09/11/2021
A tribute to the rescue dogs at ground zero.... "The most worrisome problem for the pups wasn’t their cuts and scrapes. It was the draining task of not find anyone alive, which became taxing on the dogs—both physically and emotionally. To boost their spirits and confidence, K-9 handlers would perform “mock finds” so the dogs could feel successful."
As we reflect 20 years after America was attacked on Sept. 11, FOX 17 News is honoring the four-legged heroes who worked tirelessly at Ground Zero in the days that followed. An estimated 300 dogs assisted in search and rescue efforts after the attacks, that’s according to the 9/11 Memorial & M...