DOG HEROES OF SEPTEMBER 11th

The American Kennel Club recently published a new book entitled:  Dog Heroes of September 11th -- a copy of which was given to me recently (Sept. 2007).  This is a book well worth reading and the pictures of these K9 heroes is something to behold:

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BOOK REVIEW

This oversize pictorial work profiles various canines; color photos on every page show them at work. Comments from the owners describe the dogs and what they did. Many individuals mention how hard it was for the animals not to find survivors, but what a comfort their presence was for the many firefighters and other rescue workers on the scene. Besides searching at the World Trade Center and at the Pentagon, dogs were used to locate remains at the Fresh Kills Landfill site. The book also has information about dog search and rescue and FEMA certification. A compelling browsing item that will attract teens.

Some of the most vivid and memorable scenes from the events and aftermath of 9/11 involve search-and-rescue teams painstakingly making their way through the rubble of the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Dog Heroes pays tribute to the canine/human teams that did this selfless work. At the heart of award-winning writer Bauer's book are three chapters: "The World Trade Center," "The Pentagon," and "The Fresh Kills Landfill." Each of the 77 canine heroes featured appears on a two-page spread, with a narrative of its contributions and accompanying color photos. There are explanatory chapters on the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (NDSDF), FEMA certification, and the search and rescue canine. The book closes with information on the veterinary care these canine heroes have received and a health study addressing the short- and long-term effects of involvement in a recovery of this magnitude. This book will touch the soul; highly recommended for public libraries, regardless of their size. [The publisher is donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book to the NDSDF.-Ed.]-Edell M. Schaefer, Brookfield P.L., WI Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.