Jake, the Labrador Retriever

who made headlines for his rescues during 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, was euthanized because he suffered from cancer. He was 12 years old, which is a typical life expectancy for that breed of dog.

Cancer is also common in dogs that age, so any exposure to chemicals and other pollutants during 9/11 may not have caused it.

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The View from Grizzly Peak

Today I went on a group hike through the Medford Parks and Recreation Department to Grizzly Peak, which is located in the Cascade-Siskiyou M...