Each year, it’s estimated more than 40,000 pets die in fires, most succumbing to smoke inhalation. The reality in most cases is that first responders lack the equipment to resuscitate and save these animals. To help, Invisible Fence® Brand created the Project Breathe Program in 2006, giving more than 24,000 masks to fire departments in need. This year, to commemorate Invisible Fence’s 45th Anniversary, we wanted to do more.
Why Invisible Fence Donates Pet Oxygen Masks
To celebrate our 45th Anniversary, we hosted a Project Breathe Giveaway on Facebook, where we pledged to donate an additional 45 pet oxygen mask kits (135 masks total) to fire departments nominated by the public. Being a program we feel very passionate about, our goal was to raise awareness for pet owners and help give more firefighter’s the tools they need to save pets' lives.
Results from the Project Breathe Giveaway
After participation from thousands of animal lovers across the U.S. and Canada, we randomly selected 45 unique cities to donate pet oxygen mask kits to. Pending their acceptance, a fire department in the following cities will receive one a winning kit:
Seattle, Washington
Plymouth, Michigan
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Glenpool, Oklahoma
Portland, Oregon
Bedford, Ohio
Hiawatha, Iowa
Altoona, Pennsylvania
Oakland, California
Eagan, Minnesota
Comstock, Michigan
Polk City, Iowa
Winter Park, Florida
Albany, New York
Smyrna, Delaware
La Crosse, Minnesota
Fairview Park, Ohio
Glen Dale, Virginia
Port Orchard, Washington
Clearwater, Canada
Fort Myers, Florida
Columbus, Ohio
Grand Valley, Pennsylvania
Wyoming, Michigan
Canadaigua, New York
Watkins Glen, New York
Woodridge, Illinois
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Janesville, Wisconsin
Wind Lake, Washington
Hanover, Pennsylvania
Daytona Beach, Florida
Cincinnati, Ohio
Fort Hunter, New York
Wayzata, Minnesota
Windham, Maine
Hanover Township, Pennsylvania
Vergas, Minnesota
Kankake, Illinois
Sparta, Michigan
Covington, Kentucky
Prince Edward, Virginia
Venice, Florida
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Baltimore, Maryland
*NOTE: Winning fire departments may be subject to change if the winning station declines to accept the donation.