Illustration of a search-and-rescue dog and handler working along a Great Lakes woodland trail

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.

Original site illustration

Organization 501(c)(3) Public Charity
Foundation code 509(a)(2)
Headquarters Plymouth, Wisconsin

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.

01

Missing-person search

Canine-assisted field support focused on helping locate people who are missing.

02

Evidence recovery

Specialized canine deployment in support of methodical evidence recovery.

03

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.com

Operations 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.com

Public 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.
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