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Gallery: Rescue Critters in the Lab and in the Field

Photo gallery of plastic mannequins used in veterinary and animal rescue training
Students around a realisticlooking furry dog mannequin on an examining table
Students use the "Emily" mannequin to learn how to properly position dogs for abdominal surgery, spay and neutering, x-rays, advanced spinal stabilization and more. The model replicates a live dog's natural resistance and range of motion with realistic shoulder and hip joints, knees, elbows, and carpal and hock joints.Photo: Courtesy of Rescue Critters, LLC

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Photo of plastic horse in rescue training
Photo: Courtesy of Rescue Critters, LLC
Photo of plastic horse in rescue training scenario with rescue personnel
Photo: Courtesy of Rescue Critters, LLC
Photo of plastic horse mannequin in a rescue harness

Photo: Courtesy of Rescue Critters, LLC

Skydivers holding plastic dog mannequin

Photo: Courtesy of Rescue Critters, LLC

Veterinary students gather around a model dog head

Photo: Courtesy of Rescue Critters, LLC