseeing specialized canine deployment logistics, mission tactical equipment maintenance, tracking training, and public-safety partnerships.
david.salm@dogsfindpeople.comPublic accountability
Official federal compliance & mission headquarters
Core registration details are presented here for clear public reference.
- Legal name
- Great Lakes Search & Rescue K-9 Inc.
- Federal EIN
- 27-4003460
- Tax classification
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity — D20/M23 Search & Rescue
- Foundation code
- 509(a)(2)
- Registry authority
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Principal registered address
- 6701 Sandstone Lane, Plymouth, WI 53073