Hero Animals (13)
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Postal Service Debuts "Dogs at Work" Stamps
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Jan 23, 2012Here’s a postage announcement that’s sure to get an animal lover’s stamp of approval. On Friday, the U.S. Postal Service released its "Dogs at Work" series of 65-cent… Full Article ›
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The Saint Bernard, The Original Avalanche Search-and-Rescue Dog
By Jennifer Paull, Jan 26, 2012Odds are that the phrase “rescue dog” triggers a mental image for you of a shaggy, brown-and-white Saint Bernard, toting a little wooden barrel full of restorative brandy on its… Full Article ›
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What It's Like to Be an Avalanche Rescue Dog
By Jennifer Paull, Jan 26, 2012If you ever spot a dog jumping onto a ski lift, don’t worry, the high altitude isn’t getting to you. You may have spotted a canine avalanche expert, an essential member of a… Full Article ›
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House Fire Was No Match For a Pit Bull Puppy Who Saved Her Owner's Life
By Shayna Meliker, Jan 17, 2012An early morning fire nearly claimed the life of a Pittsburgh man on Monday — but his 7-month-old Pit Bull, Diamond, saved the day. Gary Terrell told Channel 4 Action News that he was… Full Article ›
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Great Dane Rescues His Owner and Changes the Lives of Other Abuse Victims with Pets
By Linda Fiorella, Mar 13, 2012Last year, when a 110-pound Great Dane leapt between a woman and the man who was beating her with a hammer, he not only saved the woman’s life — but he'll likely save the lives… Full Article ›
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Lost 3-Year-Old Girl Rescued Thanks To a Dog and His Microchip
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Jan 11, 2012There have been plenty of stories recently about lost pets reunited with their owners thanks to microchips. But in this case, it wasn’t only the dog who was returned. The microchip implanted in… Full Article ›
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Hero Rooster and Poodle Save Family From Fire
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Dec 9, 2011You often hear about hero dogs and, on occasion, hero cats. But, how about a hero rooster? Actually, this courageous cockerel teamed up with a poodle to alert a family to a fire engulfing their… Full Article ›
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See 9/11 Therapy Dog Eli at National Dog Show
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Nov 21, 2011From the start, Sherry Hanley knew Eli was special. And it turned out that the beautiful Belgian Sheepdog wasn’t special only to her — he’s been an extraordinary presence to the… Full Article ›
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Pit Bull Honored for Saving Woman's Life
By Laura Cross, Oct 27, 2011John Benton's wife would've bled to death if not for the couple's heroic dog, Titan. Last July, Benton was heading to work when the normally well-behaved Titan wouldn't allow him to… Full Article ›
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Retrieved: A New Book Featuring 9/11 Search and Rescue Dogs
Sep 9, 2011
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Retrieved: A New Photo Book Honors 9/11 Search and Rescue Dogs
By Liz Ozaist, Sep 9, 2011It’s believed that some 40,000 people volunteered to help out at Ground Zero in the weeks and months following 9/11. But it was a select group of first responders who caught the… Full Article ›
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The Many Faces of 9/11 Hero Dogs
By Liz Ozaist, Apr 25, 2012As the nation prepares to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, many Americans are reflecting on the lives lost and the brave individuals who risked their lives to… Full Article ›
