PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Pasco County Fire Rescue has received a donation to help save pets that are involved in a structure fire or vehicle crash.
“Pasco County Fire Rescue would like to thank our partners at Central Pasco Veterinary Care for their generosity and support this holiday season,” said PCFR.
Under the leadership of Dr. JoAnn Daniels, the practice holds a fundraiser each December to raise funds to purchase pet oxygen masks that are then donated to the fire department.
These specially shaped oxygen masks are made for dogs, cats, birds, and other household pets to administer oxygen in the event the animal suffers smoke inhalation or has been in an automobile accident.
With this partnership, “the department has been able to outfit all of its front-line emergency vehicles with this equipment at no cost to the taxpayers,” according to Fire Chief Scott Cassin.
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Five additional sets of masks were donated to the department at the practice’s annual holiday banquet in Land O’ Lakes on Wednesday evening.
“We are extremely thankful to have such great partners in the community, and having this equipment is essential in our efforts to save the lives of pets injured in a fire or vehicle accident,” Cassin added.
If you are interested in participating in this year’s fundraiser, “Pet Photos with Santa,” it will take place at Central Pasco Veterinary Care at 17945 State Road 54 in Lutz from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday, December 17, 2022.
Also, enjoy their festive holiday raffle by entering to win!!
Please RSVP (recommended, but not required) by calling the practice at 813-926-1126 or emailing to schedule a reservation with their staff at CentralPascoVetCare@verizon.net
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