Proceeds from the AWL Pet Photo Contest will be used to buy Wag'N O2 Fur Life® Kits which will be given to the Charlotte County fire marshal to be carried in all Charlotte County EMT vehicles.
Wag'N O2 Fur Life® Program
~ The Pet Oxygen Mask Initiative ~
Losing a pet due to a house fire can be a devastating experience. As most pet owners leave their furry companions home alone when they go to work, pets are left to fend for themselves in the event of a house fire. While affixing 'rescue alert stickers' to your home can be helpful to first responders, saving the pet's life is not assured. Unlike humans who instinctively run out during fires, pets instinctively look for a hiding place to protect them from the fire.
Far too many pets die each year of smoke asphyxiation. While firemen attempt to get pets safely out of burning structures, they are not able to revive them unless they have the proper equipment — pet oxygen masks. These specially-designed animal masks can be used both on conscious pets that have suffered from smoke inhalation and pets that need to be resuscitated after losing consciousness from exposure to the dangerous toxic fumes.
Wag'N Pet Oxygen Mask Kits come with 3 different size masks that can be used on dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds and more. These durable polycarbonate masks feature dual vents and a rubber mounted 22mm oxygen adapter enabling unrestricted inhalation and exhalation of air. Each mask can also be quickly attached to an "Ambu-Bag" should the pet require manual breathing assistance. Detailed operating instructions are provided. See complete kit contents list below.
Since its inception, the Wag'N O2 Fur Life® Program has provided over 6,200 pet oxygen mask kits to over 2,925 departments in North America. Every mask purchased through the Wag'N O2 Fur Life® Program comes with a 2 year direct manufacturer's warranty on parts.
The Wag'N O2 Fur Life® Kit includes:
- 3 Oxygen Masks - 1 small, 1 medium & 1 large
- 3 Oxygen Air Tubes - 1 for each mask, 22 mm diameter
- 1 Wag'N O2 Fur Life® Carry Bag for easy storage & mobility
- 1 Laminated Instruction Sheet which includes ABCs of CPR For Cats & Dogs
- 1 Kennel Lead for animal restraint & control
- 2 Animal Incident Report (AIR)™ Forms for First Responders - carbonless 3-part form
- 1 Pet Rescue Notice Form provided in electronic format
- 1 PowerPoint Presentation provided in electronic format
- 2 "Pet Oxygen Masks On Board"™ Decals
- 1 Wag'N Instructional DVD "Pets Need Oxygen Too"™