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Guide
Dogs Bravery Awards for American Dogs
THE GUIDE Dogs for the Blind Association presented two special
awards to commend the outstanding bravery of two American guide
dogs who saved the lives of their owners at the World Trade
Center on 11 September 2001.
With these awards, Guide Dogs is commending the heroism of guide
dog Roselle, who demonstrated remarkable courage in leading
her owner Michael Hingson to safety and also of guide dog Salty
for rescuing owner Omar Rivera, during the attack on the Twin
Towers.
A representative of the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association
presented two trophies at the Assistance Dogs International
Meeting at the St Anthony Hotel, San Antonio in Texas, USA on
Monday January 14 2002.
Geraldine Peacock, Guide Dogs’ Chief Executive, says: “Time
and time again, we are humbled by the sheer devotion guide dogs
demonstrate towards their owners. However, the bravery that
both these dogs showed when facing the dreadful conditions in
the Twin Towers and leading their owners to safety is quite
extraordinary.
“Guide dogs are trained to look after their owners’
needs and guide them through difficult situations, but this
was clearly unprecedented and both dogs handled themselves with
tremendous courage and devotion. We are extremely proud of them
and are honoured to commend them for their outstanding acts
of courage.
“The exemplary behaviour of these dogs in circumstances
that could never be anticipated during their training is a credit
to the professional staff and organisations that prepare guide
dogs with such thorough and high standards of training”.
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