Zen, a five-year-old border collie, circles friskily around a mound of snow as he picks up a scent, his quick movements signaling to his handler that someone is buried deep below. Zen has been a ...

The role of dogs in Italian Alpine rescues is becoming more important as the number of people caught by avalanches increases -- up by 50% over the past 25 years. Zen, a 5-year-old border collie, ...

The Summit County Sheriff’s Office last week helped rescue a dog left in a car that warmed up to 105 degrees, assisted ...

Zen the Border Collie Teaches Other Dogs How to Rescue People in Italy's Avalanche-Prone Dolomites CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Zen, a 5-year-old border collie, circled friskily around a ...