RIP Bretagne, The Last Known 9/11 Search And Rescue Dog
This is the saddest thing you’ll hear all day. Bretagne (pronounced “Brittany”), the last known dog that was involved in search and rescue during the events of September 11, 2001, was put to sleep yesterday. This was the conclusion to the life of one of the greatest dogs that ever lived, as Bretagne also served in the disaster zones left by hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
From CNN:
When it was time to say goodbye, she was given a hero’s farewell.
Firefighters and rescue workers lined the sidewalk as her body, draped in an American flag, was carried out. Tears streaked down some faces.
The golden retriever was 16. Old age had slowed her down, and it was time to put her to sleep.
While operating at Ground Zero, Bretagne and her owner, Denise Corliss, worked twelve-hour days for two weeks straight, looking for survivors among the rubble. Sadly, they did not find any.
Sorry to tug at everyone’s heartstrings this early in the week, but I couldn’t pass this up. This dog put together a greater body of work than most people I can think of, so it’s only fitting that she would get a hero’s sendoff. This is yet another reminder that dogs are truly man’s best friend, and will put their lives in danger in order to help out. Rest easy, Bretagne. Your job is done..
[via CNN]
Image via YouTube
🙁 RIP Bretagne. I think there’s something in my eye
9 years ago at 1:14 pmGive me a dog like that over 99% of humans in the world.
9 years ago at 1:20 pmOk not offensive to that dog because she is amazing, but like the actual last dog of the 9/11 attacks died 2 years ago when I read this article. Please take a break from jerking of Dorn and research the articles please
9 years ago at 10:21 pmI sincerely apologize, for it was actually I who was jerking off Dorn, except for the mild plagiarism good article
9 years ago at 10:27 pmGoddamn onion cutting ninjas are around here somewhere. Rest easy.
9 years ago at 1:22 pmGlad she’ll be getting a hero’s burial as she rightfully deserves. Rest easy, girl.
9 years ago at 1:22 pmHeartbreaking. https://twitter.com/abc/status/740215402848878592
9 years ago at 2:03 pmDamn, my allergies are kicking in or something
9 years ago at 2:33 pmKnew I shouldn’t have looked at this link. The people on that thread are being totally disrespectful.
9 years ago at 2:39 pmSweet dreams Bretagne. Like a cat would have ever done anything 1/1,000,000 as cool as the things you did in your life…
9 years ago at 1:25 pmThe dog did more good than any Bernie supporter ever will.
9 years ago at 1:27 pmtime and place much?
9 years ago at 1:55 pmAfter watching the video of them carrying her out under the American Flag I can say that it was one of the most touching moments I’ve ever witnessed.
9 years ago at 1:48 pmDogs are truly the greatest gift known to Man. Rest in peace Bretagne, you’re a true hero and a great friend to humanity.
9 years ago at 1:49 pmIf you don’t feel any sort of sadness in you, you’re not a real person
9 years ago at 2:34 pmAll dogs may go to heaven, but Bretagne is a 1st ballot Dog Hall of Famer. Rest easy.
9 years ago at 5:44 pm