PALMETTO, Fla. (WWSB) – Dog lovers can get an up-close look at life-changing guide dogs and service dogs this weekend during Discovery Day at Dogs Inc.
The once-a-year event takes place Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dogs Inc campus, 4210 77th St. E. in Palmetto. The event is family-friendly and open to guests of all ages. It will be held rain or shine.
Visitors can choose which experiences to take part in, including:
Watching tiny pups explore at Puppy AcademyWatching dogs show off strength and agility at the Canine Fitness CenterGuide dog, service dog and scent detection demonstrationsLearning about puppy raisingExperiencing “Beyond the Dark,” which puts attendees in the shoes of the people the organization serves
Members of the Admissions and Volunteer Services teams will also be on hand to meet with potential applicants and future volunteers.
All proceeds from the registration fee go directly toward the nonprofit’s mission of transforming lives through partnerships with dogs. Dogs Inc provides its dogs and services free of charge to recipients.
ABC7’s Suncoast View got a preview of the event — including some puppy time — ahead of Saturday’s big day.
For tickets and arrival time reservations, visit dogsinc.org.
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