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Pet News
Hero Dogs of 9/11 Honored By American Humane Association
Editor MassMedia Pet Marketing
Friday, Sep 9, 2011 4:05 pm
Some 300 search-and-rescue dogs, service dogs, and therapy dogs who served during the 9/11 terrorist attacks were recognized during the American Humane Association's "10th Anniversary Tribute to the Hero Dogs of 9/11" at the National Arts Club in New York City.
The evening featured Whoopi Goldberg, Victoria Stilwell, RIN TIN TIN -- a twelfth generation relative of the original puppy found on the battlefields of France during World War I -- and more than 200 VIP supporters of American Humane Association. RIN TIN TIN is also the national spokesdog for the American Humane Association. He rang the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange Sept. 7.
"RIN TIN TIN is a magnificent symbol for the heroic work of American Humane Association's Red Star Animal Emergency Services, which, like RIN TIN TIN, began its life on the battlefields of World War I," said American Humane President and CEO Robin R. Ganzert. "The federal government requested Red Star to become a 'Red Cross for animals' when many of the half million American horses shipped to World War I European cavalry units suffered grievous wounds."
Today, Red Star sends teams to rescue and shelter animals caught in the path of natural disasters and man-made disasters. Red Star recently mobilized to help with animals caught in Hurricane Irene's path in North Carolina. For more information about the American Humane Association go www.americanhumane.org.
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