Ramapo Rescue Dog Association

09/02/2026

K9 "Boomer" has passed away a few days ago. Our love and prayers are with handler Sean Dunn and his family. May Boomer live in our memories.

08/11/2026

NOLS Wilderness First Aid Certification Course

Ocotober 17-18th

Hosted by
Ramapo Rescue Dog Association/Foundation
Middletown, NY

Register:

Prepare for the unexpected with this engaging, hands-on introduction to wilderness medicine, taught over two or two and a half days. If you like to take short trips relatively close to medical resources, work at wilderness camps, enjoy weekend family outdoor activities, or recreate outdoors, this co...

08/08/2026

Our deepest condolences to our team member Laura Palmer, who lost her beloved girl Eva to a sudden illness. Ramapo will miss her greatly.
💔🐾🐕‍🦺

07/29/2026

July 26,2026 Unit training: High Point New Jersey State Park.
Good training and Silka's first day .

06/30/2026

June 28,2026 Unit Training: National forest Delaware water gap

06/27/2026

Last week members of RRDA went to Maine for a great weekend of learning and training in both HRD and trailing with Deb Palman, IPWDA master trainer. We also had 3 K9 teams receive their HRD recertifications.

Congratulations to our IPWDA recertified HRD teams:
Ashley / K9 Uli
James / K9 Sherpa
Tom / K9 Maxi

06/16/2026

06/14/2026 Training on Sunday in Mahlon Dickerson, N.J.

05/26/2026

May 24, 2026 Training at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. It was rainy and overcast but our K9s were enjoying every minute of training.

05/12/2026

May 10, 2026 Great Training Day at Stokes State Park, New Jersey

05/07/2026

We are saddened to share the loss of Nancy Brooks. Nancy was a longtime
member of Ramapo SAR and served at 9.11 with her K9 Jazz. Nancy along with
her K9 Chief were the team’s ambassadors making countless visits to SAR
events and community gatherings. K9 Chief was a crowd pleaser wherever he
went. Many times, while traveling to Hawaii, Nancy would find the time to
volunteer and help a local SAR team there.
Nancy never stopped helping our veterans, one of special assignments was
assisting aging veterans on their “Honor Fight” to Washington DC and Hawaii for
years. She loved to hear their stories and I am sure she made each and every
one of them feel like the real hero they were.
Nancy was a true giver to her community as she volunteered as a EMT with her
local ambulance company.
Nancy had a way to make people laugh but was also a no-nonsense girl. When
Nancy was around things were organized and the mission was met.
Nancy was also loved the music of Alabama and could be seen in the audience
of their shows.
There was so much to Nancy and her life!
Nancy has left a mark on so many and will be truly missed.
Our deepest condolences to Nancy’s family.
Rest easy our friend. It is time to walk your dogs again.

Date: June 13, 2026

Time: 4 pm to 8 pm – see specific program times below

Place: Claude R. Boyd – Spencer Funeral Home

448 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702

+1 631 669 2400

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/babylon-ny/nancy-brooks-12868650