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Rescue Dogs Search For Survivors In Philadelphia

June 5, 2013

(WORKING DOGS) PHILADELPHIA — A four-story building on Market St. in Philadelphia collapsed Wednesday morning, killing one woman and injuring 13 others. The building was undergoing demolition when it buckled, crashing down onto the neighboring building which housed a Salvation Army store with an unknown number of victims inside. Police dogs trained for search and rescue were brought to the scene to assist in locating all of the victims as quickly as possible. Read on to learn more about the search and rescue efforts. — Global Animal

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Dog Digs Up Human Foot, Prompts Murder Investigation

September 7, 2012

(WORKING DOGS) A murder investigation is underway after a dog named Lucky delivered a human foot to his front porch in Newberry Springs, a small unincorporated town, 130 miles outside of Los Angeles. His guardian, Erica, immediately contacted the San Bernardino County Sherriff’s Department on Sunday evening and reported Lucky’s findings of a human foot with the leg bone still attached. — Global Animal

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FBI Dogs Join Search for Missing Girls

July 21, 2012

(ANIMAL JOBS) IOWA — After two young girls went missing last week, authorities brought in FBI dogs to help narrow down the case. Scent pad samples of the two cousins’ shoes were given to the dogs to help trace their whereabouts, which caused a significant reaction in the canines. Whether they are sniffer dogs or therapy dogs, canines have become pretty common and useful in legal operations. Read on to learn more about how the dogs are helping in the pending case. — Global Animal

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Dog Saves Miners In Their Darkest Moments

July 1, 2012

(ANIMAL JOBS) The infamous phrase “the canary in a coal mine” serves as an allusion to upcoming danger, but now “the dog in a coal mine” might mean just the opposite. A Dutch Shepherd named Ginny became the first mine search and rescue dog. Alpha Natural Resources, the company that manages Ginny, is merging search and rescue methods and technologies with dog capabilities. Ginny, who was selected from a top breeding kennel for police dogs, underwent an extensive and comprehensive training program by Bill Dotson, president of Applied K9 Technologies.  Learn more about Ginny’s work and new endeavors in the mining field. — Global Animal

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Believe In Dog: Canine Rescue Teams Aid Japan

March 16, 2011

(PHOTO GALLERY) – Search and rescue dogs from all around the world are arriving in Japan to aid earthquake and tsunami victims.  These highly skilled dogs, partnered with firefighters and other first responders, play a vital role in finding human victims who are buried alive in the wreckage.

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US Canine Disaster Teams To Leave For Japan (& How To Help Animals In Japan)

March 12, 2011

[UPDATE: TEAM NOW DEPLOYED!] CALIFORNIA (PHOTOS) –Six search and rescue dog teams in Los Angeles are responding to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Meet the amazing teams here and find out which organizations, like World Vets, are leading relief efforts to help injured animals and displaced pets in Japan. – Global Animal

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Unlikely Dogs Become Search And Rescue Heroes

October 18, 2010

Read how shelter dogs who are pulled from impending euthanasia are saving lives as search and rescue heroes in disaster-stricken places like Haiti. Don’t you just love stories about animal heroes – especially those who were almost given up on? This one from the New York Times will make your heart soar.

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