Volunteer News A Publication of the Sigonella American Red Cross of Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily
In This Issue
May 2015
Pet Appreciation Day The American Red Cross’s 2nd Annual Pet Appreciation Day on Saturday, April 25 started off
Pet Day
with a ’woof.’ The Red Cross gave a brief May Volunteer Of the Month
explanation on Pet First Aid, and set up a dog CPR mannequin for participants to test their skills. They also provided information on what to have in a Pet
Volunteer Recognition Awards Banquet
Disaster Kit.
available to answer questions on the services they provide to pets.
Upcoming Events
Volunteer Opportunities
The Veterinary Clinic staff were
The Sigonella Animal Welfare Society also had a booth
available for pet owners looking to foster lovable animals. MA2 Paige Nielsen and K-9 Enyzi provided a demonstration on how
Reminders
Volunteer Hours
military working dogs are trained and protect the Sigonella Community. She was assisted by Kennel Master MA1 Zach Clause and MA2 Robert Blanton who answered questions from the audience on military working dogs. Many local community members brought their four-legged friends to compete in the Small
Pet/Large
Pet
Competitions.
Fortunately, the discerning judges, on hand Sigonella American Red Cross NAS1, Bldg 318, Rm 1201 624.4900
from the Girl Scouts and audience, were able to pick out the best .