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Dog Who Searched for Survivors After 9/11, Katrina, Has Died

Animals (tags: dog, rescue, service dog, canine hero, dies, cancer )

Deanna
- 439 days ago - newsday.com

A black Labrador who became a national canine hero after burrowing through white-hot, smoking debris in search of survivors at the World Trade Center site died Wednesday after a battle with cancer. Owner Mary Flood had Jake put to sleep Wednesday after a

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Sophia D. (719)

Thursday July 26, 2007, 1:33 pm
may god bless every man and animal that made such sacrifice at ground zero working endlessly in the foulest smelling air for days upon days with no gear nothing very little food and water in the heat and blackness of the ashes of the dead

Kate P. (64)

Thursday July 26, 2007, 1:49 pm
This magnificient animal did more in his short lifetime than 98% of the human population ever will!! It's horrible, however, to hear how harrowing his last hours were. Jake is truly Leader of the Pack in heaven. He's probably busy developing a new outreach program for dog angels. I hope he gets a chance to say hi to my beloved Pip.

Jennie B. (280)

Thursday July 26, 2007, 2:31 pm
This shows you that you never know what little hero may be hiding behind that little orphan dog's face, so take a chance and give him/her a home and you, too, may have a Champ on your hands. This dog lived an exciting life even if it was short, and he deserves a good time over the Rainbow Bridge.Noted.

Jennie B. (280)

Thursday July 26, 2007, 2:32 pm
Noted

Barbcat Kay (595)

Thursday July 26, 2007, 3:01 pm
Amen to that, Jennie B. Jake deserves all the sun-in-the-fun he can possibly have at Rainbow Bridge!! Noted...

Black Cat (80)

Thursday July 26, 2007, 4:15 pm
I agree with Jennie B.All animals need a forever home.All dogs can be a hero cauce they will show you love.

Ramona Gehl (133)

Thursday July 26, 2007, 6:24 pm
Jake was a brave and awesome dog........a true HERO!!!!!

Inge Boey (61)

Friday July 27, 2007, 4:03 am
May you rest in peace Jake, you are a true hero!!!! So many rescue dogs who have to search in the most harsh, dangereous and non healthy circumstanses are ALL heroes.
Beautiful Jake, you are in my thoughts.