Aroostook Kennel Club hosting dog first aid class

13 years ago

The Red Cross and the Central Aroostook Kennel Club will present a Dog First Aid Class on Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Presque Isle Inn & Convention Center. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. Class will begin at 9 a.m. until noon. Cost is $20.

Penny Curran, a Red Cross certified instructor, will be the speaker, and she will discuss understanding basic pet owner responsibilities, administering medicine, managing breathing and cardiac emergencies, managing urgent care situations, treating wounds and electrical shock, caring for eye, foot or ear injuries and preparing for disasters. The American Red Cross will have  book and first aid kits available for an additional charge. Fore more information, contact Lisa Obstfeld at 764-7651 or dogsnglass@ hotmail.com.