Project Revive: Pet Oxygen Masks
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Project Revive: Pet Oxygen Masks for Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas Counties
Wrigley was an American Bulldog that was pulled from a trailer after his owner committed suicide by running a hose from the exhaust pipe of his car to the inside his trailer. As we drove the barely alive Wrigley to a vet's office, a firefighter was in the back of our vehicle administering oxygen to the dog. He explained how human masks do not properly fit the muzzle of a dog or cat, and therefore, too much oxygen escapes, sometimes preventing the animal from being revived.
Jingles was an American Eskimo dog who was blown from the inside of his house to the back yard after a propane tank exploded from within the home. Jingles was revived using an animal oxygen mask which was on one of the emergency responder vehicles.
Wrigley and Jingles were the heart and soul behind Suncoast Animal League's 2009 campaign to supply all emergency vehicles in Pasco and Pinellas counties with animal oxygen masks. Within a couple of months, the newly donated animal oxygen masks made their first impact when former Rescue Chief Hitchcock of Pasco County Fire Rescue emailed me with the following message, "Rick, We had a fire today from which 3 lifeless dogs were removed. Our personnel applied the animal rescue masks that your agency provided us and successfully resuscitated all 3 dogs."
Six years later, we are introducing "Project Revive." This campaign is aimed at re-supplying emergency vehicles in Pasco and Pinellas counties with new sets of animal oxygen masks and to also supply Hillsborough County Fire Departments, as well as, the City of Tampa Fire Departments with masks. At this point, 111 sets are needed. Each set consists of a small mask (for cats and small dogs), a medium mask, a large mask, a carrying case and cleaning and operating instructions.
Each kit costs $65.08. The total Suncoast Animal League needs to raise for the 111 animal oxygen masks is $7,224. Thirty-eight sets will be distributed to Hillsborough/Tampa Fire Departments, 31 sets are needed for Pasco Fire Departments and 42 will be delivered to Pinellas Fire Departments. If you would like to donate to Project Revive, please go to the link at the top or bottom of this page to donate.
The animals saved could be your own.
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Below are a few local news articles where pets were treated for smoke inhalation after a home fire:
“Three Chihuahuas, cat rescued from St. Pete house fire“
TBO.com: Published: September 5, 2012
Four pets overcome by smoke inhalation were rescued by firefighters who put out a blaze at a St. Petersburg house Wednesday morning. The fire occurred about 11:45 a.m. toward the rear of a single-story house at 835 39th Ave. N., St. Petersburg Fire Rescue said. Firefighters forced their way into the house to search for victims, the agency said. During the search, they located three Chihuahuas and a cat, all with smoke inhalation. Firefighters administered oxygen using special pet masks, and the animals seemed to respond to treatment, Fire Rescue said. They were transported to a veterinarian in stable condition by the owner after he arrived home, firefighters said. No injuries to humans were reported. A fire investigator was called after the blaze was extinguished, the agency said.
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“Tarpon Springs Firefighters Revive Cat Following Smoke Inhalation“
LifeWithCats.tv: Published May 17, 2013
Tarpon Springs, FL firefighters revived a cat today after it suffered smoke inhalation during a house fire. The cat is back with its family. Firefighters responding to a call for a house fire in Tarpon Springs this morning contained the fire to the bedroom where it started and had it put out in minutes. The couple living in the home and their three children all got out without injury but the family cat, Explorer, suffered the effects of smoke inhalation and was treated at the scene with a pet oxygen mask. Deputy Fire Chief Donald Sayre said, “We took the cat outside and put an oxygen mask on his face. He’s back with his owners now.” “We save pets whenever we can,” Sayres said. “They’re part of the family.”
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“Firefighters rescue 3 cats, boa constrictor from house fire“
WTSP 10 News: Published October 1, 2013
Tampa, Florida -- Tuesday afternoon, Tampa Fire Rescue crews rescued three cats and a 7-foot boa constrictor trapped in a second floor bedroom of a home on fire on E. 23rd Avenue. Tampa Fire says when firefighters arrived at the home they found heavy smoke coming from both floors and the roof of the home. Firefighter's entered the home in efforts to locate the fire and search for residents still inside. The cats were taken to a rescue unit where they were given oxygen. All are reportedly making a full recovery. The cats, named Luna, Bonnie, and Leo along with Melsuine, the boa constrictor were then turned over to their owner Tania Jimenez.
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“Tampa firefighters rescue blind family dog”
WFLA News Channel 8: Published May 24, 2015
Tampa Fire Rescue firefighters responding to a house fire on North 13th Street in Tampa saved a blind house pet suffering smoke inhalation. When firefighters arrived at 9406 N. 13th St. in Tampa Saturday evening, the fire was out but during a search of the house firefighter found the family dog hiding under a bed and struggling to breath due to the smoke, according to Tampa Fire Rescue. Firefighters from Engine Co. 13 retrieved the animal and began administering oxygen using a special mask designed for canines. The dog began breathing normal within minutes, wagging its tail. It was returned to the family. No other injuries were reported.
