I was so touched when I first saw this photo of Bush and the Ground Zero search dog. So many have forgotten so much about that day...I wonder how many remember
those magnificent dogs.
I sure as heck do, and so do many, if not most dog lovers. The Ground Zero rescue dogs were honored by the AKC at Westminister Dog Show the February after the attacks. Ever since, AKC has continued to honor service dogs at Westminister. I'm no big fan of AKC, but I do applaud them for continuing to honor service dogs in our post-9/11 era.
Oh, and BTW, Timeout, that GWB genuinely loves dogs is obvious with every photo of the President and a dog. Recently, on one of his trips to the border, the President visited with a K9 officer and his dog. The dog had a muzzle on and his body language was a little aggressive, if I recall. GWB did not back away or flinch. I don't save the news photos we post, but maybe snugs remembers that photo and might know where to get a copy for you, Timeout.
Whoa, that's an emotional ride. Love those dogs. And I'll bet they're all dead now.