Remembering the Search and Rescue Dogs of Ground Zero

The heroes who came on four paws

Remembering the brave search, rescue, police, therapy and guide dogs who served, comforted and sacrificed during the September 11 attacks.

Remembering the search and rescue dogs of ground zero

Hours after the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, thousands of rescue workers from across the U.S. deployed to ground zero to help in search and rescue efforts. They were accompanied by an estimated 300 dogs.

Founding Member Of NYPD's Canine Unit Talks Handling Working Dogs At Ground Zero In 9/11 Aftermath

Michael Gould, a founding member of the NYPD’s canine unit, discussed his experience handling search-and-rescue dogs at Ground Zero in the aftermath of 9/11.

Dogs of 9/11: Going beyond the role of 'man's best friend'

USA TODAY Pets is taking a closer look at some of the guide dogs and K9s who risked their lives during 9/11 rescue and recovery efforts.

Four legs at Ground Zero: The dogs who searched the rubble

“To be honest, I did not know if I was going to come out alive because we didn’t know then,” Dr. Marie Suthers, a Veterinary Medical Assistance Team leader at the site of 9/11, said.

‘The scars of not quitting’: Ohio handler reflects on 9/11 Ground Zero search dog 25 years later

Twenty-five years ago, in the smoldering aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, more than 300 search-and-rescue canines deployed to the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and Shanksville.