Hero dogs : how a pack of rescues, rejects, and strays became America's greatest disaster-search partners
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Author
Contributors
Lobo, Paul, author.
Published
New York : St. Martin's Press, 2019.
ISBN
9781250179913, 1250179912
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Indian Prairie Public Library District - 1st Floor
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Published
New York : St. Martin's Press, 2019.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
327 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781250179913, 1250179912
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 323-327).
Description
"The incredible memoir of how Wilma Melville turned a band of shelter dogs into one of America's foremost disaster-response assets in catastrophes from 9/11 to Katrina. Ana and Hunter were failed service dogs. Recon was left for dead on the train tracks. Cody was returned to the shelter seven times before he turned two. To most, these dogs were unadoptable. Unsalvageable. Irredeemable. To retired gym teacher and grandma Wilma Melville, they were the heroes America needed. While volunteering as a canine search-and-rescue handler during the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, Wilma saw how ill-prepared the country was to respond to disasters. Then and there, beside her loyal Black Lab, Murphy, she made a pact, singlehandedly founding the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (SDF) and beginning a journey that would change the face of search-and-rescue in America forever. But even Wilma could not predict how desperately her idea would soon be needed. With 9/11, the scope of disaster response in America changed in an instant, and people across the country realized how crucial these dogs were, launching the SDF to a national stage. In this gripping, heartwrenching story, Wilma and writer Paul Lobo trace the paths of the amazing animals, firefighters, and volunteers who brought Wilma's dream to fruition. They recount struggles and triumphs as the dogs and their handlers face off with hurricanes, bombings, and other staggering disasters. Along the way, we witness the unshakeable bonds that develop between humans and these remarkable dogs"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Melville, W., & Lobo, P. (2019). Hero dogs: how a pack of rescues, rejects, and strays became America's greatest disaster-search partners (First edition.). St. Martin's Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Melville, Wilma and Paul, Lobo. 2019. Hero Dogs: How a Pack of Rescues, Rejects, and Strays Became America's Greatest Disaster-search Partners. St. Martin's Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Melville, Wilma and Paul, Lobo. Hero Dogs: How a Pack of Rescues, Rejects, and Strays Became America's Greatest Disaster-search Partners St. Martin's Press, 2019.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Melville, Wilma,, and Paul Lobo. Hero Dogs: How a Pack of Rescues, Rejects, and Strays Became America's Greatest Disaster-search Partners First edition., St. Martin's Press, 2019.
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