Ever think about the heroic dogs of 9/11?

2015-09-12T01:16:45-04:00

I have great respect and admiration for K-9 handlers and their service dogs. I remembered seeing a story in the week after 9/11 about the dogs. About what walking across the debris field was doing to their paws, about the effect of not finding living survivors had on them, about the long hours each dog put in. Today I looked them up to see if there were any stories. I found this one about the last living 9/11 rescue dog. http://www.boredpanda.com/last-9-11-rescue-dog-birthday-party-new-york-bretagne-denise-corliss/

Last Living 9/11 Rescue Dog Honored With Epic Sweet 16 Birthday Party

Bretagne, a sagely old Golden Retriever who was one of the first responders tasked with searching for survivors in the rubble after 9/11, received a hero's welcome when she arrived in New York to celebrate her 16th birthday.

Response by CSM Carl Cunningham made Sep 12 at 2015 1:20 AM

2015-09-12T01:20:25-04:00

I just assumed that they are dead by now. Kinda dark but it has been a while in dog years.

Response by CSM Carl Cunningham made Sep 12 at 2015 1:20 AM

2015-09-12T01:20:38-04:00

I just assumed that they are dead by now. Kinda dark but it has been a while in dog years.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Sep 12 at 2015 1:24 AM

2015-09-12T01:24:24-04:00

CPT Private RallyPoint Member Heroes come in many forms and sizes. Dogs are sentient. So there are good dogs, bad dogs....heroic dogs.

Just like humans.

Response by SGT Scott Bell made Sep 12 at 2015 3:03 PM

2015-09-12T15:03:05-04:00

Yes