During the 9/11 recovery at World Trade Center – Ground Zero, Nikie, a 120-pound golden retriever was the only credentialed dog certified in Canine Disaster Relief Services. This courageous canine worked tirelessly for nine months until the Last Steel Beam 1001B was cut to memorialize the closing of Ground Zero as a recovery site. Nikie provided psychological support and crisis intervention with his handler, Frank Shane, a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress from the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and the National Center for Crisis Management..
Frank Shane at the National September 11 Memorial Museum
Nikie’s artifacts are part of the permanent collection, which are on display at the National September 11 Memorial Museum.
About the K-9 Disaster Relief – A non-profit humanitarian organization to help victims and children who are traumatized by disasters and critical incidents. This is achieved with handlers in Canine Disaster Relief Services and Critical Incident Stress Management. In addition to providing courses, community outreach, workshops and speaking appearances, the organization collaborates with schools, the National September 11 Memorial Museum and the 9/11 Tribute Center. www.K-DisasterRelief.org @K9Foundation #K9DisasterRelief info@K-9Disasterrelief.org
About the National September 11 Memorial Museum – It is the principal memorial and museum, respectively, commemorating the September 11 attacks of 2001, which killed 2,977 people, and the World Trade Center bombing of 1993, which killed six. The Memorial Museum is located at the World Trade Center site on the former location of the Twin Towers, which were destroyed during the attacks. www.911Memorial.org
About Frank T. Shane, B.C.E.T.S. – A pioneer in the field of Canine Disaster Relief Services and the Human-Animal-Bond. He is the founder and Executive Director of K-9 Disaster Relief. He holds multi-level certifications and is a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress and Diplomat with the Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and The National Center for Crisis Management. He teaches courses nationally in Canine Disaster Relief Services, Critical Incident Stress Management, Human-Animal-Bond and the Psychology and Behavior of Dogs. He is available for courses, outreach programs, and personal appearances.
frankshane@K-9Disasterrelief.org
About Canine Nikie – During the 9/11 recovery at World Trade Center – Ground Zero, Nikie, was the only credentialed dog certified in Canine Disaster Relief Services. This courageous canine worked tirelessly for nine months. He provided psychological support and crisis intervention. He was featured on Animal Planets “Hero Dogs of 9/11” and several books and documentaries, including: “Hero Dogs – Courageous Canines in Action,” “9/11:Stories of Courage, Heroism and Generosity” and “9/11:Hero of a Different Breed.” Nikie’s artifacts are on display at the National September 11 Memorial Museum. www.K-9Disasterrelief.org @K9Foundation #K9DisasterRelief info@K-9Disasterrelief.org