Wrigley was an American Bulldog that was pulled from a trailer after his owner committed suicide by running a hose from the exhaust pipe of his car to the inside his trailer. As we drove the barely alive Wrigley to a vet's office, a firefighter was in the back of our vehicle administering oxygen to the dog. He explained how human masks do not properly fit the muzzle of a dog or cat, and therefore, too much oxygen escapes, sometimes preventing the animal from being revived.
Jingles was an American Eskimo dog who was blown from the inside of his house to the back yard after a propane tank exploded from within the home. Jingles was revived using an animal oxygen mask which was on one of the emergency responder vehicles.
Wrigley and Jingles were the heart and soul behind Suncoast Animal League's 2009 campaign to supply all emergency vehicles in Pasco and Pinellas counties with animal oxygen masks. Within a couple of months, the newly donated animal oxygen masks made their first impact when former Rescue Chief Hitchcock of Pasco County Fire Rescue emailed me with the following message, "Rick, We had a fire today from which 3 lifeless dogs were removed. Our personnel applied the animal rescue masks that your agency provided us and successfully resuscitated all 3 dogs."
Six years later, we are introducing "Project Revive." This campaign is aimed at re-supplying emergency vehicles in Pasco and Pinellas counties with new sets of animal oxygen masks and to also supply Hillsborough County Fire Departments, as well as, the City of Tampa Fire Departments with masks. At this point, 111 sets are needed. Each set consists of a small mask (for cats and small dogs), a medium mask, a large mask, a carrying case and cleaning and operating instructions.
Each kit costs $65.08. The total Suncoast Animal League needs to raise for the 111 animal oxygen masks is $7,224. Thirty-eight sets will be distributed to Hillsborough/Tampa Fire Departments, 31 sets are needed for Pasco Fire Departments and 42 will be delivered to Pinellas Fire Departments. If you would like to donate to Project Revive, please go to the link at the top or bottom of this page to donate.
The animals saved could be your own.
**********
Below are a few local news articles where pets were treated for smoke inhalation after a home fire:
“Three Chihuahuas, cat rescued from St. Pete house fire“
TBO.com: Published: September 5, 2012
Four pets overcome by smoke inhalation were rescued by firefighters who put out a blaze at a St. Petersburg house Wednesday morning. The fire occurred about 11:45 a.m. toward the rear of a single-story house at 835 39th Ave. N., St. Petersburg Fire Rescue said. Firefighters forced their way into the house to search for victims, the agency said. During the search, they located three Chihuahuas and a cat, all with smoke inhalation. Firefighters administered oxygen using special pet masks, and the animals seemed to respond to treatment, Fire Rescue said. They were transported to a veterinarian in stable condition by the owner after he arrived home, firefighters said. No injuries to humans were reported. A fire investigator was called after the blaze was extinguished, the agency said.
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“Tarpon Springs Firefighters Revive Cat Following Smoke Inhalation“
LifeWithCats.tv: Published May 17, 2013
Tarpon Springs, FL firefighters revived a cat today after it suffered smoke inhalation during a house fire. The cat is back with its family. Firefighters responding to a call for a house fire in Tarpon Springs this morning contained the fire to the bedroom where it started and had it put out in minutes. The couple living in the home and their three children all got out without injury but the family cat, Explorer, suffered the effects of smoke inhalation and was treated at the scene with a pet oxygen mask. Deputy Fire Chief Donald Sayre said, “We took the cat outside and put an oxygen mask on his face. He’s back with his owners now.” “We save pets whenever we can,” Sayres said. “They’re part of the family.”
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“Firefighters rescue 3 cats, boa constrictor from house fire“
WTSP 10 News: Published October 1, 2013
Tampa, Florida -- Tuesday afternoon, Tampa Fire Rescue crews rescued three cats and a 7-foot boa constrictor trapped in a second floor bedroom of a home on fire on E. 23rd Avenue. Tampa Fire says when firefighters arrived at the home they found heavy smoke coming from both floors and the roof of the home. Firefighter's entered the home in efforts to locate the fire and search for residents still inside. The cats were taken to a rescue unit where they were given oxygen. All are reportedly making a full recovery. The cats, named Luna, Bonnie, and Leo along with Melsuine, the boa constrictor were then turned over to their owner Tania Jimenez.
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“Tampa firefighters rescue blind family dog”
WFLA News Channel 8: Published May 24, 2015
Tampa Fire Rescue firefighters responding to a house fire on North 13th Street in Tampa saved a blind house pet suffering smoke inhalation. When firefighters arrived at 9406 N. 13th St. in Tampa Saturday evening, the fire was out but during a search of the house firefighter found the family dog hiding under a bed and struggling to breath due to the smoke, according to Tampa Fire Rescue. Firefighters from Engine Co. 13 retrieved the animal and began administering oxygen using a special mask designed for canines. The dog began breathing normal within minutes, wagging its tail. It was returned to the family. No other injuries were reported.
Organizer
Rick Chaboudy
Organizer
Palm Harbor, FL
