Presents the history of animals working with police forces to help fight crime, from historic horse-mounted police officers to modern drug-sniffing dogs and tracking animals.
Describes the history of animal use in wars and the military, from the use of horses in battle and pigeons to relay messages, to modern bomb-sniffing dogs and dolphins.
Presents the work of search and rescue dogs, including the history of using animals for search operations, why dogs are equipped for the job, and some of the situations when search and rescue animals are required.
"This title introduces readers to the intelligent and helpful animals, like dogs and miniature horses, that care for those who need help getting around or completing tasks."--Provided by publisher.
