The Unsung Heroes of a Forgotten Tragedy As we approach the quarter century mark since 9/11, it's easy to get lost in familiar narratives of heroism and sacrifice.
But amidst this familiarity, a remarkable tale of canine courage has slipped through the cracks: Bretagne, a rescue dog who worked tirelessly with her handler, Denise Corliss, at Ground Zero in the days following the attacks.
Bretagne was one of many search and rescue dogs deployed to New York City that September, tasked with finding survivors amidst the rubble.