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Border collie Skye, a trained therapy dog now learning search and rescue in a national park in California, has her first opportunity to help when a sixteen-year-old boy goes missing. Includes information about border collies and working dogs.

"Scout, once a stray puppy with a troubled past, has grown into one of the best search-and-rescue dogs in Mississippi. And now he's ready for bigger and better things: Scout is joining the National Guard. But Scout's new life as a K9 recruit is far from easy as he adjusts to his challenging training and a brand-new family. Twelve-year-old Matt is determined to help Scout feel at home in Nevada, but when a terrifying flash flood hits town, the pair...

"Dutch shepherd puppy Halo has spent almost her whole life training for one job: finding and rescuing people trapped in disaster zones. Her bond with her human partner, Cat, is unshakable, and together they can overcome any obstacle. But training to be an Urban Search and Rescue dog is anything but easy. It's going to take all of Halo's courage and skill, plus all of Cat's dedication, in order to succeed. This true story of a hero's journey from adorable...

"Ben and Hero, the incredible search-and-rescue dog, have saved the day before-but never like this. Bens town is in trouble when two convicts escape from a nearby prison. His dad, a police officer, sets off to find the men and bring them to justice, but then Bens dad disappears and the trail goes cold. Ben knows that its up to him and Hero to solve the case. As they embark on their most dangerous mission yet, the two best friends must stock up on...

"On September 11, 2001, terrorists attacked the World Trade Center in New York City. Many people were killed, and several were trapped under the collapsed buildings. When Canadian police officer James Symington heard about the attacks, he knew he and his trained search and rescue dog, Trakr, had to help. Follow Trakr's lead as he and Symington bravely search and dig through the rubble to help rescue survivors of one of the deadliest days in U.S. history"--...

Ellie is a bloodhound puppy from a family of search-and-rescue dogs, but so far her training has not gone well because she is too easily distracted--but her team is depending on her to focus on today's scavenger hunt.