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Posted by Callista on September 07, 2002 at 19:23:26:

In Reply to: Canine Heroes of Sept 11 posted by PHChristy on September 06, 2002 at 20:54:58:

OK, I did find it. It says:

"Bear, a 12-year-old golden retriever, risked his life and health to locate people trapped in the rubble of the World Trade Center after the September 11 terrorist attacks. His human partner Scott Shields says that in the first few days after the attack Bear located more human survivors than any other dog at the site. (....)

"Veterinary Pet Insurance, a Brea, California-based insurance company, offered free insurance policies for the more than 300 search and rescue dogs that helped at Ground Zero.

"Owners of 89 of the dogs took the offer. Five, including Bear, were rejected on the basis of pre-existing health conditions.

"But on Friday, Dr. Jack Stephens, CEO and founder of VPI, said he made a mistake and will cover Bear. 'Hopefully Mr. Shields will accept our offer,' Stephens said.

"In addition, a Nassau County animal shelter offered Friday to cover the $3,000 cost of Bear's outstanding medical bills and provide him with lifetime medical care.

"Shields said he hopes to start a foundation in Bear's name to benefit search-and-rescue dogs.

Here is the whole article:

http://www.cnn.com/2002/US/07/19/bear.insurance/

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