NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 22, 2010) -- The Nashville Area Red Cross is partnering with Nashville K-9 once again in offering Pet First Aid courses designed specifically for dog owners.
Pet First Aid for dogs will teach pet owners how to react to a wide range of potential ailments or emergencies and include topics such as creating a pet first aid kit, providing basic wound care, and maintaining your dog’s health and well-being.
“This course will not only educate the new and seasoned pet owners, but also give some basic knowledge on how to recognize and care for emergencies, illness and injuries in dogs,” said Ali Hemyari, Owner, Nashville K-9.
What: Pet First Aid Course for Dog Owners
Date: Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Cost: $50, includes certificate of completion
Location: Red Cross- Nashville Area Chapter
2201 Charlotte Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
Instructor Background: K-9 Instructors for the Davidson County Rescue Squad K-9 (K-9 Tactical Rescue) and the Overton County Rescue Squad K-9 Unit, Special Operations Response Team S.O.R.T. For more information on Nashville K-9 visit www.nashvillek9.com.
Participants MUST register for the course. To register please contact Nashville K-9 at (615) 438-2602 or training@nashvillek9.com
About the Nashville Area Red Cross: The Nashville Area Regional Chapter oversees 36 counties and six Red Cross community chapters in Middle Tennessee. The 17 counties served directly by the Chapter include: Cheatham, Clay, Davidson, DeKalb, Dickson, Jackson, Macon, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Robertson, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, Van Buren, White and Wilson counties. The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare and respond to emergencies. The American Red Cross is not a government agency. All disaster assistance is free, and is funded solely by local donations. To make a gift, call (615) 250-4300.
