Working Dogs To Be Honored at World Trade Center Site

The day before the Westminster Kennel Club Show begins in New York City, the many working dogs of the city will be honored at The Tribute WTC Visitor Center at the World Trade Center site.

The numerous search and rescue and therapy dogs that worked following the attacks on the World Trade Center will be honored at the event taking place Sunday, February 14 from 2-3 p.m. The event will showcase NYPD K-9 Unit dog, Mac, and his human partner, Bill Saunier, for a free program including demonstrations of the dogs working Saunier is a K-9 trainer and has overseen the training of all of the dogs in the unit and participated in the recovery efforts at the WTC site. Mac, a puppy on September 11, 2001, was named after a 9/11 victim, NYPD Brian McDonnell.

This event is free and open to the public by reservation only. To reserve a space, contact rsvp@tributewtc.org.

Where: The Tribute WTC Visitor Center, 120 Liberty Street, on the south side of the WTC site. For more information, visit www.tributewtc.org or call (866) 737-1184.

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