🐾 We never charge pet owners for our services — All donations go directly to search & rescue operations
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Forth Search and Rescue deploys advanced thermal technology coupled with extensive ground search expertise to reunite lost pets with their families. Our service is completely free — always.
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Our Mission
Forth Search and Rescue (ForthSAR) is a specialist search and rescue team with over 30 years of experience, using advanced thermal imaging technology to help reunite lost pets with their owners.
We hold an extensive range of specialised equipment ourselves, and also work closely with partner teams who provide additional ground search support and resource when needed. Our mission is simple: to reunite families and ease the distress of losing a cherished companion.
Operated entirely by dedicated volunteers, ForthSAR is actively supported by the generosity of donors and sponsors who share our passion for animal welfare.
We never charge for our services. Every search we undertake is completely free to the families we help — your donations make this possible.
What We Do
Cutting-edge technology combined with experienced volunteers — we bring a comprehensive, professional capability to every search operation.
Full aerial SAR capability using both thermal and non-thermal drones, covering large areas rapidly — even in complete darkness or low visibility conditions.
Experienced volunteers on the ground providing systematic area searches, humane trapping, and close coordination with our aerial units throughout every operation.
Robust long-range walkie-talkie networks ensure seamless coordination between aerial units and ground search teams throughout every operation.
Expert weather assessment drawn from commercial airline operations experience, ensuring safe and effective flight in all Scottish weather conditions.
Simple Process
Getting help is straightforward. We respond as quickly as possible to every request — day or night.
Fill out our contact form or call us with details about your lost pet — location last seen, breed, and any other information that might help our search.
Our team rapidly reviews the situation and coordinates the right response — drones, ground teams, and specialist equipment all mobilised for your search.
We conduct a thorough, systematic search using thermal imaging and ground support to locate your pet and help safely reunite your family.
We operate entirely on the generosity of donors. Every pound contributed goes directly towards equipment, training, and operational costs — ensuring we can respond when a family needs us most.
Accreditations & Partners
We hold the relevant CAA accreditations and work alongside industry-leading partner organisations to operate safely and effectively.
Get Help
If your pet is lost, please don't hesitate to reach out. We'll respond as quickly as we can and assess how we can best help your situation.
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