Masks for domestic pets donated to City of Greater Sudbury Fire Services

New masks donated to City of Greater Sudbury Fire Services are varied in sizeand cone shaped and can resuscitateany domestic animals suffering from smoke inhalation.

They can be used ondogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs and even birds.

The eightoxygen masks for pets are part of a national effort called Project Breathe by the Invisible Fence Brand who havedonated masks throughout Canada and the United States.

"Losing a pet due to a house fire can be a devastating experience.We know that pets are an extension of a family and we are pleased to have the pet oxygen masks at several stations available for use when necessary." said Chief Trevor Bain.

"I would also like to give special thanks to Chelmsford resident Lee Duguid who worked to find an organization who could donate the masks to the Fire Department,"said Bain.

Each kit comes with a small, medium and large breathing mask, equipment bags to carry the gear and leashes and collars. The cone-shaped plastic mask, which fits snugly on snouts, can resuscitate animals suffering some smoke inhalation, said the fire services in a release.

The masks will be placed at different fire stations across the City of GreaterSudbury.

For more information about the program, visit www.invisiblefence.com and search for "Project Breathe."