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Victoria Fire Department Receives Oxygen Masks For Animals
The donation is part of "Project Breathe™" by Invisible Fence® Brand which aims to equip every fire station in Canada, the United States and the U.K with pet oxygen masks.
Victoria Fire Department Receives Oxygen Masks For Animals
6/19/2012
"We've had several experiences where we've rescued animals after the fire has been put out and they were hiding so we go to pull them out and they suffered some smoke inhalation. This just allows more oxygen to get to an animal instead of trying to use a human mask."
It is estimated that between 40,000 to 150,000 pets die each year in fires. Monday afternoon Invisible Fence Brand of Greater Houston donated five pet oxygen masks to the Victoria Fire Department to help reduce that number.
Victoria City Fire Marshal, Tom Legler, proudly accepted the donation and demonstrated how to use the mask.
"They are very easy. They got like a silicon seal that goes around them so it's a matter of just sliding it over the snout of the animal."
These pet oxygen masks are designed to provide fresh air for your furry friends. In case of a fire... firefighters are able to use these masks on your animals once they have brought you and your loved ones to safety.
"We've had several experiences where we've rescued animals after the fire has been put out and they were hiding so we go to pull them out and they suffered some smoke inhalation. This just allows more oxygen to get to an animal instead of trying to use a human mask."
These masks come in three sizes and were originally developed for use by Veterinarians.
Dorothy O'Connor Pet Adoption Center, Adopt-A-Pet, and P.A.W.S were also on scene to provide furry animals who demonstrated how the masks works. Trap Neuter Return works closely with these organizations to ensure that the number of homeless cats does not increase.
Jena Dunham, President of Trap Neuter Return says its estimated for a population that there at six cats to every human in a city population.
With so many furry animals around, these masks will help firefighters deliver the right amount of oxygen to your pet and will also protect firefighers from an injured animal that may try to bite out of fear.
Source and Video: Crossroads Today