The Warmest Chat

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A lot of people find great comfort to just to talk about the passing of their cats to like minded people.

Not everyone is in the position to organise a ‘cat wake‘ or some people might not have a lot of pet lovers in their circle.

So I have decided to organise a bi-monthly Cat Bereavement Meet Up so to provide a safe environment where cat lovers can come and chat about their cats without having to worry someone says horrible things like ‘it’s just a cat’, ‘you can always get a new one’, etc.

The Warmest Chat is in association with The Warmest Spot Cat Memorial Website which is one of Maow Care's voluntary initiative. Learn more about The Warmest Spot here. 

The Warmest Chat is a very informal tea and coffee chat, there is no rule. Everyone is welcome.

The next Chat will be on: 

Date: 10 June 2017
Time: 11:30 to 13:00
Venue: Library Bar, Central Hotel

If you have any question, please contact Alice on 087 3198534.

You can also refer to our Facebook event page. 

The Warmest Chat

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A lot of people find great comfort to just to talk about the passing of their cats to like minded people.

Not everyone is in the position to organise a ‘cat wake‘ or some people might not have a lot of pet lovers in their circle.

So I have decided to organise a bi-monthly Cat Bereavement Meet Up so to provide a safe environment where cat lovers can come and chat about their cats without having to worry someone says horrible things like ‘it’s just a cat’, ‘you can always get a new one’, etc.

The Warmest Chat is in association with The Warmest Spot Cat Memorial Website which is one of Maow Care's voluntary initiative. Learn more about The Warmest Spot here. 

The Warmest Chat is a very informal tea and coffee chat, there is no rule. Everyone is welcome.

The next Chat will be on: 

Date: 8 April 2017
Time: 11:30 to 13:00
Venue: Library Bar, Central Hotel

If you have any question, please contact Alice on 087 3198534.

You can also refer to our Facebook event page. 

Pet First Responder

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Firefighters in Hong Kong performing CPR on a cat during a fire rescue - Apple Daily 16 February 2017

Firefighters in Hong Kong performing CPR on a cat during a fire rescue - Apple Daily 16 February 2017

One of the biggest nightmares of a pet lover...You are backing your car on the driveway, you hear you hit something. You come out and discover you hit a dog/cat. What to do? 

Or what if you have elderly dogs/cats, do you know what to do if they have a heart attack? 

Do you know what to do if your dog/cat suffers from heart stoke or frostbite? 

How about choking? They love to chew on random items lying around. What to do? 

Pet CPR First Aid

The Canine First Responder Course™ Curriculum is the only course approved by Emergency First Response - the largest certification agency worldwide for first aid and CPR training. You will be issued with an internationally recognised certificate upon successful completion of the course. This is far exceeds some more basic 'first aid' courses out there and is the only course in Ireland to be fully accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland and supported by the Irish Veterinary Nurses Association.

It provides realistic CPR practice on a canine manikin - Casper. (He even has a pulse!) On top of the standard Canine First Responder course, Alice the cat behaviourist is going to give you extra tips on how handling cat situation to make an all round Pet First Responder course. Class is limited to 8 students only due to the hands-on nature of the course. We want to make sure each student has enough time to practise on the pet manikins. 

For cat lovers who wonder if this course is suitable to you. The answer is - Yes! There is no recognised Feline First Responder course at the moment. The techniques performed on small dogs and cats are very similar. Alice will of course explain the difference when dealing with cats. Plus, you can come across a dog collapse on a hot summer day and need your help!  

  • Canine and feline Communication
  • Scene Assessment and Barrier use
  • How to approach the owner of the animal and your legal liability
  • Primary Assessment
  • CPR and Rescue Breathing
  • Choking
  • Control of serious bleeding
  • Shock Management
  • Spinal Injury Management
  • Injury Assessment
  • Illness Assessment
  • Splinting for Fractures and Dislocations
  • Bandaging Minor Wounds
  • Safe Transportation to Vet Facility
  • Burns, Poisoning, Hypothermia/ Hyperthermia And More…..  

