In Argentina : Lupo, 12 years old and Milka, 3 years old ​are brave search and rescue dogs with ACECC​​

Lupo was born on September 17, 2011. He is now 12 years old and enjoys a happy retirement with his trainer’s family. ​ Milka was born on March 13, 2020, and replaces Lupo in the Argentinian volunteers' rescuers ACECC team. (Asociación Civil Escuela Canina de Catastrofe)​ Besides being trained for search & rescue missions, both dogs are super companions, and really enjoy family life. This is what makes them very protective. ​ They are super friendly and of course, happy.

TESTIMONY OF A BINOMIAL: Nahuel and his dogs Lupo and Milka.

​ “My name is Nahuel Fraga. I'm 23 and I live in Lanús, in the province of Buenos Aires.​

I'm a fire protection technician and I work for the Buenos Aires City Fire Department. I've been a member of the ACECC since I was 13, where I trained search and rescue dogs.​

I had the pleasure of training my first dog, Lupo. Lupo is now enjoying family life in my home as he has retired. With him, I took part in several operations, including the last earthquake in Mexico City, in the Federal District.

​ Today, Milka, a 3-year-old Border Collie, is trained to search for living people in collapsed structures and vast areas.​

I've been an official volunteer firefighter for 7 years: I started very young, my family having a long career as a firefighter that began with my great-grandfather.

​ Within the fire station, I carry out duties in the training department, in the induction course (CBI) and in the clothing department.”​

Disaster search dogs have become vital lifesavers across the world since their introduction during the middle of the 20th century. Their outstanding sense of smell, calm, intelligence, loyalty and versatility enable them to excel in search and rescue tasks.