Remembering the Heroes of 9/11
The following photographs were provided by members of the canine search-and-rescue teams and AVMA Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams deployed in response to the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Most are grainy or out of focus, others are underexposed. Many freeze the frenetic activity at what remained of the World Trade Center, providing a glimpse of the human and canine responders at work—and rest—amid the devastation as well as those who cared for them. The series also illustrates the powerful bond between the dogs and their handlers.
Read the accompanying JAVMA article "Honoring the Dogs of 9/11”
Ann Wichmann and Jenner
Ann Wichmann and Jenner, part of Colorado Task Force 1, at the World Trade Center
Photo credit: Photo by Mike Rieger/FEMA News Photo
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VMAT-1 members
VMAT-1 members perform a work-up on a search-and-rescue dog.
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Dr. Barry Kellogg
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VMAT-1 members
VMAT-1 members perform a work-up on a search-and-rescue dog.
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Dr. Barry Kellogg
Dr. Barry Kellogg surveys the damage after the attacks on the World Trade Center.
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Search-and-rescue teams
Search-and-rescue teams prepare to return to work after their dogs receive treatment from the VMATs.
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Search-and-rescue dog and handler
A search-and-rescue dog and its handler take a break from searching the rubble of the World Trade Center.
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VMAT-1 members at ground zero
VMAT-1 members assist with the veterinary care of dogs at ground zero.
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VMAT-1 sets up triage station
VMAT-1 sets up one of its triage stations in a building near ground zero.
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Fearghas
Fearghas and handler Beth Barkley searched for human remains at the Pentagon, where handlers were not allowed to take pictures for security reasons.
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Blake Wallis and Scout
Blake Wallis (standing, right) and Scout of Indiana Task Force 1 with New York City firefighters.
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Polly and Scout
Polly and Scout of Indiana Task Force 1 rest between searches at the World Trade Center.
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SAR dog resting
Rest time.
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Indiana Task Force 1
Indiana Task Force 1 members outside their base near the World Trade Center. The haze is smoke from the still-burning rubble pile.
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Bob Deeds and Kinsey
Bob Deeds and Kinsey of Texas Task Force 1
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Kinsey memorial
Bob Deeds memorialized Kinsey after the dog was fatally injured during a training exercise in 2007. Both served on Texas Task Force 1 during 9/11.
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Denise Corliss and Bretagne
Denise Corliss and Bretagne of Texas Task Force 1 take a break from their work at the World Trade Center.
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Deresa Teller and Bella
Deresa Teller and Bella of California Task Force 1 prepare to descend a ladder to search more than 20 feet below the surface.
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Michael Kidd and Mizu
Michael Kidd and Mizu of Florida Task Force 1 work the night shift at the World Trade Center.
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Mizu decontaminated
Veterinarians and handler Michael Kidd (right) decontaminate Mizu, a cadaver dog with Florida Task Force 1, after a shift at the World Trade Center.
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Dr. Pat Grant and Topper
Dr. Pat Grant and Topper of California Task Force 3 at the World Trade Center
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Quest
Quest, part of New Jersey Task Force 1, at the World Trade Center
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Quest drinking water
Quest, part of New Jersey Task Force 1, at the World Trade Center
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Quest resting
Quest, part of New Jersey Task Force 1, at the World Trade Center
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Roger Picard and Jessie
Roger Picard and Jessie of Florida Task Force 2 in front of a sign honoring New York City firefighters.
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Steve Howard and Odie
Steve Howard and Odie of Colorado USAR Task Force 1 at the World Trade Center.
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Ann Wichmann and Jenner, part of Colorado Task Force 1, at the World Trade Center
Photo credit: Photo by Mike Rieger/FEMA News Photo
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VMAT-1 members perform a work-up on a search-and-rescue dog.
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Dr. Barry Kellogg
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VMAT-1 members perform a work-up on a search-and-rescue dog.
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Dr. Barry Kellogg
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Dr. Barry Kellogg surveys the damage after the attacks on the World Trade Center.
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Dr. Barry Kellogg
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Search-and-rescue teams prepare to return to work after their dogs receive treatment from the VMATs.
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Dr. Barry Kellogg
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A search-and-rescue dog and its handler take a break from searching the rubble of the World Trade Center.
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Dr. Barry Kellogg
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VMAT-1 members assist with the veterinary care of dogs at ground zero.
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Dr. Barry Kellogg
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VMAT-1 sets up one of its triage stations in a building near ground zero.
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Dr. Barry Kellogg
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Fearghas and handler Beth Barkley searched for human remains at the Pentagon, where handlers were not allowed to take pictures for security reasons.
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Beth Barkley
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Blake Wallis (standing, right) and Scout of Indiana Task Force 1 with New York City firefighters.
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Blake Wallis
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Polly and Scout of Indiana Task Force 1 rest between searches at the World Trade Center.
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Blake Wallis
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Rest time.
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Blake Wallis
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Indiana Task Force 1 members outside their base near the World Trade Center. The haze is smoke from the still-burning rubble pile.
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Blake Wallis
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Bob Deeds and Kinsey of Texas Task Force 1
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Bob Deeds
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Bob Deeds memorialized Kinsey after the dog was fatally injured during a training exercise in 2007. Both served on Texas Task Force 1 during 9/11.
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Bob Deeds
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Denise Corliss and Bretagne of Texas Task Force 1 take a break from their work at the World Trade Center.
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Denise Corliss
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Deresa Teller and Bella of California Task Force 1 prepare to descend a ladder to search more than 20 feet below the surface.
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Deresa Teller
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Michael Kidd and Mizu of Florida Task Force 1 work the night shift at the World Trade Center.
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Michael Kidd
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Veterinarians and handler Michael Kidd (right) decontaminate Mizu, a cadaver dog with Florida Task Force 1, after a shift at the World Trade Center.
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Michael Kidd
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Dr. Pat Grant and Topper of California Task Force 3 at the World Trade Center
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of California Office of Emergency Services
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Quest, part of New Jersey Task Force 1, at the World Trade Center
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Penny Sullivan
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Quest, part of New Jersey Task Force 1, at the World Trade Center
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Penny Sullivan
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Quest, part of New Jersey Task Force 1, at the World Trade Center
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Penny Sullivan
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Roger Picard and Jessie of Florida Task Force 2 in front of a sign honoring New York City firefighters.
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Roger Picard
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Steve Howard and Odie of Colorado USAR Task Force 1 at the World Trade Center.
Photo credit: Photo courtesy of Colorado Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 1
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