Posted on 09/11/2003 5:06:26 PM PDT by Alouette
Quite a few SAR dogs developed respiratory problems. Those animals were treated and retired from active service. I did not find any stories about any dogs that had to be put down.
Lots of wonderful stories at this site:
Search & Rescue Dogs After 9-11
A human's senses could barely distinguish a chunk of concrete from a charred file cabinet, but a Labrador's nose knows exactly what to look for. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the best dogs for this type of work are Labrador Retrievers, Golden Labs and Border Collies. (Photo: Sep 14, 2001, FEMA News / Jocelyn Augustino)
Gus and his partner await the OK to move in. Unlike the WTC rescuers in New York City, Pentagon rescue teams had the opportunity to first construct makeshift columns and structural braces to fortify the crumbling site. (Photo: Sep 14, 2001, FEMA News / Jocelyn Augustino)
Gus raises a howl, signaling that he may have found something. Unfortunately, no survivors were recovered from the Pentagon disaster. (Photo: Sep 14, 2001, FEMA News / Jocelyn Augustino)
Inside the Pentagon, the scene is one of widespread devastation and ruin. The daunting task of searching the entire area is distributed amongst four 60-member search-and-rescue teams with a total of about 15 certified rescue dogs. (Photo: Sep 14, 2001, FEMA News / Jocelyn Augustino)
After a 12-hour shift, the rescuers rotate. Gus and his team take a well-deserved break. (Photo: Sep 14, 2001, FEMA News / Jocelyn Augustino)
Israeli K-9 trainers with guard dogs.
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My baby just after her first haircut by me:
Good job. But do I detect a hint of a "Oh, the indignity" look from the pooch?
"I am thinking my new pup might be an SAR or therapy dog candidate. She certainly has the brains couple with a very even keeled personality."
If Katie, the black lab, would ever get pregnant, we've decided to donate any left over pups to a local non-profit that trains donated pups to be companion dogs for the blind.
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