With the price, you can take home:  

  • Your own copy of the CFR CD containing the student manual so you can refresh your knowledge at home
  • An international recognised certificate upon the completion of the course (valid for 2 years)
  • A first aid kit for you to take home (value 15 Euro)
  • A laminated quick tip card - useful as a reminder you can leave in your car in case of an accident for example
  • Tea/coffee and snack during the day
  • Of course, confidence and knowledge how to help your own pet or other animals on the street in case of emergency

Testimonials from graduates

“Thanks to my brother and Ma, I got this course as a birthday present, I’d just finished a course for human first aid and wanted to make sure I could help the dogs and cats in my life too and any I came across :) Well delivered in a personable, friendly, enthusiastic way, I’d certainly reccommend it to other pet people and those who love animals and want to help them :) I’ll be renewing my certs and skills in 2 years time too.”
— Kate
“I would highly recommend Alice to anyone when it comes to both anything cats and training. In my case i went to Alice to top up my first aid for canines (and cats got included this time!) we worked in a friendly peaceful and fun environment. I honestly can’t wait until I need another top up and I know where i’ll be going. Thank you again!”
— Dani
“Thanks Alice for the great course. I feel much more prepared now if something happens”
— Finola
“Really great course, not complicated, very pragmatic.. I really recommend. Thanks Alice!”
— Rebecca
“Thank you again for a great day, Alice! Learned so much and really enjoyed the chat and craic :-)”
— Susan

Date: 1 July 2017

Time: 10am to 6pm, with one hour lunch break

Venue: The Constant Knitter, 88 Francis St, Dublin 8

Fee: €115

Happy graduates of class February 2017! 

Happy graduates of class November 2016

If you want to ask questions before you sign up, please send Alice an email below. 

The Warmest Chat - cat bereavement meet up

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A lot of people find great comfort to just to talk about the passing of their cats to like minded people.

Not everyone is in the position to organise a ‘cat wake‘ or some people might not have a lot of pet lovers in their circle.

So I have decided to organise a bi-monthly Cat Bereavement Meet Up so to provide a safe environment where cat lovers can come and chat about their cats without having to worry someone says horrible things like ‘it’s just a cat’, ‘you can always get a new one’, etc.

The Warmest Chat is in association with The Warmest Spot Cat Memorial Website which is one of Maow Care's voluntary initiative. Learn more about The Warmest Spot here. 

The Warmest Chat is a very informal tea and coffee chat, there is no rule. Everyone is welcome.

The next Chat will be on: 

Date: 17 February 2017
Time: 10:30 to 12:00
Venue: Library Bar, Central Hotel

If you have any question, please contact Alice on 087 3198534.

You can also refer to our Facebook event page. 

The Warmest Spot Cat Memorial

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At Maow Care, we unfortunately have to dealt with cat's passing with my customers regularly and I can see the distress and at times...lack of closure. 

There are always some horrible people saying inappropriate things like - 'oh it's just a cat', or 'you can get another one'. 

So I decide to take this into my hand and made The Warmest Spot Cat Memorial page so that people can put their tribute up there. It will be display permanently. It gives people somewhere to 'go to' when they think of their cat. 

If you want to put something on the site, please be in touch. It's free and I am doing this using my own money.

Please also feel free to leave comments under each tribute, I am sure it will give great comfort to the cat's human. 
I am also trying to organise a bi-monthly meetup so that people can have a safe environment to talk about their cats knowing there won't be insensitive comments.

You can check out event details on the website or on our Facebook event page. 
 

Pet First Responder

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One of the biggest nightmares of a pet lover...You are backing your car on the driveway, you hear you hit something. You come out and discover you hit a dog/cat. What to do? 

Or what if you have elderly dogs/cats, do you know what to do if they have a heart attack? 

Do you know what to do if your dog/cat suffers from heart stoke or frostbite? 

How about choking? They love to chew on random items lying around. What to do? 

The Canine First Responder Course™ Curriculum is the only course approved by Emergency First Response - the largest certification agency worldwide for first aid and CPR training. You will be issued with an internationally recognised certificate upon successful completion of the course. This is far exceeds some more basic 'first aid' courses out there and does provide realistic CPR practice on a canine manikin. (Alice has done her research before getting herself trained!) As a bonus on top of the standard Canine First Responder course, Alice the cat behaviourist is going to give you extra tips on how handling cat situation to make an all round Pet First Responder course. 

For cat lovers who wonder if this course is suitable to you. The answer is - Yes! There is no recognised Feline First Responder course at the moment. The techniques performed on small dogs and cats are very similar. Alice will of course explain the difference when dealing with cats. Plus, you can come across a dog collapse on a hot summer day and need your help!  

