February 2, 2026 – Kerry Kavanaugh, Boston 25 News
BOSTON — I
A well-known service dog will be honored this weekend during a celebration of life event following his death after 13 years.
Rescue, a service dog partnered with Boston Marathon bombing survivor Jessica Kensky, became widely known and beloved through the children’s book Rescue & Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship
The book tells the story of Kensky’s recovery after the 2013 bombing and how Rescue helped her adjust to life after receiving her first prosthetic limb. Kensky co-authored the book with her husband, Patrick Downes, who also survived the bombing.