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​Medical Reserve Corps

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​​​Emergency Pet Sheltering Level 1

​Training objectives

Learn standardized skills for the safety of the volunteers and the pets

Be part of a cache of volunteers who are trained with standardized, identifiable skill sets

Training levels and skills sets are based on the SMART Pet Shelter Plan*

Provide skills that are transferable/adaptable to Local plans

Emergency Pet Sheltering Level 2

Training objectives

Learn how to assist the Owners with the care, safety and security of their Pets

Learn the appropriate level of interactions with Owners and their Pets

Understand the role of an Emergency/Disaster Pet Shelter Levels 1 & 2 Volunteer

Medical Reserve Corps Disaster Animal Response Team Animal Handling Class:

Following a disaster, abandoned and stressed animals create risks for responders

Animals help reduce owner trauma, sense of displacement, and long-term post traumatic stress 

Learn how to handle stressed animals and read their body language so you understand the best way to make the animal safe.

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