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Small Animal Handling/Pet First Aid

Jacquie O'Brien, Neighbor

The Bristol-Norfolk Medical Reserve Corps is sponsoring

Pet First Aid /Small Animal Handling  on Wednesday,  April 27, 2011 at the Reverend Gordon N. Larson Senior Center, 25 South Main Street, Attleboro, MA  02703.  There are two available sessions: 3:00 pm-5:00pm and 6:00 pm-8:00p.  This combination course will discuss the basics of safe small animal handling, basic behavior, how to better "read" animals, the basics regarding pet emergencies and how to recognize if something is wrong.  This class will primarily focus on the dog and cat species.  Basic first aid for domestic pets will be discussed including CPR and bandaging.  Dogs will be on hand for visual demonstration and class members will be able to practice techniques at the end of the class.  Participants will leave with a better understanding of animal handling and behavior and how to better protect themselves.

Registration information: This training is open to any interested individual.  Please call Jacquie O’Brien, at 508-223-2222 x 3244 or email bnmrc@hotmail.com.  Walk-ins are also welcome.

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