Tobiasly’s Blog

Jake, the Black Labrador who became a national hero after searching for survivors of the WTC attacks and Hurricane Katrina, died today. He was put to sleep by his owner after his battle with cancer took a turn for the worse.

Jake was one of fewer than 200 government-certified rescue dogs. He bravely searched through dangerous, white-hot debris to find survivors, and was welcomed as a hero in NYC and elsewhere. He also helped train other rescue dogs and their owners.

Good boy, Jake.