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Author : Wilma Melville
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 13,19 MB
Release : 2019-01-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1250179912

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The true story of the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation by retired physical education teacher Wilma Melville, and the amazing dogs and their handlers that faced off with devastating catastrophes from 9/11 to Hurricane Katrina. In 1995, retired physical education teacher Wilma Melville volunteered as a canine search-and-rescue (SAR) handler with her Black Labrador Murphy in the aftermath of the Oklahoma City bombing. At the time, there were only fifteen FEMA certified SAR dogs in the United States. Believing in the value of these remarkable animals to help save lives, Wilma knew many more were needed in the event of future major disasters. She made a vow to help 168 dogs receive search-and-rescue training in her lifetime—one for every Oklahoma City victim. Wilma singlehandedly established the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (SDF) to meet this challenge. The first canine candidates—Ana, Dusty, and Harley—were a trio of golden retrievers with behavioral problems so severe the dogs were considered irredeemable and unadoptable. But with patience, discipline, and love applied during training, they proved to have the ability, agility, and stamina to graduate as SARs. Paired with a trio of firefighters, they were among the first responders searching the ruins of the World Trade Center following 9/11—setting the standard for the more than 168 of the SDF’s search-and-rescue dogs that followed. Beautiful and heart-wrenching, Hero Dogs is the story of one woman’s dream brought to fruition by dedicated volunteers and firefighters—and the bonds they forged with the incredible rescued-turned-rescuer dogs to create one of America’s most vital resources in disaster response.

Author : Lou Jefferson
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,29 MB
Release : 2017-01-20
Category : Animal heroes
ISBN : 9781542671712

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*** LARGE PRINT EDITION*** Meet incredible dogs that went beyond what is expected of a man's best friend. They have shown extraordinary courage and unconditional love for their human companions. Read about their astonishing journeys. *** LARGE PRINT EDITION*** Dogs and humans have lived together for over 20,000 years. This is a book of true stories about actual dogs, the humans they knew, what they did - and what happened to them, including: The men and dogs who saved the children of an Alaskan town from a killer disease The men and dogs who ventured to find the North and South Poles - and the crazy lady who instigated the expedition to travel around the world from top to bottom and back, going across both Poles. How French poodles Winkie, Chinka, and Mickey helped save 150 men from the Nazis The exploits of two incredible American dogs in World Wars I & II One of the first Seeing Eye dogs in the United States And Barry, the dog who saved travelers in the Alps ... and began the St. Bernard breed Scroll back up and grab your copy today!

Author : Jon M. Fishman
Publisher : Lerner Publications ™
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 36,23 MB
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1512436542

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Which animal can help people who are stressed or lonely? A therapy dog! Therapy dogs are trained to stay calm in all sorts of situations. They can help people practice reading, visit sick hospital patients, and more. Learn all about these furry community helpers!

Author : Meish Goldish
Publisher : Bearport Publishing
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 24,4 MB
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1617726435

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Omar Rivera, an office worker who is blind, and his guide dog, Salty, were on the 71st story of the World Trade Center’s North Tower on the morning of September 11, 2001 when terrorists hijacked two planes and crashed them into the World Trade Center towers. Omar’s coworkers raced to the stairway to escape the burning building. With chaos all around, Omar told his dog to guide him down the stairs. Would Salty be able to lead his owner to safety? In this book, young readers will meet the brave dogs that helped people during and after the deadly terrorist attack. From guide dogs that calmly led their owners to safety, to the 300 search-and-rescue dogs that used their powerful sense of smell to try to find survivors in the rubble, these incredible animals were part of the largest canine rescue operation in U.S. history. With true stories and full-color photographs of dogs working at Ground Zero, this book is sure to appeal to dog lovers everywhere.

Author : Betsy Byars
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 27,99 MB
Release : 2014-03-25
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1466867051

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'My Hero' to Be Chosen: Eight finalists will compete tonight for the title My Hero. The winner will wear the coveted gold Hero medal. These brave and courageous dogs will each appear with their nominator who will tell their story. There's Smiley, who fought a giant bull. Bear used his giant paws to save the life of another dog. Munchkin warned a gardener of a poisonous snake about to strike. Old Dog helped find people buried under rubble after a tornado. Buster pulled a baby carriage out of the path of a careening truck. Blue, who had never been known to bark, used his voice to bring help to his wounded master. Dopey's constant barking saved the life of a baby left in a sweltering car. Little Bit brought love and companionship to a nursing home resident. In My Dog, My Hero each story is told in the unique, sometimes humorous, but always compelling voice of the person whose life was changed by the heroic action of a very extraordinary dog. Betsy Byars and her daughters Betsy Duffey and Laurie Myers have joined forces to create dog stories full of adventure and suspense. Loren Long's paintings capture the heroic dignity of each of the dogs and heighten the drama of their special stories.

