Anne Boykin, a graphic designer and historian formerly employed by the Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), has shared details regarding a rescue dog that deployed to New York following the September 11, 2001, terror attacks. Boykin wrote a book about Bretagne, a golden retriever, and her handler, Denise Corliss.
Boykin served at TEEX from 2011 through 2016. During her tenure, she documented the history of Bretagne and Corliss. The pair conducted their first K9 rescue mission at the World Trade Center site in the aftermath of the attacks.
Boykin discussed these events with listeners on WTAW. She noted that she had been speaking with the station about public memories of the 2001 tragedy when she decided to share the specific account of the dog and her handler.
The story highlights the early response efforts involving animals in the disaster zone. Details regarding the specific timeline of Bretagne’s deployment or subsequent career are not yet clear from the available information.
