Photo by Ira Block © National Geographic 2002
From National Geographic:
The lesser known of New York's canine heroes, comfort dogs, such as this golden retriever, help soothe those affected by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Similar to search-and-rescue dogs, comfort dogs travel to disaster scenes to aid relief efforts. Studies show that people experience physiological changes—such as a drop in heart rate and blood pressure—when they pet animals.
Thank you to all the brave heroes, canine and human, who sacrificed themselves on that tragic day. (via dogarttoday.com)
