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CONTACT: Sandra Viden-Martins 760-343-3216
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ANIMAL SAMARITANS OFFERS SEMINAR ON FIRST AID AND CPR FOR DOGS AND CATS

THOUSAND PALMS, CA - (January 15, 2007) - Animal Samaritans SPCA has a Pet First Aid and CPR seminar planned for Friday, January 26. It will be held at the Riverside City/County Animal Shelter from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. The cost if $35. Reservations can be made by calling 760-343-4271.

The presenter is Jennifer Nathan, director of humane education at Animal Samaritans SPCA. She is an American Red Cross certified Pet First Aid and CPR instructor. All participants will receive a Pet First Aid and CPR book and an American Red Cross certificate of completion.

Founded in 1978, Animal Samaritans SPCA is a non-profit organization committed to promoting the welfare of animals in the greater Coachella Valley. Programs and services include low cost and no-cost spay and neuter, low-cost vaccination, shelter, animal adoption and humane education programs. Additional services include animal assisted therapy for hospitals, health care and special needs facilities. More information about the organization is available by calling 760-343-3216 and by visiting www.animalsamaritans.org