I will lay down my life for you
and expect nothing but love in return.
I protect my officer with my life,
and would gladly take a bullet in his place.
I am sent in to find lost children
and fugitives on the run.
I find drugs and weapons and even bombs.
I am the first sent in
and sometimes the last to leave.
I am the nose and ears of my officer.
I will protect and serve him.
I would die for him and for you.
I only ask for compassion and a kind word.
Author Unknown
Dedicated to all those wonderful dogs who help people
by giving unconditional love and friendship to the sick,
lonely and helpless and make life a little easier for so
many — The Guide Dogs, Hearing Dogs, Service Dogs, and Therapy Dogs.
~ The World Trade Center's Heroic Dog Yearbook A Hall of Fame dedication to the heroic dogs who lent their abilities in the rescue efforts after the 9/11 tragedy. Plus many more articles and stories.
~ Land of Pure Gold
A site that recognizes and celebrates the wonders of the Human-Golden Retriever Bond. All aspects of Golden Retriever living are explored and every service field and humanitarian effort that our Golden gems are responsible for, with respect to enhancing persons’ lives, is highlighted.
HE IS YOUR DOG
"He is your friend, your partner,
your defender, your dog.
You are his life, his love, his leader.
He will be yours, faithful and true
to the last beat of his heart.
You owe it to him
to be worthy of such devotion."
~ Author Unknown
~ Canine Search and Rescue Tribute
Over 250 SAR dogs worked around the clock at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon after the September 11th terrorist attacks. These heroes worked without the benefit of gas masks and protective clothing. They climbed and searched places considered too dangerous for humans. This photo tribute is in their honor in recognition of their bravery and heroic efforts.
~ 2006 Purina Animal Hall of Fame Now in its 38th year, the Purina Animal Hall of FameTM has honoured 106 dogs, 22 cats and even 1 horse in 1978, all of which have shown outsanding courage, loyalty and bravery in helping to save a human life. Among the 129 pets honoured to date are these 2006 inductees:
Read their stories.
~ From Homeless to Hero — Norton's Story
The story of a rescued dog who returned the favour. Norton was inducted into the Purina Animal Hall of Fame in 1999 for his heroic act.
In February, 2006, a Toronto Police Mounted Unit was struck by a vehicle in which the driver fled the scene. The officer was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. However, the horse, Brigadier — a seven year old Belgian-cross — suffered massive traumatic injuries and, for humanitarian reasons, needed to be killed at the scene. The driver was later arrested and charged with Dangerous Operation Causing Bodily Harm and Failure to Stop at the Scene of an Accident Causing Bodily Harm. No additional charges have yet been laid.
In the Criminal Code of Canada, there is no mention of Police Service Animals. Therefore, in Canada, intentionally killing a police dog, horse, or other active member police animal comes with no additional charges, unlike in many US States and countries that do protect their Police Service animals.
Please read more about this important issue and take a moment to add your name to the Petition for "Brigadier's Law":
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Note: We are always in need of articles, stories, poems, etc. for the Working Dogs section of Canada's Guide to Dogs — Submissions are welcome and encouraged. Please feel free to e-mail us.
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