BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Jan Dillon, part of PetTec First Aid, is offering a Pet CPR class this Sunday.
The class has a $100 fee and gives participants hands-on training with stuffed animals, giving them the skills to care for their cats or dogs in a crisis.
“We teach you how to be the EMT or the first responder to stabilize your pet and then how to get then what to do next, how to report to the veterinarian that you’re coming and the condition of the pet, just like any EMT or a first responder would be. We practice those skills in such a way that when it happens, they always say it’s going to come back to you. And it does. And so you know what to do and how to do it. And you can calmly and confidently give your pet the care it needs,” Dillon said.
Although the class is primarily geared toward individuals and businesses that care for dogs and cats, such as dog boarding facilities or humane society workers, Dillon recommends the class to pet owners so they know how to calmly handle an emergency situation.
“We practice these skills in such a way that when it happens, they always say it’s going to come back to you. And it does. And so you know what to do and how to do it. And you can calmly and confidently give your pet the care it needs,” Dillon said.
The Sunday, November 12 class still has openings and comes with a two-year certification upon completion.
