Flashback to September 11, 2001 as we remember when 19 years ago our country was attacked. This is in memory and tribute to all those who lost their lives, and to the brave heroes--including the working dogs--who worked so tirelessly on search and rescue.   We Will Never Forget. Read the AKC article, "The Legacy of 9/11 Dogs 19 Years Later" HERE      "September 11, 2001. Terrorists fly two passenger jets into the World Trade Center. Within hours, both buildings collapse. Over 10,000 men and women, the greatest mobilization of emergency workers in the history of the United States, heed the call for help. 300 of these heroes are dogs." ~Dog Files Hero Dogs of 9/11   We will always remember the human & canine heroes of  9/11/2001    Come join us each week and share your Memory Lane pics from yesteryear or yesterday. Simply grab our badge, be sure to link to us, join the linky list below so others can c...

 "I walked out of the Trade Center that first night with more respect than I'd ever had for (Bear). And I respected him more than anybody I know. I knew that I could always count on  him. Every few years we need to remember that dogs are a man's best friend. And that they talk to us. They tell us what they need, but they also tell us what we need. And they'll protect us. And sometimes keep us safe." ~Captain Scott Shields, Handler of 9/11 SAR Dog "Bear" Thirteen years ago.  Babies are now teenagers. Children are now adults. The new Freedom Tower stands at One World Trade Center. A museum has been built and is now filled with moments frozen in time honoring all those we lost, as memories will always fill the hearts of the families and friends of the victims lost on September 11, 2001. Among the heroes that day and the days following, are the four-legged ones: Search-And-Rescue (SAR) dogs who reported dutifully to the scene with their handlers an...

September 11, 2001. Twelve years ago. I remember exactly where I was when the news broke. A horrific day. Babies have grown up. Young children are now adults. Search and Rescue (SAR) dogs retired and passed on. Time marches on, but we will never forget.  On this memorial day of 9/11, we want to pay tribute to all the heroes of that day, and those days following the attacks on America...both human and canine. We are still a nation in healing. I think we will always be. We are so thankful for all those who answered the call that fateful day, even though the two simple words "Thank You" just does not seem enough to express our gratitude. Our hearts go out to the families of lost loved ones, and our deepest, sincerest thanks to all of the heroes of 9/11. We will always remember. There are so many 9/11 stories, many still untold. If you were on a K-9 team, a vet, or VMAT (veterinary medical assistance team) and  have a story to share, or know of someone who does, pleas...