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| Pets Breathe Easier with Holiday Donations to Fire and Rescue Departments - Yahoo Finance Posted: 01 Dec 2010 07:04 AM PST Press Release Source: Petplan On Wednesday December 1, 2010, 10:00 am PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- This holiday season, fire and rescue departments across the country will receive free pet oxygen mask kits to help pets recover from smoke inhalation suffered during home fires. To date, 26 emergency responders have been selected and others are being encouraged to apply for the remaining kits. The donation by Petplan pet insurance is the result of a national campaign with Wag'N Enterprises to raise awareness of pet fire safety. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101201/PH09255 ) In addition to offering free rescue window alerts for pets, Petplan joined forces with Wag'N to take their ongoing safety initiative one step further. For every 100 pet rescue alerts created through November 30, Petplan pledged a Wag'N O2 Fur Life mask kit to an organization in need of this pet-saving equipment. During the campaign, nearly 4,000 pet rescue alerts were created, yielding a donation of 40 pet oxygen kits. Fire and rescue departments interested in receiving a free oxygen mask kit should contact heroes@gopetplan.com by December 31. In time for the holidays, pet oxygen kits will be sent to 26 fire and rescue departments in: California, Connecticut, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, and Wisconsin. However, emergency responders in all states are encouraged to apply. To view a full list of donation recipients, visit GoPetplan.com. "Petplan is dedicated to the health and well-being of pets. We are thrilled to be able to assist pets, concerned pet owners, and fire and rescue departments nationwide," said Natasha Ashton, co-founder of Petplan pet insurance. Motivated by fire-related injury claims, Petplan launched their pet rescue window alert campaign in 2008 to help save more pets in emergencies. Their rescue alert is the only one that can be customized to feature a pet's photo, name, and potential hiding spots to help expedite rescue. To help keep pets safe during the holidays and all year long, free pet rescue alerts are available on Petplan's website (http://www.GoPetplan.com/firesafety). About Petplan Petplan is America's #1 rated pet insurance company, offering comprehensive accident and illness health insurance for dogs and cats. Petplan is the only pet health insurance provider to cover all hereditary and congenital conditions for the life of the pet without dollar limits per condition. For more information, visit http://www.GoPetplan.com or call 1-866-467-3875. Wag'N Enterprises offers pet parents and first responders the necessary gear, supplies and training to effectively mitigate, prepare and respond to emergencies that impact pet health and safety. For more information, visit www.wagn4u.com or call 703-787-WAGN. Available Topic Expert(s): For information on the listed expert(s), click appropriate link. Jules Benson https://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?ei=97804 Follow Yahoo! Finance on ; become a fan on Facebook. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
| Jefferson County Adoptable Pets - St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posted: 30 Nov 2010 10:00 PM PST Below is a list of animals ready to adopt from the Jefferson County Animal Shelter. When inquiring about a specific animal, use the identification number listed behind each animal description. 1. No. 139388 — Male Basset hound mix, brown/tan, pretty face, calm and lovable. 2. No. 139656 — Male Chihuahua/Pomeranian mix, brown/tan, small, a little sweetheart, will not last long. 3. No. 139436 — Male dachshund mix, tan, friendly, needs a good home. 4. No. 139482 — Male American bulldog mix, white/brindled, looking for a good family. 5. No. 139586 — Male purebred boxer, beautiful, black collar, friendly. 6. No. 138806 — Male yellow lab, large, beautiful dog, a great family pet. 7. No. 139510 — Male American bulldog, buff, a good looking dog, friendly. 8. No. 139394 — Female German shepherd mix, large, brown/tan, a great addition to any family. 9. No. 139458 — Feline calico, a beautiful cat. 10. No. 139665 — Feline white/buff, a great family pet. 11. No. 139361 — Feline white/gray, a must see, will not last long. ADOPTION FEES Dogs and cats: $135 Fee includes spaying/neutering, first set of vaccinations, one-year rabies vaccine, heartworm/feline leukemia test, avid microchip, fecal exam and complete health exam. Animals that have already been altered will have a $50 adoption fee and still be sent to the vet. The Jefferson County Animal Shelter is located at 7105 Shelter Road, Barnhart. Operating hours are: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday — Wednesday; noon to 5 p.m. Thursday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. The phone number is 636-797-5577. You can view all of these pets at petfinder.com. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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