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Pet First Aid Classes
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Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation Sponsors Pet First Aid Classes
Since June 2011, Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation has sponsored pet first aid introductory and certification classes in Bridgeville and surrounding communities in the south and west of Pittsburgh. Although there is usually a charge for attending these classes, Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation is offering these sessions free of charge in an attempt to offer families the skills they can use to help save the life of their dear pet.
Currently scheduled classes are listed below. For information on upcoming classes, please check back for dates and times, sign up for our blog, Animus, to receive announcements in e-mail, friend us on Facebook or call Deb Chebatoris at 412-220-7800.
You need to register for each session by calling Deb Chebatoris at 412-220-7800.
Space is limited, and registrations are taken first come, first served.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012, Washington, PA
Citizen's Library
55 South College Street, Washington, PA 15301
Introductory Class, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012, Whitehall, PA
Whitehall Public Library
100 Borough Park Dr. Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Introductory Class, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012, North Fayette, PA
Western Allegheny Public Library
8042 Steubenville Pike,
Oakdale, PA 15071
Introductory Class, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012, Moon Twp., PA
Moon Twp. Public Library
1700 Beaver Grade Road, Suite 100,
Moon Township, PA 15108-3109
Introductory Class, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 2, 2012, Bridgeville, PA
Bridgeville Public Library
505 McMillen Street, Bridgeville, PA 15017
Certification Class, 11:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
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Why Pet First Aid Classes?
Is there anything sadder than losing the companionship of your pet to death?
Yes, when I need to work with a family whose young, healthy pet has succumbed to an accidental death, it is a double tragedy.
Not only does the family experience the loss but there is a lingering feeling that “if only…” they would have done this or that, the death may not have occurred. I have worked with families whose pet died after being caught and choked by the collar, who suffocated in a potato chip bag.
It is difficult enough when we lose a pet who has lived a full and long life, but it is practically impossible to say goodbye when the pet is only a few years, or even months, old. The grief is palpable in these situations, with families saying they had such plans for the life cut drastically short.
Recently, I had to work with a number of families who found themselves in this circumstance and wondered if there was anything that Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation could do to prevent such tragedy.
As providence has often revealed the answer to my problems, in walks Karen Sable. After we talked about arrangements for her dear departed Snowball, our conversation revealed that she had chosen to intensify her involvement in animal welfare and became a certified pet CPR and first aid instructor. Through discussions, the two businesses, Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation and Pet Emergency Training LLC, have joined forces to help families learn what to do in the case of a pet life threatening situation.
 Certification Class
The 4.5 hour class covers injury assessment, rescue breathing, canine and feline CPR, bleeding protocols, choking management, heat and cold injuries, bites and stings, seizures, poisoning, fractures and limb injuries, and the creation of a home pet first aid kit. Participants will receive lecture presentations as well as extensive demonstration on stuffed animals and hands on skills practice. The class includes training materials, a first aid handbook, Certificate of Completion and wallet card.
Introductory Class
The 90-minute introductory class will touch on some of the more common situations that might be encountered such as choking, a demonstration of CPR for cats and different breeds of dogs, heat stroke/heat stress/safety precautions about hot weather, plus disaster preparedness including what you need to have on hand in case of a disaster.
Emergency Preparedness
With the number of weather related problems we have experienced during the past several years (floods, tornadoes and large snowfalls with power outages), the western Pennsylvania area has not been spared the impact these conditions can have on our beloved pets. All classes will help families be prepared for such occurrences.
There will be no charge to participants attending the classes offered by Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation, however space is limited so participants must register to attend. Registration is being taken by Deb at 412/220-7800. Additional classes are planned for other locations throughout the Pittsburgh area.
The website for Pet Emergency Training, LLC is www.pghpetemergencytraining.com
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