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Bear, Heart of a Hero: The Story of a Man and His Ground Zero Search and Rescue Dog Paperback – September 1, 2003

by Scott Shields (Author), Nancy M. West (Author)

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You're gone now, Bear, but your memory lives on. I can't thank you enough for what you gave! -- Diana Campbell,Las Vegas, Nevada

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"I read "Bear: Heart of a Hero" and found it to be one of the best human-animal relationship stories I know of. Bear's story — both in his valiant efforts at Ground Zero and through the work of The Bear Search and Rescue Foundation — is one of courage and deserves the attention of everyone." Quote by: World renown primatologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, UN Messenger of Peace, Founder, The Jane Goodall Institute

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Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Hero Dog Publications, Inc. (September 1, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0974365904
ISBN-13: 978-0974365909
Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
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George Orwell would be proud of those who were paid to put up negative responses without doing any real research

Byscott shieldson August 30, 2015

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Phil Convicted in federal court in Newark New Jersey computer fraud and creating dozens of fake comment on the Internet

Amazing the hoaxes that go on the Internet and how people fall for them .George Orwell would be proud of the people who put up negative responses without doing any real research

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A Hero Dog

ByInezon October 3, 2015

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This is a most amazing story of the first rescue dog at Ground Zero. Bear and his owner went above and beyond to assist in the immediate aftermath of the tragedy. I simply loved the story.

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Incredible dog.

ByD. Russellon April 2, 2010

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Bear was an incredible dog. I am so grateful for his service and the opportunity to read about him.

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Very sad

ByGregory F. Heifneron July 24, 2009

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I also knew Scott and Theo, post 911. I was inspired by the story and have owned Goldens my whole life. I cried like a baby over the book about Bear. My old Golden laying at my feet while I read it. Great writing, if it had only been true.

The only good thing that came out of this is that my company was energized in the emergency management market (where we really do save lives) to build systems for emergency responders (like I thought Scott was). So a tiny bit of good came from it.

Motivation comes from strange places some times and I was motivated by Bear's story.

Bear was a very brave old dog and I am sad the story isn't what it was presented as. I still cannot help but love Bear. Don't blame Bear for the fact the story got out of Scott's control and his weakness took over from there.

Theo (not Bears relative) is still a wonderful Golden. He was not agressive #when I knew him) and is a fine dog as well. The fact that neither was trained for SARS makes me angry that Bear was exposed to these conditions at this age. This makes me mad at Scott, but it just shows what a huge heart these dogs have.

Scott has to deal with the mess he has created and realise he has not done justice to Bear and his memory. Good dog, bad human.

Greg

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There are some serious questions being asked as to its truthfulness in detail.

ByThomas fletcheron February 7, 2006

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Scott shields who has not a real Capt. was there as was his aged dog Bear. that's no in doubt. WE who have written in the negative have first hand knowledge and WERE there. Walking around the site for hours maybe days, meeting and greeting and making sure to have lots of photo ops. does not make one a hero. Poor Bear didn't have a choice. Scott took is UNCERTIFIED, UNTRAINED dog into one of the most dangerous places in history. Yes, bear made finds of DECESED PEOPLE or tripped over them and they WERE IN THE COMMAND STATION RIGHT WHERE THEY WERE TO BE. My untrained dog also would have found the smell of us alive or not under ruble. it was a smell that didn't belong there. There are live trained dogs, cadaver dogs and then you have the find the ball dogs which bear and his "son" Theo. are.
period.
the book is a good read if you love warm and fuzzy and the facts don't matter, not does the Mr. shields making himself a hero. Like i said the poor bear didn't have a choice.
I tended to them both at forward triage and know what i speak of. Bear was an old k9 that was negligently brought there. Animal cruelty comes to mind as Mr. shields also brought his UNTRAINED and aggressive new k-9 Theo. to new Orleans for the photo ops.

UPDATE- Also be aware Scott Shields and his Sister Patty both have been convicted and sentanced to prision time in federal ft. dix facility for FEMA and RED Cross fraud. they are also barred from pertending to be a search and rescue person, fire staff and his org. has been ordered dissolved. OH, YA.... He actually has to get a JOB!!!! God Forbid!!!!

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Nancy West Brings Bear Alive

Byc johnsonon August 9, 2006

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It is obvious that Nancy West is a very clever and talented writer. Her ability to infuse Scott Shield's story with pathos and make a heart-rendering portrait of Bear is impressive. Too bad the character she chose to write about has turned out to be so much less than her words and book suggest. Her central character Shields has turned out to be a teller of tall talls in real life, and uses this book to misrepresent himself as a "great hero" of 911. Mr. Shields should stick to the facts of Ms. West's book and stop inventing stories such as "commanding" search teams at Ground Zero, calling himself a "Captain",saying that his dog made live finds and saved the most victims at 9/11.(Good grief even this book says he was only there for 3 days!) This guy even introduces his current untrained dog, Theodore, as Bear's son and parades him around in a search vest. Mr. Shields should try reading his author, Ms. West's, "notes to the reader" on this page so he can learn the facts of his own story. Please, Mr. Shields, stop trying to deceive the public with your tall tales. I give Ms. West's writing "2" stars. Shields character "0"

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Scott Shields indicted for FRAUD!

ByDue North Farmon February 24, 2006

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What are we to think of this self-proclaimed "hero" now that he has been indicted by a grand jury for fraud? I do not think an individual who has been indicted by the federal government for fraudulently obtaining and utilizing post-9/11 rental assistance monies should be considered a hero at all. Mr. Shields has taken advantage of us all (including Nancy West, the author of this book), and using the guise of a 9/11 WTC canine search and rescue hero to do it is particularly disturbing. I would not recommend purchasing this book as it only further supports this con man and his hero facade.

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Book by the Captain of Fraud

ByMcLovinon August 19, 2011

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Book about a poor dog who had the unfortunate luck of being owned by a big fraud. Scott Shields was found guilty of fraud for receiving funds for 9/11 victims and workers, grossly exaggerating his time at 9/11. I met this man in Katrina, and must say he is an incredibly delusional, self absorbed, and pathological liar. Don't buy this book, its based on fiction and not factual events.