Bear: Heart of a Hero.Bear: Heart of a Hero Captain Scott Shields and Nancy M. West Hero Dog Publications 980 Broadway, Suite 238, Thornwood, NY 10594 0974365904 $15.95 www.herodogpublications.com Bear: Heart of a Hero is the true story of America's most decorated dog, an eleven-year-old Golden Retriever golden retriever, breed of large sporting dog developed primarily in Scotland in the mid-19th cent. It stands about 23 in. (58.4 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 60 to 75 lb (27.2–34.1 kg). named Bear, a trained search and rescue dog The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in responding to law enforcement requests for missing persons. Dedicated handlers and hard working, well-trained dogs are required in search efforts to be effective in their task. who led the first teams into Ground Zero following the September 11th attacks On September 11, 2001, in the deadliest case of domestic Terrorism in the history of the United States, a group of 19 terrorists hijacked four U.S. airliners for use as missiles against targets in New York City and Washington, D.C. on the World Trade Towers. For his contribution to saving human lives, Bear has received honors from the United States Army United States Army Major branch of the U.S. military forces, charged with preserving peace and security and defending the nation. The first regular U.S. fighting force, the Continental Army, was organized by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1775, to supplement local and the "Hero Dog of the Year Award" from the International Cat Association, and even a "fireman's farewell" to mark his passing. Bear: Heart of a Hero tells of Bear's life and the bond he shared with his owner, as well as a discussion of how search and rescue dogs are carefully bred, raised, and trained. Inspirational and especially recommended for dog lovers. 
Scott Shields has proven to be a fraud. This book is no longer available. The co author Nancy West has refused to sell additional copies of the book because of the lies and misrepresentations included within. http://www.scottshieldsfraud.com
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