DOGNY is America's Tribute to
Search and Rescue dogs. Over 300 expertly trained
dogs and handlers restlessly searched Ground Zero
from all over the country. To honor these canine
heroes of September 11th and to support counterparts,
who search and rescue everyday DOGNY was created.
DOGNY is sponsored by The American Kennel Club and
AKC Companion Animal Recovery and beginning in August
2002, New York City will be the host of a public
exhibition of individually painted Search and Rescue
Dog sculptures. Sculptures will be displayed throughout
the streets of Manhattan for approximately 3 months.
Visit the Petland Discounts' DOGNY statue in Columbus
Circle in Central Park.
Following the exhibition, DOGNY sculptures will be sold at an auction in further support of American Search and Rescue organizations. All net proceeds from DOGNY will be distributed to Canine Search and Rescue organizations across the United States through the AKC CAR Canine Support and Relief Fund, a 501 (c) (3) charity.
As one of the major sponsors of DOGNY, The Hartz Mountain Corporation has designed the limited edition Hartz ® "Help a Hero "DOGNY" Dog Toy" that is great for pets as well as children. Three different styles of the dog toy have been created to commemorate the breeds (German Shepherd, Bloodhound and Golden Retriever) used most often in Search and Rescue activities. Each canine hero comes with a removable red, white and blue bandanna and an embroidered DOGNY logo. For every dog toy sold, Hartz will donate $1.00 to The American Kennel Club Companion Animal Recovery Corporation Canine Support and Relief Fund.
The Help A Hero "DOGNY" Dog Toy is available at all Petland Discounts locations