  • Canine and feline Communication
  • Scene Assessment and Barrier use
  • How to approach the owner of the animal and your legal liability
  • Primary Assessment
  • CPR and Rescue Breathing
  • Choking
  • Control of serious bleeding
  • Shock Management
  • Spinal Injury Management
  • Injury Assessment
  • Illness Assessment
  • Splinting for Fractures and Dislocations
  • Bandaging Minor Wounds
  • Safe Transportation to Vet Facility
  • Burns, Poisoning, Hypothermia/ Hyperthermia And More…..  

With the price, you can take home:  

  • Your own copy of the CFR CD containing the student manual so you can refresh your knowledge at home
  • An international recognised certificate upon the completion of the course (valid for 2 years)
  • A first aid kit for you to take home (value 15 Euro)
  • A laminated quick tip card - useful as a reminder you can leave in your car in case of an accident for example
  • Tea/coffee and snack during the day
  • Of course, confidence and knowledge how to help your own pet or other animals on the street in case of emergency

Date: 18 February 2017

Time: 10am to 6pm, with one hour lunch break

Venue: The Constant Knitter, 88 Francis St, Dublin 8

Fee: €115

It is NOW FULL! The next one will be in July. If you want to be the first to know, email me on the form below, I will put you on a list so that you will get a notification before the public does. 

Our course on November 2016 

“Thanks Alice for the great course. I feel much more prepared now if something happens”
— Finola
“Really great course, not complicated, very pragmatic.. I really recommend. Thanks Alice! ”
— Rebecca

 

If you want to ask questions before you sign up, please send Alice an email below. 

Feline Mythbuster - Introduction to Cat Behaviour

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Are cats loners? Are they aloof and don't care about human? We cat lovers know these are not true! 

"Feline Mythbuster - Introduction to cat behaviour" is going to answer all these questions and more! 

We are going to learn that cats not only have an intimate and important relationship with human for thousands of years of history, but also get a better understanding of their behaviour. For example: why is it so difficult to get them to drink water We will learn how to establish a satisfying cat-human relationship at home and in the community. Alice will also talk a little about some of the latest scientific development in the cat world. There will be an Q&A session at the end and will have time to chat among cat lovers. This talk is FREE! This is an amazing opportunity for any cat lovers of Tallinn!

Date: 27 October 2016

Time: 18:00-19:00

Venue: Kassikohvik Nurri, Tartu mnt 24, 10115 Tallinn, Estonia. +372 687 8505 

(This talk is FREE, but we recommend you to book a table as the space in the cafe is limited.) 

Pet First Responder - Dublin

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One of the biggest nightmares of a pet lover...You are backing your car on the driveway, you hear you hit something. You come out and discover you hit a dog/cat. What to do? 

Or what if you have elderly dogs/cats, do you know what to do if they have a heart attack? 

Do you know what to do if your dog/cat suffers from heart stoke or frostbite? 

How about choking? They love to chew on random items lying around. What to do? 

The Canine First Responder Course™ Curriculum is the only course approved by Emergency First Response - the largest certification agency worldwide for first aid and CPR training. You will be issued with an internationally recognised certificate upon successful completion of the course. This is far exceeds some more basic 'first aid' courses out there and does provide realistic CPR practice on a canine manikin. (Alice has done her research before getting herself trained!) As a bonus on top of the standard Canine First Responder course, Alice the cat behaviourist is going to give you extra tips on how handling cat situation to make an all round Pet First Responder course. 

For cat lovers who wonder if this course is suitable to you. The answer is - Yes! There is no recognised Feline First Responder course at the moment. The techniques performed on small dogs and cats are very similar. Alice will of course explain the difference when dealing with cats. Plus, you can come across a dog collapse on a hot summer day and need your help!  

  • Canine and feline Communication
  • Scene Assessment and Barrier use
  • How to approach the owner of the animal and your legal liability
  • Primary Assessment
  • CPR and Rescue Breathing
  • Choking
  • Control of serious bleeding
  • Shock Management
  • Spinal Injury Management
  • Injury Assessment
  • Illness Assessment
  • Splinting for Fractures and Dislocations
  • Bandaging Minor Wounds
  • Safe Transportation to Vet Facility
  • Burns, Poisoning, Hypothermia/ Hyperthermia And More…..  

