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.
February 8th, 2008 at 10:58 am
Rest in peace Jake, thank you for your work at ground zero. Labs are the best dogs for search and rescue working their hearts out. I hope you’re at the Rainbow Bridge with Syrus, the police dog that didn’t make it out on 9/11.
January 31st, 2010 at 7:18 pm
I had the privilege of caring for this dog on occasion before he passed and was working the day he died. He was an amazing boy and is greatly missed.