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Red Cross teaches first aid for dogs Monday in Potsdam

Posted 4/15/11

April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month at the American Red Cross, and the American Red Cross of Northern New York will be hosting a Dog First Aid class 6 to 8:30 p.m. April 18 at the Potsdam branch …

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Red Cross teaches first aid for dogs Monday in Potsdam

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April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month at the American Red Cross, and the American Red Cross of Northern New York will be hosting a Dog First Aid class 6 to 8:30 p.m. April 18 at the Potsdam branch office, 73 Market St.

Pre-registration is required. The cost is $45 for the first family member and $28 for each additional family member.

Participants will learn how to be prepared for emergencies that involve a dog and how to protect themselves and the animal from further harm, injury or suffering. The course will cover basic responsibilities from spaying/neutering and giving medications, to performing CPR, first aid and preparing for disasters, providing dog owners with the information they need to keep their dogs healthy and safe.

To register or for more information: 268-0102 or slc@redcrossnny.com.