Michelle Cassidy
Atlas Places editor and storyteller who presents the account of Sergeant Stubby, detailing the dog's wartime service and later preservation.
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Jan 9, 2026 • 15min
Man’s Best (Stiff) Friends (Classic)
Michelle Cassidy and Jonathan Carey, both editors at Atlas Places, share heartwarming tales of two heroic dogs. Cassidy recounts the remarkable journey of Sergeant Stubby, a stray who became a WWI mascot saving troops from mustard gas and capturing a spy. Carey follows up with the adventures of Oney, a beloved postal dog famous for riding trains and collecting mementos. Both pups ended up preserved for their legacies, serving as enduring symbols of loyalty and bravery.
