We are thrilled to officially introduce Pippa, our latest search and rescue vehicle.
Over the past three years Search Dog Handler Conor and the team have worked hard to fundraise.
The journey to raise funds was entirely community-driven as we receive no government funding. Every penny needed was raised through charity challenges and the generosity of countless supporters.
Pippa is more than just a van; she’s a lifeline. Equipped with essential lifesaving gear, she allows Conor to deploy quickly and safely with Search Dog Maya.
We are so grateful to the Chapter 8 Foundation for their generous sponsorship, which played a key role in bringing Pippa to life. Our gratitude also extends to the Saints of Southampton, who have stood by us throughout this journey.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to the Basingstoke Rotary Club, Bishops Waltham Masonic Lodge, Hythe Lodge, the A Team dockers, and the C Team control room at DP World too. Your support has made this possible and will undoubtedly help save lives.
Thank you for being part of this incredible journey.
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Notes to Editors:
Hampshire Search & Rescue Dogs are a team of volunteers who are called out by the police to search for high risk, vulnerable missing people. The dogs and their handlers, together with supporting search technicians, are trained and assessed to national standards. All operational members of the team are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The team is a registered charity (number 1114740). For further information about the team please get in touch via the contact page