The Wisconsin Humane Society will host an educational course for all dog and cat lovers.  This course will teach animal guardians about first aid care and CPR.  The event will be held at the Wisconsin Humane Society, 4500 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee.  Registration is limited and advanced registration is required.  There is a $60.00 fee for this class, which includes instrucional handouts and a certificate documenting that the participant is certified in Pet CPR and First Aid.

This class will be presented by Dr. Marla Lichtenberger, DVM, DACVECC (Board-certified emergency and critical care specialist for animals) and owner of Milwaukee Emergency Center for Animals on Hwy 100 and Beloit Road.  Instruction will cover CPR, temporary treatment of bleeding, fractures, choking, heat stroke, seizures and discussion about common poisonings and other first aid care.

Thank you for supporting the Wisconsin Humane Society, a nonprofit organization relying upon gifts from friends to continue its lifesaving work caring for over 20,000 domestic and wild animals each year.