The
Ohio Valley Search and Rescue Dog Association (OVSAR) was organized in
August, 1991 by two area firefighters to serve the tri-state
 community
of southwestern Indiana, southeastern Illinois, and north central Kentucky.
The team received the first call for assistance in August, 1992. The team's
current roster lists 23 members, six OVSAR mission ready dogs, and five
dogs in training. In 2008, the team was summoned for 38 searches. This
steady increase in calls can be attributed to the successful results of
airscenting dogs and the high standards of continuous training all OVSAR
members must acquire and maintain. When requested
by local authorities, OVSAR responds quickly and efficiently |
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to tri-state
area calls within a 100 mile radius of Evansville, Indiana. The team treats
all searches as an emergency. It is important that if and when the need
arises, you contact your local law enforcement agency quickly and ask for
OVSAR's assistance.
