Pet First Aid & CPCR Class
A hands-on class that gives pet parents and pet pros the confidence to act in an emergency, before veterinary care is reached.
Only 1 in 10 pet owners will never face one, and studies show 25% more pets could survive if just one first-aid step is taken before reaching the vet 🏥.
🐾 2026 Class Dates
- Sat, Sep 5
- Sat, Sep 26
- Sat, Oct 24
- Sat, Nov 14
- Sat, Dec 5
Shoreline Happy Paws LLC
33 Main Street, Ste 8, Old Saybrook, CT
In the Old Buckingham Place building (our office is right out front)
(Left of William Raveis, right of Middlesex Cardiology)
What You'll Learn
By the end of class you'll be able to recognize an emergency, stabilize your dog or cat, and buy precious time on the way to the vet. These are hands-on skills every pet parent and pet pro should have, taught over one focused day.
Assess
- Recognize a true pet emergency
- Check vitals: pulse, breathing, temperature & capillary refill
- Perform a head-to-tail exam
Handle & Move
- Safe approach, muzzling & restraint
- Safely lift & transport an injured pet
- Build & use a Pet First Aid Kit
Treat & Stabilize
- Control bleeding, bandaging & wound care
- Splinting for fractures & falls
- Burns, bites, stings & wildlife encounters
Emergencies & Illness
- Heat stroke, hypothermia & drowning
- Poisoning, seizures, shock & bloat
- Blood sugar, intestinal & urinary issues
Choking & CPCR
- Choking: abdominal & chest thrusts plus the XXT®
- Rescue breathing & pet oxygen masks
- Chest compressions & full CPCR
Prevent & Prepare
- Pet-proof your home to prevent emergencies
- Disaster preparedness planning
- Weekly wellness checks for early detection
Adriana Valle
Adriana is the owner, founder, and Chief Pet-Loving Officer of Shoreline Happy Paws. A professional pet care provider for over 15 years, she got her start dog walking in 110-degree heat in Qatar, where she built the country's first full-time pet sitting service. She is fully insured and bonded and a Certified Pet First Aid & CPR Instructor. Starting September 5, 2026, she is teaching the new Pet Safety Crusader™ curriculum. Adriana is also pursuing a dog behavior certificate from CATCH Canine Trainers Academy and is a longtime member of the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters and Pet Sitters International. Since 2023 she has attended more than six professional pet-care industry conferences, always learning new ways to help the pet parents we serve and to better train our team.
Backed by the Best in the Field
The Pet Safety Crusader™ curriculum was created by Denise Fleck, the pet first aid & CPCR education and training partner of Pet Sitters International, the world's largest educational association for professional pet sitters. Denise has personally taught animal life-saving skills to over 33,000 people, authored a dozen books, earned multiple writing awards from the Dog Writers and Cat Writers Associations, and appeared on CBS-TV's The Doctors and Animal Planet.
"Knowing how to stop bleeding, cool a pet, or clear an airway can mean the difference between life and death." (Denise Fleck)
Reserve Your Seat 🐾
Pick a date below and secure your spot with payment. Just $107 per seat, and classes are limited to 12.
⚠️ All sales are final. No refunds, transfers, or credits once paid. Your payment reserves a limited seat.
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