Do you know how
to take care of your pets in an emergency?
Pasado's Safe Haven learns life-saving
techniques to better help the animals we care so
much about.
Having staff
and volunteers who are trained in “hands-on”
pet first aid is essential to our field
operations and to our on-site sanctuary care.
The class was taught by Tim Perciful, who is also a life safety skills instructor for a fire department in King County, WA. Tim is a certified instructor for numerous organizations, including the American Health & Safety Institute (ASHI), Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI), and Safe Sitter. Tim teaches a variety of classes through these organizations, which include CPR, first aid, and pet first aid.
Our participants used stuffed animals to simulate
several emergency medical situations and proper medical care. The class was educational and enjoyable, and all of our participants learned a variety of important first-aid techniques.
Instructor Tim Perciful demonstrates how to safely muzzle a dog
(image above left). Injured dogs often bite as a fear response,
and muzzling is a skill that’s important for treating an injured animal without getting bitten. Each class attendee then gets to
practice the technique on stuffed animals (image
above right).
Tim Perciful demonstrates the steps of CPR
(image above left). Virginia B., our Volunteer
Director, performs the “look, listen, and feel”
step of CPR (image above right). Knowing how to
perform CPR may help save a life!
A Pasado's volunteer practices CPR (image
above left). One of our on-site Animal Caretakers, Mara, practices making chest compressions (image above right). The skills learned in this class will be invaluable in an emergency.
Mike K., our Facilities Manager (image above
left), and Angel Ray, our Cruelty investigator
(image above right), both practice their animal CPR skills. CPR is an especially important skill for someone like Angel, who is often at the "front lines" of animal rescues.
Tim Perciful demonstrates the right techniques for bandaging a wound (image above left). Mike K. and Kristin P. practice proper bandaging techniques together (image above right), checking the wrap for fit and placement. Animals often try to remove their own bandages, and proper wrapping can ensure that wounds stay clean, safeguarding the healing process.
A Pasado's volunteer finishes up her
bandage (image above left). Using his two dog
volunteers, Bindy and Bear, Tim shows the
participants how to check a dog from head to
tail for an injury (image above right). Knowing where to look and what to look for are essential for knowing what medical care might be necessary.
A warm thank you to Tim Perciful for
providing a vital service for our staff,
volunteers, and other participants. Pet
first aid is an important skill to have at
home or in the field. You never know when an
emergency will arise, and knowing what to do
in an emergency situation can make all the
difference.
To find out more about additional pet first
aid classes, please visit
www.learnpetfirstaid.com.
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