K9 Atticus

K9 Atticus

Born: 20 November 2005

Status: Certified FEMA Disaster Dog. Operational Area Search.

Qualifications: Certified FEMA Disaster Dog. ARDA Certified  Area Search Canine.

Favorite Treat: Ice cubes.

Handler: Jennifer M.

Breed: German Shepherd 

Deployments: March 2011 to Japan, following Earthquake and Tsnuami.

Non-SAR trick: From a stand, he can clear the top of our sliding glass door in one leap!

Notes: Atticus or "Finch" as he is also called at home has unusual allergies, that manifest on his skin. While the cause hasn't been accurately diagnosed, he maintains an amazing work ethic and doesn't let a few spotty patches on his skin slow him down.

Photos of K9 Atticus

PHOTO BY: NICHOLAS KAMM /AFP/Getty Images
K9 Atticus searching in Japan after the Tsunami.

PHOTO BY: NICHOLAS KAMM /AFP/Getty Images
Atticus rests after a long flight to Japan, before going to work, searching through debris. 

Atticus would crawl up the wall for his reward if he could.  

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