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Posts in category "Search and Rescue dogs"

U.S. Postal Service Honors Working Dogs

U.S. Postal Service Honors Working Dogs
Here’s the press release….a nice thing, I think…USPS honoring working dogs MERRIFIELD, VA — The U.S. Postal Service celebrates the enduring partnership between dogs and people with the issuance of the 65-cent Dogs at Work set of four stamps. “We are proud to commemorate these specialized dogs on stamps,” said U.S. Postal Inspection Service Homeland... Read more »

WGN Radio Petcast, American Humane Association Salute to American Canine Heroes

WGN Radio Petcast, American Humane Association Salute to American Canine Heroes
Listen HERE to this very special WGN Radio Petcast (note, this podcast may take a few moments to load). A celebration of the The American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards, presented by Cesar Canine Cuisine, seen on the Hallmark Channel on November 11. This is the first ever televised celebration of ordinary dogs (and people)... Read more »

Hero Dog Awards on Hallmark Channel, 11-11-11

Hero Dog Awards on Hallmark Channel, 11-11-11
The Hero Dog Awards, presented by Cesar Canine Cuisine is on the Hallmark Channel, Friday night 11/11/11. I wrote a piece for my national newspaper column about the Hero Dog Awards (this is from the Los Angeles Times)... and a similar story for Animal Planet’s It’s Me or the Dog Victoria Stilwell’s Positively website on... Read more »
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American Humane Associaton Hero Dog Award Winners

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The American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards will air on November 11 on the Hallmark Channel. Hero dogs will be honored for their amazing accomplishments in eight categories. Among those attending this red carpet gala, a sort of Golden Globes for pets – except that instead of the booze flowing freely, there is Cesar Canine... Read more »

American Humane Association Honors 9/11 Search & Rescue Dogs

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1010 Wins Susan Richard’s excellent report on American Humane Association’s honor to search and rescue dogs... Read more »

September 11 Brought Us Together....What Happened?

September 11 Brought Us Together....What Happened?
By Steve Dale What do our pets really know? Of course, I remember exactly what I was doing on Sept. 11, 2001. I happened to be watching the Today Show when the first tower of the World Trade Center was hit. Soon, it became apparent that America was under attack. My wife, Robin, who then... Read more »
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WGN Radio Petcast: Search & Rescue Dog Heroes of September 11

WGN Radio Petcast: Search & Rescue Dog Heroes of September 11
Here is my current WGN Radio PETCAST: Click HERE to listen (note – it may take a few moments to load).  This special Podcast was an honor for me to host, as I speak with several dog handlers who were at the site of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Listen to my... Read more »

Dog Heroes of September 11

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I don’t know how you can scroll through this gallery and not get emotional. I will never forget September 11, and will be forever grateful of the emergency responders – including search and rescue dogs and their handlers. I authored a print story, 10 years after 9-11, what do the search and rescue dog handler... Read more »

Saluting Military Dogs

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After June 1, you can vote for Hero Dogs to win Hero Dog Awards….Here are some nominees in the Military Working Dog Category (you can still nominate Hero Dogs through the end of May). Military working dogs have saved thousands of lives, as I wrote about here. These dogs have devoted their lives to our... Read more »
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Celebrating Dogs: American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards

By Steve Dale If you have a dog, there’s no doubt your best friend is a hero to you. But some dogs’ heroic exploits are downright amazing. Heroic canines and their accomplishments will be celebrated October 1 in Los Angeles at the American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards (sponsored by Cesar brand dog food). Finalists... Read more »