MEDIA ADVISORY
December 16, 2011
PETS TO BREATHE EASIER IN SAINT CHARLES COUNTY
Saint Charles County Ambulance District Receives Donated Pet Oxygen Masks
WHAT:
First Responders at Saint Charles County Ambulance District are receiving thirty-five animal rescue oxygen mask kits through a donation from Invisible Fence® of St. Louis. They will be equipped with masks after Friday’s training session and demonstrations. Emergency personnel will demonstrate how the specially-designed masks are applied and used on their canine friends.
WHO:
Invisible Fence® of St. Louis and Saint Charles County Ambulance District
WHEN:
Friday, December 16th at 1:30pm
WHERE:
Saint Charles County Ambulance District
4169 Old Mill Parkway
St. Peters, MO 63376
BACKGROUND:
Although the number of pets that die in fires is not an official statistic kept by the U.S. Fire Administration, industry web sites and sources have cited an estimated 40,000 to 150,000 pets each year that die in fires; most succumbing to smoke inhalation. In most states, emergency responders are unequipped to deal with the crisis. The donation of these specially designed and potentially lifesaving animal oxygen mask sets enable first responders to efficiently administer oxygen to a stricken animal.
This donation is part of a national effort called Project Breathe™ to equip first responders across the U.S. and Canada. Invisible Fence® Brand has a commitment to pet safety that extends beyond electronic pet containment by funding deserving projects that help to save the lives of pets. More information is available at: www.invisiblefence.com/O2
MORE INFORMATION:
Marty Limpert, Saint Charles County Ambulance District
636-262-9605, mlimpert@scad.com
Sarah Drew Rouse, Invisible Fence® of St. Louis
314-446-1021, Sdrew@kennelwood.com
PHOTO/INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES: Representatives will demonstrate how to apply the mask to a dog, and explain how the oxygen mask works.
