Wilmington Kennel Club

09/03/2026

One of WKC's Best Friends at NCCoPD K9 Unit.

K9 FiasKo Assists with Locating a Missing 6-Year-Old

(Wilmington, DE 19803) On Thursday, August 27, 2026, at approximately 6:48 p.m., patrol officers, along with a K9 Officer from the New Castle County Division of Police, responded to Brandywine Creek State Park to assist several other agencies in the search for a missing, nonverbal, 6-year-old child with special needs.

Once on scene, M/Cpl. DiGati and her K9 partner, FiasKo, were taken to an area of the woods believed to be a possible last known location of the missing child. FiasKo was provided with a known scent from the child and immediately acquired the scent and began tracking along a trail that led M/Cpl. DiGati deeper into a secluded wooded area. As FiasKo continued tracking, the search team heard a noise in the area. A member of the search team followed the sound and located the missing 6-year-old child in a heavily wooded, brush-covered area directly adjacent to a pond.

The child was found barefoot, muddy, and wet, but was fortunately in good health and was safely reunited with his family.

09/01/2026

REMINDER!!!!
WKC's Sept 25-27
AKC Rally & Obed Trials
ENTRIES CLOSE: WED 9/9
Judge Joseph Caputa
Sat/Sun Obedience Limited runs available.
Fri Rally w/Judge Sylvia Brownlee: Full+Waitlist
Fully matted, climate controlled training building, indoor crating easy access to I95, 896/301, Rt1.
https://www.clantyre.net/obedience-rally/sep-wilmington-kc

08/21/2026

WKC's Sat. Sept.19th Obedience Show and Go
Novice, Open, Utility
Entries close Sept.12th
Fully matted, climate controlled training building with easy access to I95, Rte 896/301 and Rt1.
https://wilmingtonkennelclub.org/classes/show-go-obedience-september-2025-2/

08/17/2026

WKC's Session6 of Training Classes now open for REGISTRATION. Time for everyone to go Back to School!! Don't miss the opportunity to start your canine companion off on the right foot with puppy class, adult class, enjoy obedience and rally classes or polish your team's performance. Build your connection with your canine companion.
Fully matted, well lit, climate controlled training building. Easy access from I95, R896/301, R1.
For more information: https://wilmingtonkennelclub.org/training/

08/12/2026

REMINDER: Aug 20-23 FastCAT entries close today
Wed. Aug. 13th. $23
After closing - late entries will be $26.
For more info:https://www.sugarloafmountainracing.com/uploads/1/2/2/9/122968867/dvwc_wkc_august_2026_fcat_premium.pdf

07/21/2026

WKC's General Meeting this evening is CANCELED.
Stay safe and dry!

07/13/2026

WKC wishes all our Friends heading out to Wilmington, OH for the AKC Obedience July 16-17 and Rally July 18-19 National Championships - clean runs, high scores and a safe journey!
To catch a glimpse check out AKC TV.
https://akc.tv/

07/11/2026

WKC's September AKC Rally & Obedience Trials
Rally - Friday 9/25
Obed.- Sat/Sun 9/26 -27
ENTRIES OPEN: Wed. July 15th 9am
Fully matted, climate controlled training building.
Easy access to I95, Rt896/301 and Rt1.
https://www.clantyre.net/obedience-rally/sep-wilmington-kc

07/04/2026

WKC's/DVWC's All Breed August FastCATs Thurs. 8/20 - Sun. 8/23. Four days of fast fun - run early, run fast!! Lums Pond State Park.
Entries at:
https://www.sugarloafmountainracing.com/uploads/1/2/2/9/122968867/dvwc_wkc_august_2026_fcat_premium.pdf

07/01/2026

Please be aware and stay alert!
Also, we have been in a dry spell so remember to put out a bowl of water in the shade for wildlife or if you know of a lost dog in your area.