I just found some additional information. The study started in 1995 with Oklahoma City and is sponsored by IAMS. Beth's WGSD, Czar, was at Oklahoma City - I'm not sure if he was part of the study or not but I believe he died from hemangioma sarcoma of the heart. Then IAMS also started following the Pentagon SAR dogs. Here's a link to an article from THE WASHINGTON TIMES about Beth, Fearghas and the IAMS study. http://www.washtimes.com/metro/20031130-115702-5699r.htm Here's a link to a picture on Amazon of Czar on the front cover of a book about Beth's SAR experiences. http://www.amazon.com/Search-Rescue-Samantha-Glen/dp/044922578X Gayle & the Hooligans! http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=6&uid=4294023 - Link to The Hooligans Albums -- "arycrest@xxxxxxxxxxx" <arycrest@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Mr friend Beth Barkley's SAR dog, Fearhgus, a WGSD, (they were at the Pentagon's search) has been followed with yearly MIR's sponsored by some corporation (forget who). He developed a very, very rare form of cancer in his head which was removed earlier this year. They don't know his long term prognosis but I keep him in my prayers that he'll have a full recovery and live to a ripe old age. Gayle & the Hooligans! http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=6&uid=4294023 - Link to The Hooligans Albums -- Kmgraphic2@xxxxxxx wrote: it has come to light (finally) that so many of the rescuers at ground zero are now suffering from severe pulmonary problems due to the "dust" they inhaled while working on the pile. this dust contains everything from cement to asbestos to lead and glass and many other toxic substances. (some have already died from this). in effect, these people inhaled a building and everything in it. does anyone on this list have or know people who have S&R dogs who worked the world trade center after 9/11? if so, what is happening to those dogs? hopefully, now that it has been publicized, these brave people will receive all the help they need from the government (i know, i'm being overly optimistic). i doubt the dogs will receive any assistance beyond what their owners can give them. if anyone has any information regarding the status of these wonderful dogs, please speak up - if they need medical help, we should be doing something about it. diane Diane Strasser Silstra German Shepherds "In dog years I'm dead." - Author unknown ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================