Bretagne, 16, the last surviving search dog from 9/11 was put to sleep today, and was given the full hero’s tribute that she deserved. She would have turned 17 in August.
Bretagne, a Golden Retriever, was only 2 years old when she and her trainer, Denise Corliss, were part of the Texas Task Force 1 sent to the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan after the terrorist attack brought down the buildings on September 11, 2001.
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Bretagne spent 10 DAYS at Ground Zero, searching all of the wreckage for any signs of life. Bretagne would go on to serve this nation for another 7 years, retiring from active duty at age 9.
Here’s another BEAUTIFUL photo of her and her handler, Denise Corliss.
Legit tearing up right now. Dogs are the f*cking best, especially service dogs. RIP Bretagne, and thank you for all your service.
[h/t Metro]
The Last 9/11 Rescue Dog Was Put To Sleep Today, So Be A Patriot And Check Out The Video Of Her Final Moments
