Tuff the Dog Who Searched Ground Zero | Jefferson City News

Ashland, Missouri, honors Tuff, the heroic chocolate Labrador who helped rescue survivors at Ground Zero after 9/11, with a new memorial park, special bench, and plaque — all thanks to a young Eagle Scout’s heartfelt project that raised local funds to make it happen. Tuff, trained from puppyhood as a “live-find” search dog by her owner Tom Andert, spent 11 grueling days on the site, saving lives no one could see. The park also featured a fun dog costume contest and dachshund race, blending tribute with community spirit. Andert was moved to tears seeing his beloved partner remembered 25 years later — not just for her skills, but for the unbreakable bond they shared in service to others. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/efe13fe9b7073a8d