9/11 Search & Detection Dogs: Health and Behavior Explored

Saturday, September 25
2pm

Join us as MOD welcomes Dr. Cynthia Otto of the Penn Vet Working Dog Center for an enlightening lecture on the health and behavior of search and detection dogs following the 9/11 response. Dr. Otto is certified in veterinary emergency and critical care and canine sports medicine and rehabilitation. She provides medical care to the dogs at the Penn Vet Working Dog Center and provides rehabilitation to working dogs after illness or injury. The Penn Vet Working Dog Center is a resource for behavioral, nutrition, development and conditioning studies in dogs being trained for detection work.

Tickets are Free with the Price of Admission

Out of courtesy to our neighbors, only service dogs and invited demonstration dogs are allowed in the museum.

Accessibility

Service animals are welcome in the museum. The museum entrance is wheelchair accessible via the building’s main plaza on the corner of Park Ave and E 40th Street. Accessible elevators are located on the first floor of the museum to the left of the admissions desk and gift shop. Public restrooms include accessible facilities.

If you have any questions regarding accessibility, please feel free to contact the museum.

Photography Policy

Non-flash photography is permitted in the Museum for personal (non commercial) use except where noted. Flash photography, videography and tripods are not permitted in the Museum.