Anyone with an interest in learning how to rescue large animals during emergency situations is invited to a special two-day training session next month.
The course will be led by U.S. expert Rebecca (Gimenez) Husted and staged April 13-14.
It’s being organized by the Animal Lifeline Emergency Response Team, volunteers from which swing into action to recue livestock and pets in the midst of disasters like wildfires and floods.
“Some of the many learning outcomes of this course include introduction to animal behaviour, normal and under stress; basic lifts and use of equipment; loading and unloading in confined spaces; livestock trailer wrecks, overturns and responses; roles of owner/guardians, veterinarian, emergency responders and animal control; prevention/mitigation of fire scenarios (barns, wildfires, trailer fires; and introduction to water rescue,” explained organizers in a press release.
“This amazing opportunity is open to everyone including search and rescue, fire departments, police, emergency responders, veterinarians, livestock owners and the general public. Registration is limited and is open until March 22, 2024.”
For more information, including registration fees, contact Deb McBride by email at info@alertcanada.org or by phone at 250-809-7152.