Frank Carlson Library

"In this book, young readers learn about search-and-rescue dogs."--

"Join real-life therapy dog Willow as she aids her community and brings a smile to people who need her."--Back cover.

Presents the work of search and rescue dogs, including the history of using animals for search operations, why dogs are equipped for the job, and some of the situations when search and rescue animals are required.

Being a search-and-rescue officer is a fierce job filled with toppled buildings, the aftermath of natural disasters and emergency rescues! Only the best and bravest can do this job.

Presents information on snow search dogs, and includes information on which are the best breeds, how they are trained, and how they track scents and rescue people in the the snow. Includes glossary and index.

"The text opens with a true story of a search and rescue (SAR) dog, and then it explains the history of the SAR K-9 team and the training methods used to transform an ordinary dog into a canine hero"--Provided by publisher.

"On September 11, 2001, terrorists attacked the World Trade Center in New York City. Many people were killed, and many were trapped under the collapsed buildings. When police officer James Symington heard about the attacks, he knew he and his German shepherd, Trakr, had to help. Follow Trakr's lead as he and Symington bravely search and dig through the rubble to help rescue survivors of one of the deadliest days in U.S. history" -- Back cover.