TRIPSwithPETS.com Holds Red Cross Pet First Aid & CPR Classes

South Portland, ME – June 10, 2008 - TRIPSwithPETS.com has teamed up with the American Red Cross to offer Pet First Aid & CPR training.

The goal of pet first aid & CPR training is to protect pets from further harm, injury, or suffering during emergencies, by teaching prompt, effective actions and care that will safeguard the life of an injured or ailing pet.

The Pet First Aid & CPR course helps prepare for any pet disaster. The course teaches not only how to identify problems but how to solve them. Among the lessons taught in this class are, understanding how to find pet’s vital signs and behaviors that are normal to a pet, identifying signals of sudden illness, including poisoning, seizures, and heat & cold emergencies. The course also instructs participants in how and when to move an injured pet and what makes a good pet friendly first aid kit.

Because there is no pet ‘911’ to call it is even more important to be skilled in pet first aid and pet CPR. After this course you can feel confident in your ability to help your pet in an emergency situation.

The three hour course will be held for two sessions, June 25th and July 9th, from 6pm-9pm. Class size is limited and participants must pre-register. For more information or to register visit www.tripswithpets.com.

TRIPSwithPETS.com is the premier online guide for pet travelers and their people - offering resources to ensure pets are welcome, happy, and safe when traveling. Visit www.tripswithpets.com, to find a directory of pet friendly accommodations across the U.S., pet recreational activities, airline pet policies, pet sitters, pet travel supplies, along with other pet travel resources.