With the price, you can take home:  

  • Your own copy of the CFR CD containing the student manual so you can refresh your knowledge at home
  • An international recognised certificate upon the completion of the course (valid for 2 years)
  • A first aid kit for you to take home (value 15 Euro)
  • A laminated quick tip card - useful as a reminder you can leave in your car in case of an accident for example
  • Tea/coffee and snack during the day
  • Of course, confidence and knowledge how to help your own pet or other animals on the street in case of emergency

Date: 12 November 2016

Time: 10am to 6pm, with one hour lunch break

Venue: The Constant Knitter, 88 Francis St, Dublin 8

Fee: €115

As of 9 November, one slot has opened up due to illness of one student. You can pay now below to secure the last slot! 

If you want to ask questions before you sign up, please send Alice an email below. 

Pet First Responder - Tallinn

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You are just walking your dog. He is chewing on a piece of wood, a tiny piece break off and he started choking. What do you do? 

You are enjoying a country holiday with your dog and your family. Walking along a river, your dog loses her footing and fell into the water. You quickly pull her back out, but she stops breathing. You are an hour from the closest vet facility, what to do?

You are backing your car on the driveway, you hear you hit something. You come out and discover you hit a cat. What to do? 

You have elderly dogs/cats, do you know what to do if they have a heart attack? 

Do you know what to do if your dog/cat suffers from heart stoke or frostbite? 

The Canine First Responder Course™ Curriculum is the only course approved by Emergency First Response - the largest certification agency worldwide for first aid and CPR training. You will be issued with an internationally recognised certificate upon successful completion of the course. This is far exceeds some more basic 'first aid' courses out there and does provide realistic CPR practice on a canine manikin. As a bonus, Alice the cat behaviourist is going to give you extra tips on how handling cat situation. 

  • Canine and feline Communication
  • Scene Assessment and Barrier use
  • How to approach the owner of the animal and your legal liability
  • Primary Assessment
  • CPR and Rescue Breathing
  • Choking
  • Control of serious bleeding
  • Shock Management
  • Spinal Injury Management
  • Injury Assessment
  • Illness Assessment
  • Splinting for Fractures and Dislocations
  • Bandaging Minor Wounds
  • Safe Transportation to Vet Facility
  • Burns, Poisoning, Hypothermia/ Hyperthermia And More…..  

With the price, you can take home:  

  • Your own copy of the CFR CD which you can watch at home to refresh your knowledge
  • An international recognised certificate upon the completion of the course (valid for 2 years)
  • A first aid kit for you to take home (value 15 Euro)
  • A laminated quick tip card - useful as a reminder you can leave in your car in case of an accident for example
  • Tea/coffee and snack during the day
  • Of course, confidence and knowledge how to help your own pet or other animals on the street in case of emergency

Alice Chau Ginguene is a certified Canine First Responder Instructor. She has been working as a cat sitter and behaviourist for 7 years in Dublin, where she has been featured in numerous media in Ireland. 

Date: 22 October 2016

Time: 9am to 5pm, with one hour lunch break

Venue: To be confirmed, it will be somewhere in city centre

Fee: 85 Euro (this is a special discount for Tallinn! Normal course price is £90 in the UK and €115 in Ireland)

To join this course, please fill in the form below, Alice will send you course information for home preparation and payment methods. For enquiries, you can contact Alice directly here or call the local organiser Helen on 5596 1960. 

 

 

 

Introduction to Cat Behaviour - Tallinn

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Introduction to Cat Behaviour - Tallinn

Date: 8 September 2016

Time: 18:00-20:00

Venue: Cat Cafe Nurri, Tallinn

Fee: 15 Euro

 

This workshop is suitable for:

  1. You already have cat(s) and you want to understand them better.
  2. You don't have cat yet but you love them and want to know if living with a cat is suitable for you. 
  3. You are just interested to know more about cat psychology. 

Syllabus: 

  1. History of domestic cats
  2. Physiology of cat and how it affects their behaviour
  3. How cat learn
  4. Cat-human relationship  e.g. cat in human's society in history and human's expectation of cat behaviour
  5. How cat communicate
  6. Common cat behavioural problems e.g. inappropriate elimination, aggression, 
  7. Q&A
  8. Tea and coffee and chat! 

After this workshop, you will know: 

  1. Why cats don't come when call
  2. Why cats don't like to drink water
  3. Are cats solitude animals?
  4. Why some cats live outside and don't like human?
  5. How to handle indoor only cat
  6. Do cat have emotion? 
  7. Do cat have sense of humour? 
  8. And so much more!