For cadaver dogs, it’s a game. For humans, it’s an important way to search for the missing.

Cat Warren, author of "What the Dog Knows: The Science and Wonder of Working Dogs,” will talk about working with cadaver dogs during a special event to benefit the nonprofit Raleigh Public Record.

The event takes place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at Cimos, 111 E. Hargett St. Raleigh.

Warren’s German Shepherd, Solo, is a cadaver dog, who helps track down missing people in North Carolina. In her book, Warren uses her odyssey with Solo to enter the broader world of scent-detection dogs, revealing the remarkable capabilities of working dogs, their handlers, and their trainers.

The N.C. State professor will discuss her journey at the event, which includes light refreshments, a cash bar and the opportunity to purchase an autographed copy. Proceeds from the event benefit the Raleigh Public Record, a nonprofit, online news organization focused on local news.

Warren, a former journalist, said she is pleased to help the organization with its mission.

“The Raleigh Public Record isn't just the future of journalism in Raleigh; it has become a model in the present for fine, local, nonprofit journalism,” Warren said. “What's even better? I like the people who work there.”

Details

Date: Monday Nov. 11

Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Location: Cimos, 111 E. Hargett Street, Raleigh

What: NCSU Professor and author Cat Warren will talk about and sign her book "What the Dog Knows: The Science and Wonder of Working Dogs."

Suggested Donation: $25. Donations of $75 and more receive a free book. All donations are tax-deductible. RSVP at https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/RaleighPublicRecord/whatthedogknows.html.

Other: Light refreshments provided. Cash bar with wine and beer.

Book cost: $26.99. Quantities are limited. Pre-order the book to be sure to receive an autographed copy at the event. Pre-order on the RSVP page: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/RaleighPublicRecord/whatthedogknows.html.