The Flathead K9 Foundation provides funds to train, certify, equip and deploy Search & Rescue and Law Enforcement K-9s in the Flathead and surrounding communities. As our population grows, and the number of visitors swells to over 3 million per year, the demands on our K-9 teams have never been higher. From hikers and hunters lost in the woods to fugitives trying to stay one step ahead of the law, our K-9 teams search, track, patrol and apprehend 24/7 and 365 days per year. We need the dogs, and the dogs need you!
Search and Rescue
TRACK • SEARCH • RECOVER
Our Search & Rescue K-9s are deployed under the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office and are instrumental in reuniting lost loved ones or bringing closure to families. Our K-9 teams specialize in four different disciplines: tracking, trailing, live find area search, and human remains detection, each with its own specialized training, equipment and certification.
Law Enforcement
PATROL • APPREHEND • DETECT
Our Law Enforcement K-9s perform crucial tasks that keep our community safe and make our deputies' jobs safer. These K-9s can locate and apprehend dangerous suspects, as well as detect controlled substances including narcotics, explosives, and firearms.
