The pages of history are filled with the achievements of heroes. However, the pages concerning the contributions of the four-legged variety, from horses to dogs, remain a bit skimpy.
Marin County sculptor Susan Bahary wants to change that. And her plan to create a large bronze memorial honoring service animals on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., is taking a big stride in Congress.
Reps. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) and Don Davis (D-N.C.) introduced a bill seeking to designate a site on the National Mall for the memorial. Bahary, who leads the National Service Animals Monument group, is excited for the next step…