Animal Response Volunteers Eligible to Attend Free Training.
Where: Law Enforcement Training Academy
502 2nd Street, Alamosa, CO 81101
What: Disaster Sheltering for Companion Animals is designed to help communities of any size actively and formally prepare for disasters affecting both animals and humans. Natural or man made disasters can strike at any time, and depending on their scope and severity, the local community needs to be equipped to handle the resulting influx of dogs, cats and other small companion animals.
When: December 10-11, 2011
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Key Areas of Focus:
- Identifying viable locations for emergency animal shelters
- Designing and setting an emergency shelter
- Animal identification and record keeping
- Daily routines
- Safety and security concerns
- Decontamination
- Legal issues and liability
- Disposition of animals
Who should attend this training?
- CART and CERT
- CSU Extension
- Zoos and Wildlife agencies
- Public Heath
- Concerned individuals and volunteers
- Animal Shelters and Animal Rescue Groups
- Fairgrounds
- Kennels and Pet Groups
- Livestock associations and livestock producers
- Veterinarians, veterinary technicians and staff members
To Register contact Adeline Lee at adelinelee@cvmf.org or 719-480-5676.
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