
A heartwarming story of resilience and hope
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
New York NY, in the immediate aftermath of the September 11th attacks, amidst the chaos and devastation, a different kind of hero emerged. As the world watched in horror, hundreds of specially trained dogs and their handlers deployed to Ground Zero, ready to assist in the monumental search and rescue efforts. These incredible canines—from highly skilled search and rescue dogs to comforting therapy dogs—played a vital, and often overlooked, role in the recovery and healing process.
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