Author : Lou Jefferson
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 36,33 MB
Release : 2017-01-21
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ISBN : 9781542694742

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True dog stories that will inspire and warm your heart. These incredible dog heroes have demonstrated acts of bravery, courage, and intelligence beyond and above what you would expect of man's best friend. *** LARGE PRINT EDITION***Ask pet owners how they feel about their companions and you will no doubt be met with descriptions of love and adoration. We have a special bond with our pets, and this is especially true with our bond to dogs.Throughout history, dogs have been our faithful companions. Whether it is for hunting, protection, sport, or companionship, the relationship between people and dogs is one that is unprecedented anywhere else in the animal world. They are more than just pets; they are loyal companions, and in some cases, they are lifesavers.In this book, you will read about twelve of the most amazing heroic dogs in recent times. Each one has impacted the lives of humans in truly incredible ways. Each of these dogs comes from a different beginning and environment, but they all have something in common: incredible intuition and protective instincts. Read on to learn about these amazing creatures and the almost unbelievable ways that they have saved the lives and spirits of humans.Meet the dogs in this book: Katrina, Hurricane Katrina Savior Ginny, a fearless Rottweiler, saves paraplegic from burning truck Trakr, breaking boundaries and saving feline livesBelle, making calls to save lives Duke, most loyal babysitter Noah, canine shields, and life saver Treo, the decorated war hero Kiko, the canine surgeon Yogi, saves the day after a tragic bike accident Xana, shelter dog brings life to autistic boy Tobu, Heimlich miracle Let's get started! Scroll back up and order your copy today!

Author : Nona Kilgore Bauer
Publisher : CompanionHouse Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,71 MB
Release : 2023-01-31
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781621872382

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Dog Heroes of September 11th -- A Tribute to America's Search and Rescue Dogs, now in its Tenth Anniversary second edition, is the first and only major publication to salute the canines that served our nation in the recovery missions following the terrorists' strikes on America. In his foreword to this edition, former New York City mayor Rudolph Giuliani says, "No American could be unmoved by the stories and images of these dogs and their handlers....Their journeys, as told in these pages, reinforce our resolve to persevere, rebuild and keep our nation safe and strong." A testament to man's best friend and his most critical role in American history, Dog Heroes of September 11th pays tribute to 79 canine heroes and their handlers, retelling their heart-stirring stories and photographically capturing many defining moments of the days that followed September 11, 2001. This oversized gift book features over 400 color photographs, many never seen except in this publication. Nona Kilgore Bauer, who has won multiple awards for her books on dogs, interviewed each of the handlers who participated in the recovery efforts at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, Shanksville, Penn., and the Fresh Kills landfill, the site to which remains from the fallen towers were transported, and lovingly retells their stories of heroism and bravery. In its first edition (released in 2006), Dog Heroes of September 11th won numerous awards, including book of the year from the Dog Writers Association of America, Book-of-the-Month Club, and the Independent Book Publishers Association. The second edition, expanded with over 100 new pages and over 150 new full-color photographs, presents chapters on military working dogs in Iraq and Afghanistan, the therapy dogs who worked at Ground Zero, the SDF's new National Training Center, and post-9/11 rescue missions at home and abroad. A special section, written by selected 9/11 handlers, pays tributes to their canine partners who passed away after their recovery missions. In addition to paying tribute to the dog-and-handler teams that were deployed after the attacks, this I-5 Press book supports the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (SDF) in its mission to produce certified search and rescue teams to protect our whole nation. A portion of the proceeds of Dog Heroes of September 11th benefits the SDF.

Author : Emma Bland Smith
Publisher : Graphic Arts Books
Page : 39 pages
File Size : 32,46 MB
Release : 2020-06-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1513262955

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The incredible true story of one dog’s heroic feats during the 2017 Tubbs Fire, one of the most destructive wildfires in California history. One October night in 2017, when wildfire raged in Sonoma and Napa counties, the Hendel family was suddenly evacuated from their homes and farms to escape to safety and forced to leave behind their Pyrenees dog, Odin. Odin refused to leave his nightly post of guarding the family’s eight young goats, despite the family’s desperate attempts to lead him away. Brokenhearted, the Hendels were sure they would never see their dog again. But when the fire calmed and the family returned home, to their shock they found Odin singed yet safe, along with all the goats and several orphaned deer the dog had protected as well. Odin, Dog Hero of the Fires is a touching and inspirational true tale that honors the bravery and strength of Odin as well as commemorates the stories of those affected by the Tubbs Fire.

Author : Connie Goldsmith
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books (Tm)
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 44,53 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1512410128

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While in a war zone, a military working dog (MWD) and its handler live together, eat together, play together, sleep together, and risk their lives for each other every day. The dogs work with handlers in every branch of the US military. They guard military bases, sniff out concealed explosives and other weapons, and alert their handlers to hidden enemies. Learn how the military selects these special dogs and trains them for the many tasks they perform while on duty. Meet Rex, Clipper, Maci, Iva, Ikar, and other MWDs who have served the US military in conflicts around the world.

Author : Margot Theis Raven
Publisher : Sleeping Bear Press
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 24,10 MB
Release : 2014-08-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1627537716

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During World War I, while stationed overseas in France with the United States Army, Private James Donovan literally stumbles upon a small dog cowering on the streets of Paris. Named Rags for his disheveled appearance, the little stray quickly finds a home with Donovan and a place in his heart. Although the Army did not have an official canine division, Rags accompanies Donovan to the battlefield, making himself a useful companion delivering messages and providing a much-appreciated morale boost to the soldiers. News about Rags spreads and soon the little dog's battlefield exploits become the stuff of legend. But during a fierce battle near the end of the war, both Rags and Donovan are wounded. Severely injured, Donovan is sent back to the United States. And the little dog with the big heart refuses to leave his best friend's side.