Cornell's first police dog, who helped safeguard presidents and pop stars, dies

Sabre, a rescued black Labrador retriever who was Cornell's first police dog, died Jan. 5 at age 12 in Ithaca.

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Knife attack on dog leads to jail time

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Dogs, handlers train to save avalanche victims along Wasatch Front (video)

Dogs, handlers train to save avalanche victims along Wasatch Front (video) By Brett prettyman The Salt Lake Tribune Published Jan 26, 2012 08:29AM MDT BRIGHTON — Tucker, the 4-month-old black Labrador Retriever, locked his legs and did his best to get off of his leash as Lauren Edwards pulled him toward the waiting helicopter. But like all good avalanche rescue dogs, the young puppy quickly gave ...

Sabre, Cornell's First Police Dog, Who Helped Safeguard Presidents, Prime Ministers and Pop Stars, Dies at 12

Sabre, a rescued, happy-go-lucky black Labrador Retriever who served as Cornell University's first police dog, died on Jan. 5, 2012 in Ithaca. Over an eight-year career that ended in 2008, the retriever kept venues safe for students, faculty and visiting dignitaries such as President Bill Clinton, U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton and the Dalai Lama.