School bus contractor First Student recently gave a retired school bus to the Penn Vet Working Dog Center in Philadelphia. The center trains dogs in detection, such as locating explosives or missing people.
The school bus became a part of the center’s rubble pile, which is used to train the dogs in search and rescue operations.
“There is nothing more important than the safety of the students we transport, and we fully support organizations that strive to ensure the safety of our community, said Ursula Rinas, First Student Location Manager in Newtown. “ We are thankful our retired bus could serve yet another educational purpose.”
School buses and canines were also in the news last month in New Jersey, when both the State Senate and State Assembly passed a bill allowing service dogs inside the school bus. The bill is now waiting for approval from Gov. Chris Christie.
