CANANDAIGUA, N.Y., Tuesday, August 3, 2010 – Register today for American Red Cross Pet First Aid.
Saturday, August 7; 9 am - noon at the Greater Rochester Chapter, 50 Prince St. Rochester OR Saturday, August 21; 9 am – noon at the American Red Cross Office in West Ontario County, 5297 Parkside Drive, Canandaigua. Sign up for the course closest to you.
“Red Cross Pet First Aid is designed to train dog and cat owners how to respond to life-threatening emergencies such as choking, poisoning, and exposure to extreme weather conditions,” said Janet Jones-Brower, Director of Safety Training at the Greater Rochester Red Cross.
Participants will use life-like dog and cat manikins to learn how to perform pet CPR and First Aid, recognize symptoms, provide care for common pet emergencies such as allergic reactions, administer medications, stock a Pet First Aid Kit, and more.
For more information on Pet First Aid and to register for either course, call the Red Cross at 585-241-4453 or register online at www.RochesterRedCross.org.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and counsels victims of disasters; provides nearly half of the nation's blood supply; teaches lifesaving skills; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its humanitarian mission. For more information, please visit http://www.rochesterredcross.org or contact us at 585-394-2260.
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