The SynDaver Synthetic Canine is designed to replace live animals and animal cadavers in veterinary surgical training. Based on 20+ years of SynDaver research, this futuristic animal model is made from water, fibers and salts.

She is a life saver, but she is not alive. She breathes and bleeds just like a real dog. She has individual muscles, bones, and organs - and can be operated on repeatedly without risking a live animal!

SynDaver Canine is superior to live animals because it accurately mimics live tissue and allows the simulation of ANY pathology or condition based on educational needs. Placed in an educational setting, veterinary students will be challenged in ways that could only be dreamed of before.

Students and instructors will be able to repeat procedures over and over again, and make their mistakes on a synthetic animal rather than a living one. When they graduate they will be much more capable and save more animal lives as a result.

SynDaver Canine is superior to animal cadavers because it is designed to mimic live tissue. And since SynDaver Canine can be repeatedly serviced for continued use, it will last essentially forever - unlike cadavers which must be continually acquired and disposed of. And finally, students and faculty will not be exposed to the carcinogenic formaldehyde used to preserve dead animals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the point of this campaign?

Thousands of dogs around the world are sacrificed each year in terminal labs for veterinary education. SynDaver Canine is a direct alternative to this practice.

We are raising funds to donate SynDaver Canine technology to every accredited veterinary college in the world. If fully successful we will give at least 20 full models to each accredited school worldwide.

Why crowdfunding?

Crowdfunding is one potential way to get our revolutionary technology into the hands of the veterinary education community. If we are successful, veterinary colleges will have a true alternative to live dogs and dog cadavers for their educational programs.

What if you do not raise the full amount?

We will donate something to the veterinary community no matter how much (or how little) we bring in. If we raise as little as $12000 USD we will be able to donate at least some canine organ sets to each of the domestic veterinary colleges.

What risks or challenges do you foresee with this initiative?

A small group of people will be actively working against us because they do not want the practice of live animal use in education to be discussed. Others feel that cats and dogs sourced from shelters are fair targets of exploitation for terminal labs because they are 'unwanted' animals.

What is a terminal surgery lab?

Terminal surgery labs involve teaching students surgical procedures on live animals under anesthesia. After the surgery is performed by students the animal is not allowed to wake. It is euthanized.

How many veterinary colleges use terminal labs?

Our survey of domestic veterinary colleges currently shows that 26.7 percent of them DO NOT engage in any sort of terminal surgeries. However, 16.6 percent responded that they DO engage in terminal labs while the remainder (53.3 percent) declined to answer the question. We are assuming that those declining to answer are still engaging in terminal labs. We have not surveyed schools outside of the USA.

Media and Press

For media-related inquiries, please contact Judge Public Relations at news@judgepr.com or 813-279-8335.