Rumson Firefighters Receive Donation of Oxygen Masks for Pets

The Rumson Fire Department has received a donation of two sets of specially designed pet oxygen mask kits from at-home pet services provider Canine Company. One kit is being deployed to each of the department’s two stations, so firefighters can deliver oxygen to pets in need on the scene of house fires and other emergencies.

The masks were requested by Assistant Chief Nick Luiten after he learned about the company’s charitable campaign to provide the specially designed masks to first responders.

An estimated 40,000 pets die from smoke inhalation each year across the U.S. The cone-shaped pet masks donated by Canine Company are designed for a pet’s snout, which human masks do not fit. Each set donated includes three sizes fitting a wide range of pets – from small mammals to giant breed dogs -- and connect to standard oxygen tanks the rescue teams carry.

In the past year, at least eight pets – three dogs, four cats and a rabbit -- were saved by first responders who received a donation of masks from Canine Company.

“Our mission to help families keep their pets healthy, safe and happy,” said Renee Coughlin of Canine Company. “We do that with the products and services we sell, and with our charitable giving to the communities we serve.”

To help ensure firefighters know there are pets in need of rescue, Canine Company is offering free “pets inside” decals that families can place on a front door or window. Decals are available from the fire department or by completing the Request a Decal form on the company’s website.

Canine Company provides at-home pet care products and services including the Invisible Fence® brand pet containment systems and Manners obedience training to pet parents. For information, visit www.caninecompany.com or call 800-818-3647.