------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bretagne was just 2 and newly certified as a FEMA … [Read more...] about Remembering Bretagne: 9/11 Search Dog Honored With Statue in Texas
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Dr. Cindy Otto Is the Winner of 2016 Dog’s Best Friend Award
This year’s Dog’s Best Friend Award, presented by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia, is going to Dr. Cindy Otto. Dr. Otto’s been instrumental in working at ground zero following the 9-11 terrorist attacks, and is also the founder of the Penn Vet Working Dog Center (WDC). Dr. Otto is just the sixth person to win the award, and has secured a $5,000 donation for her working dog … [Read more...] about Dr. Cindy Otto Is the Winner of 2016 Dog’s Best Friend Award
The Last 9/11 Survivor: What My Dog Remembers About That day 15 Years Ago
In light of the anniversary of September 11, 2001, we’d like to share with you a touching story about the passage of time, the connections we make, and how time effects everything. The author’s connection to this horrible day is his dog, as they went through the events of it together. Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers go out to all of those affected by this most tragic of … [Read more...] about The Last 9/11 Survivor: What My Dog Remembers About That day 15 Years Ago
Honoring the Heroic Dogs of 9/11
Regardless of where you stand on the politics of 9/11 and the tragedy that struck in New York on that day, there's one thing that no one can deny: the hard work, dedication, and strength of spirit of the men, women, and dogs that were part of the search and rescue teams that sorted through the aftermath was nothing short of heroic and selfless at a time where many others were … [Read more...] about Honoring the Heroic Dogs of 9/11
9/11 Rescue Dog Gets Special Sweet 16
It's hard to believe, but the 9/11 attacks on the United States happened 14 years ago. When the search and rescue was still going on, Bretagne was there, helping locate missing people in the rubble of the buildings. She was there for over two weeks, working tirelessly. Long, 12-hour shifts sifting for signs of life, and comforting firefighters and police officers were just … [Read more...] about 9/11 Rescue Dog Gets Special Sweet 16