Penn Vet Working Dog Center: Harnessing the Science of Sniffing, Searching, & Saving Lives

Penn Vet’s Working Dog Center aims to advance research and the application of the newest scientific findings and veterinary expertise to optimize the performance of scent detection dogs. Inspired by the search and rescue dogs that responded following the attacks on 9/11, and having opened on September 11, 2012, we serve as a national research and development center for detection dogs. See firsthand what it takes to train our nation’s leading detection dogs. Watch as the Working Dog Center staff explains the step-by-step process of preparing a dog to serve in explosive detection, search & rescue, cancer detection, and more. Dogs graduate and go on to careers in Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue, and research projects.

Event Limit:  8 registrants

Event Cost: This is a FREE event, but we ask that registrants bring a check for a donation to Penn Vet Working Dog Center or click here to  Donate to the Working Dog Center Fund

Location:  Pennovations Campus - 3401 Grays Ferry Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19146 + Google Map

Accessibility and Directions: 

• There are a few stairs. Pavement and ground may not be consistently even. 
• Registrants are asked to wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.
• They will be asked to sign standard Liability Release forms and Video Waiver before the visit.
• The  Pennovations Campus is accessible by public transportation. The #12 SEPTA bus goes from Center City on Walnut Street directly to the campus entrance.
• Free parking is available to those who drive.

Detailed instructions and release forms will be emailed to registrants the day before the event.

Thanks to FitC Volunteer Linda Pizzi for organizing this event. 

Who organizes FitC events? Members like you!

For questions on the visit or to let us know if your plans change and you need to cancel, please contact FitC organizer Linda Pizzi - lindapizzi55@gmail.com