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MEDIA ADVISORY
For February 28 and March 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Tajiana Ancora-Brown
February 25, 2009 (813) 933-8944 or (813) 758-7424
WHEN: Saturday, February 28, 2009 (lectures)
Sunday, March 1, 2009 (training)
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Florida Veterinary Specialists
3000 Busch Lake Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33614
WHO: Board certified veterinary specialists of the Florida Veterinary Specialists
K9 Handlers
WHAT: K-9 Down is an annual program established by Frankie’s Friends, a charitable pet foundation, to teach K-9 handlers how to care for their dogs if they get hurt while on the job. This year K-9 Down will host public safety officials from across the country from county sheriffs to federal agents.
WHY: Many of our armed forces and public safety officials rely on their four-legged partners to help find victims of crime of natural disasters. The course is taught by board certified veterinary specialists from the Florida Veterinary Specialists. K-9 handlers will learn everything from gunshot and burn wound treatment to fluid therapy and poisoning.
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K-9 Down is a highly specialized program designed for professional working dog handlers and emergency rescue personnel - anyone who may respond to canine health emergencies in the field. The course is tailored for police officers, firefighters, medics, search and rescue teams, military dog handlers or other canine handlers with specialized training. The course is two days in length. A series of lectures are presented the first day on topics ranging from the normal canine physical exam to toxicities and heat exhaustion. On the second day, the group is divided and assigned to one of two half day sessions, which offer hands-on training in small group sessions. For more information, please visit www.k9down.com.
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