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National Pet Fire Safety Day: Free Pet Alert Window Clings

24Paws — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:53:43 +0000

The American Kennel Club (AKC) and ADT Security Services have declared July 15th as National pet fire safety day to help save the estimated 500,000 pets affected in home fires each year. -ADT Security Services

Today is National Pet Fire Safety Day. What better way to celebrate than to head over to ADT Security Services or the National Volunteer Fire Council and request a free window cling that alerts rescuers to help save the pets in your home.

Don’t be shy about writing the number of pets that share your home on the cling. This number not only indicates to the rescuers how many pets they need to search for, but saves valuable time and potential lives when accounting for all pets.

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CPR: It Saves Pets’ Lives

24Paws — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:31:13 +0000

Years ago, when we decided to learn about Pet CPR, we struggled to find a local class. We located a community college that was offering the class, but they threatened to cancel it if “not enough” people were interested. Thankfully, the desired number of people registered (although they didn’t show up) and we were taught how to save the lives of cats and dogs. Such a simple step can save a life.

Check out your local community colleges, community centers, libraries, animal shelters, veterinarians, and the Parks and Recreations services. If there isn’t a class offered, why not work with an animal shelter or pet clinic to get one started?

Until then, check out this helpful video.

Have you ever had to use CPR on a pet? Have additional information you’d like to share?

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