Appollo was a search and rescue dog who served with the K-9 unit of the New York Police Department . He was awarded the Dickin Medal , the animals ' equivalent of the Victoria Cross , in recognition of the work done by all search and rescue dogs following the September 11 attacks . Appollo and his handler were working at the World Trade Center site soon after the attacks
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Appollo (dog)