thewitchywench: iwasbossyheifer:fightingforanimals-deactivated2:These are some of them, most were go
thewitchywench: iwasbossyheifer:fightingforanimals-deactivated2: These are some of them, most were golden retrivers and labradors, but also included german shepherds and other breeds. Sadly most are dead now, while many people forget them and don’t spare them a thought. As people lay dying, trapped and hurt, a team of nearly 100 loyal and courageous search dogs put their lives on the line to help humans. Without them, many more would not have survived, yet few people consider them. In such a chaotic, terrifying, hot, acrid-smelling, smokey and loud environment, countless human lives depended on their ability to focus, listen, respond to their handlers, and work tirelessly. Stepping over cracked glass, hot tarmac, through flames and thick smoke, being winched over deep ravines, they battled on to seek out survivors and bring them aid. They worked around the clock, day and night, searching, sniffing, over and over. Not only did they search, but they comforted - many eyewitnesses speak of how the dogs would stop and sit by newly-recovered victims, giving them a sense of hope and relief, before moving on to look for the next. As the situation became desperate, and the rescue workers and fire teams became utterly distraught at the amount of people who were recovered dead, these dogs brought them comfort, sitting with them on breaks, letting them grieve. Many of these dogs are old, and have passed away. Let us remember the courage and loyalty they showed at such a horrendous event. They didn’t have a choice, but nonetheless they did what was asked of them and helped save countless lives. Don’t let their bravery be forgotten today either, or their determination to be a ‘good dog’ despite the scary and dangerous environment around them. Bretagne (pronounced Brittany), the last known living search dog who helped recover victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks died in a Houston suburb on June 7, 2016.A statement from the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service says Bretagnee, a 16 year old Golden Retriever, was euthanized at a veterinary clinic in Cypress, Texas. Bretagne was 2 years old when she and her handler, Denise Corliss, were part of the Texas Task Force 1 sent to the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan after two hijacked airlines brought down the Twin Towers. They spent 10 days at the scene searching rubble for human remains. The Houston Chronicle reported that two dozen firefighters lined the sidewalk as Bretagne was brought into the veterinarian’s office. An American flag was draped over the dog’s body as it was carried out.https://www.foxnews.com/us/last-known-9-11-search-and-rescue-dog-dies-in-texas Always a reblog. ❤❤❤❤❤ -- source link