Comments on: What we’re reading today …

By: KathyF

KathyF — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 18:39:20 +0000

Has anyone looked into the rates of 9/11 dogs dying from cancer? Bear, a golden who worked long hours on 9/11, died a couple of years ago from cancer.

Canaries in the coal mine?

By: shadepuppy

shadepuppy — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 03:10:48 +0000

I’d read about Jake’s passing (“after a last stroll through the fields and a dip in the creek…” — great last memories for dog and owner)and the nursing home cat (will we ever know HOW or WHY?), but hadn’t seen/heard the YouTube video slideshow — that is a keeper, even though I’ll have to go thru a bunch of tissues each time I watch it. Thanks for the links!

By: Trudy Jackson

Trudy Jackson — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:30:33 +0000

You are a hero Jake. Rest In Peace.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:06:00 +0000

I am humbled by these creatures.

By: straybaby

straybaby — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 22:54:46 +0000

i realize the article is about Jake, but this just really pushes my buttons:

“Many human ground zero workers have complained of health problems they attribute to their time at the site . . . “

Complained?! They are sick and some have died or are dying. Thanks AP . . .

By: Nadine L.

Nadine L. — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:07:29 +0000

Some time after 9/11, I had the incredible opportunity to spend a few days visiting with some of the exceptional search and rescue dogs and their handlers. I will never, ever forget the stories told and dog kisses offered. Jake was a love and Mary so very dedicated to S&R. This is especially sad news to me having met them both. Goodbye Jake. You were the best of the best.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 18:10:19 +0000

Farewell Jake! You will be missed.