Blogs Posts on "Canine Heros"
From Shelter Dog to Certified Hero, Police Narcotics Dog by For the Love of the Dog on Nov 6, 2009This pretty boy may look like he just lounging around like any other dog but this is Pantera, the newest addition to Chicago Police Department’s Organized Crime Division although it wasn’t all that long ago this 16-month-old Black LabR...
The Bark Heard Around the World – Video by For the Love of the Dog on Nov 4, 2009When Yuri Gagarin was launched into space on April 12, 1961 from Star City, Russia, it was dubbed “The Roar that was Heard around the World”. Though he was the first man in space, he was not the first earthling in space. Four years...
A Special Kind of Hero by For the Love of the Dog on Nov 2, 2009Last week, one of the FBI working dogs, Freddy, was killed in the line of duty while federal agents raided the hideout of men suspected of involvement with an organized crime ring and who were also allegedly part of a radical Islamic sect. Freddy...
Dogs; 4-Legged, Furry Wonder Drugs – VIDEO by For the Love of the Dog on Oct 10, 2009There’s a recent study about dogs and all their wonderful benefits, including health benefits. Whenever I hear something like this I guess I am always a bit surprised. All you have to do is ask someone with dogs about the benefits of having...
Love and Loyalty to Death and Beyond by For the Love of the Dog on Sep 20, 2009This story shows yet again the amazing devotion of our canine companions. Although it is not a “happy” story, it is heartening. Last week in Port Orange, FL, authorities were trying to get to the body of 50-year-old Judy Long Ingalsbe...
9/11 – We Rememer! A Tribute – VIDEO by For the Love of the Dog on Sep 11, 2009On this day I want to take a moment and pay tribute and honor the memories of those who lost their lives, to those who worked and rescued and of course to the incredible canines who worked along side their human partners. We remember! Like most ev...
A Labor Day Special – In Praise of “Working Dogs” – VIDEO by For the Love of the Dog on Sep 6, 2009Dogs are invaluable assistants to the human race. Their love and dedication to the job surpasses humans including the most extreme workaholics. Here are some popular canine employment positions. Police Dogs. Specially trained to assist police an...
Devoted Dog Struggles to Save Drowned Owner by For the Love of the Dog on Aug 29, 2009Three canoeists on Lake Ontario spotted a dog along the shoreline in Oakville, Ontario. The dog had a leash trailing off his neck and appeared to be “tugging on something.” They found a woman floating facedown near the shore and the dog...
Neighbor’s Dog Saves Wheelchair Bound Man from Fire – VIDEO by For the Love of the Dog on Aug 20, 2009The Huntsville, AL home of a wheelchair bound man, Ray Worilow, burned to the ground recently, and he says he would have gone with it if it wasn’t for one uncommon hero, the neighbor’s five-year-old German Shepherd, Deja! Gotta love thes...
13-Pound Pooch Takes Hero Pet of the Year – VIDEO by For the Love of the Dog on Aug 18, 2009Meet Chi Chi, this little chihuahua mix is 13-pounds of attitude and now the Reader’s Digest Hero Pet of the Year! Seems this little guy was out basking on Indian Beach on North Carolina’s Outer Banks with his owners, Rick and Mary Lane, wh...
