Search dog called Matt has retired from being on call for the Isle of Man Search and Rescue Dog Association (SARDA)

Matt’s handler Marc Marshall was presented with a framed message, photo, and search dog tag to serve as a tangible reminder of their shared journey and the impact they’ve had on the lives of countless individuals.

Jim Macgregor, a trailing dog handler and national assessor, with SARDA Isle of Man said: “During Matt’s tenure, he was deployed on an incredible 52 jobs, some lasting over three days. His dedication and skills even earned him recognition from the Chief Constable for saving a life and reuniting loved ones. With three article finds under his belt, Matt’s contributions to the Search and Rescue Dogs Association Isle of Man have been truly remarkable.”

Jim added: ‘We would like to highlight a special moment that took place in honour of Matt and his handler, Marc Marshall. Marc was presented with a beautifully framed message, a photo of Matt, and his search dog tag.

This gesture, made by Jim MacGregor, serves as a token of appreciation for all that Marc and Matt have done during their time on the callout list and is a tradition of SARDA to all our retired dogs and handlers.

We cannot emphasise enough the significance of Marc’s unwavering commitment, training, and guidance, which played an integral role in Matt’s success.