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AB02 YOU AND YOUR RESCUE CAT
A Foundation Award course specifically for anyone who is thinking of adopting a new kitten or adult cat from a rescue shelter.
Written and tutored by Dr Peter Neville.
OCN Accreditation - Foundation Level 9 Credits. Click Here for details of accreditation.

Written and tutored by leading feline behaviourist, Dr Peter Neville, this course is primarily designed for anyone who is thinking of adopting a new kitten or adult cat of any age or type, from an animal welfare centre.

Through coursework assessment at each of the six stages, You and Your Rescue Cat enables young or inexperienced cat owners to achieve an accredited level of qualification in feline behaviour, care and nutrition. It will enable students to demonstrate their knowledge, integrity and commitment to owning a cat to any animal welfare centre where they are hoping to acquire their cat or kitten.

 

COAPE You and Your Rescue Cat
What the student will learn
Unit 1:
Preparing for Your Cat.
Unit 2:
Bringing Your Cat Home.
Unit 3:
Settling Your New Cat Into your Home.
Unit 4:
Nutrition and Feeding.
Unit 5:
Healthcare and Medical Conditions.
Unit 6:
Common Behaviour Problems.

Course Details

Course Type:
Correspondence.
Course Format:
Each Unit of the course notes is e-Mailed out to students as a separate e-Book. Students also have access to the COAPE Student Resource Centre where additional support is available online.
Course Duration:
Can be completed in 6 weeks, maximum time allowed is 6 months.
Roll on - roll off: Start at any time of the year.

Course Cost:

There are TWO options: with and without OCN accreditation:

1. With OCN accreditation - £190
2. Without OCN accreditation - £145

If you have any questions, then please contact:

  • Course Coordinator, COAPE, PO Box 6, FORTROSE, Ross-shire. IV10 8WB (UK)
  • UK Tel/Fax Freefone 0800 783 0817 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm)
  • eMail: mail@coape.org
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