It's Project Breathe Week in Tennessee next week!
Luxie wanted me to post a photo of her as a kitten to really grab your attention. This is a very special caturday post because next week is Project Breathe Week in Tennessee. Project Breathe Week comes from the Project Breathe Program formed by The Invisible Fence Brand, which is headquartered in Tennessee. It's a pet oxygen donation mask program! Next week Invisible Fence is going to donate 200 life-saving pet oxygen masks to fire departments all across the state of Tennessee!
In our area, on Wednesday Feb 15, donations will be made to the Signal Mountain Fire Department at 11:00am and at the Cleveland Fire Department on Thursday Feb 16 at 10:30am.
Industry sources estimate that somewhere around 40,000 pets die in fires each year. I know that we had a fire a few years ago on our very street, and the woman lost her beautiful German Shepherd Dog. I don't know if one of these masks would have saved it, but I am going to feel better knowing that my fire department, The Dallas Bay Fire Department, will get masks. I will be following this link: Project Breathe Program to request masks for my fire department and I encourage you to do the same. So, far the program has saved an estimated 10,000 pets. Since they started the program, over 10 years ago, they have provided over 13,500 pet oxygen masks to fire departments all around the country. So, no matter where you live, make sure you check and see if your fire department has these masks and if they don't, please request them.
Long time readers know that I rarely do sponsored posts. This is not a sponsored post. I am not getting paid anything to bring this program to your attention. I have read about it and I feel it is a hugely worthwhile program and one that I will support in any way I can. I am not the only one who feels this is a worthwhile program, you can read all about it in People Magazine!
Harvey Button says
This is a totally brilliant post.
We hope the week was a brilliant one. We have found it even brighter since we ready your wonderful report on these life savers!
Rascal and Rocco says
How awesome! I will be sharing this And Luxie sure did get my attention with her cuteness
Robin says
That photo of Luxie as a kitten really is an attention grabber! 🙂 I love it! This is an awesome program. I'm going to have to see if we have anything similar up here in Michigan. It is amazing how much they have been able to do to help pets in Tennessee.
GROOVY GOLDENDOODLES says
I had no idea, what an wonderful project. Thanks os much for educating so many.
Shanna says
Very cool cause. I'm going to look into this in my area. P.S. that picture of Luxie melted me!
Brando and Bogart says
Good idea, Luxie, using your adorable kitten photo to draw attention to such a noble project!
Flea Christenson says
This is a great idea! Thanks for spreading the word. I'll have to ask at my local fire station and see if they have them.
Jean Dion says
I've never heard of that program before, but man. What a wonderful thing to support. I can just imagine how many lives it might save.
Erin the cat (Princess) says
This is one of those wonderful ideas that will really make a difference to pets across the country. I pray this is taken up everywhere. Purrs, Erin
Hairballs and Hissyfits says
WOW Great program! Thanks for informing people about it. I will see if there is something similar in Canada.
ATCAD - Socks, Scylla,Chimera,Yin,Yang, Fenris & Tuiren says
What a wonderful project, thank you for telling us about it.
Cathy Keisha says
This is a very worthwhile program. I remember several years back when Blogpaws donated 50 of these masks to the fire departments around where the conference was. I have to request them for our FD.
Ellen Pilch says
That is a very worthwhile project, thanks for spreading the word.
Athena says
Great post!
We have something similar here in England.
Purrs xx
Athena and Marie
Little Binky and Granny says
Very valuable project. We shall look into it. Thanks😊Pawkisses for a Happy Weekend😊❤
Tina says
I neve knew about this project, I had to share on social media, very worthwhile project!
Ann says
Well worth it. I hope there is a good response.