11/09/2025
š¾ Remembering the 9/11 Working Dogs š¾
As we reflect on September 11th, we honor not only the human heroes, but also the more than 300 working dogs who served at Ground Zero.
These dogs searched through rubble, guided rescue teams, and brought comfort to exhausted first responders. They worked tirelessly alongside their handlers, offering hope when it was needed most.
Some became legends: Bretagne, the golden retriever who searched tirelessly and later became a therapy dog for survivors; and Sirius, the loyal police K9 who gave his life that day. Their stories, and those of so many others, remind us of the incredible bond between people and dogsāa bond built on trust, devotion, and love.
That same bond is alive in the dogs who share our homes today. While they may never face the rubble of a disaster, their loyalty, comfort, and joy remind us daily of the gifts dogs bring to our lives.
Today, we remember and honor those canine heroes, their handlers, and all the lives they touched. šļøš¾