Attention pet owners! You may consider your pet to be a best friend, members of your family and a lifelong companion, -but, are you prepared to help those pets through a health crises, emergency or even through a disaster? Avondale Fire-Rescue in partnership with Maricopa County Animal Care & Control will host a unique class for you to learn about pet sheltering, first aid and the basics of pet emergency handling and care.

The Pet First Aid and Sheltering class is scheduled 9a.m. to 11:30a.m.on Saturday July 10. Skills will be taught by Lt. John Reynolds of Maricopa County Animal Care and Control. The class will be conducted at the Avondale Public Safety Facility; 1825 N. 107 Avenue.

Registration is required, space is limited. The training is free. Call Avondale Fire-Rescue at (623) 333-6112 or email supistoia@avondale.org to register for this course.