Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • October 26, 2011 Ramsey Sophia Heftler, a resident of Ramsey and president/ founder of Distinctive Care Geriatric Care Management in Ridgewood, recently donated two sets of pet oxygen masks to the Ramsey Volunteer Fire Department on behalf of Companion Animal Advocates. The masks come in three sizes for large, medium, and small dogs/ cats. These specially sized masks will enable firefighters or EMT’s to deliver oxygen and save the lives of pets in need. The Ramsey Volunteer Fire Department would like to equip all of its vehicles with these kits to ensure that every pet is protected in case of an emergency. Anyone interested in donating a set of oxygen masks to the Ramsey Volunteer Fire Department or to another local community, may contact Christine at CAA at (201) 7067666. The $100 tax-deductible donation includes: three oxygen masks (one small, one medium , and one large), three oxygen air tubes (one for each mask, 22 mm diameter), one O2 Fur Life carry bag (for storage and mobility), one laminated instruction sheet (includes ABCs of CPR for cats and dogs), one kennel lead (for animal restraint and control), two “pet oxygen masks on board” decals (for display on vehicle and in department), one PowerPoint presentation (for personnel training), one instructional DVD, two animal incident report (AIR) forms for first responders, and a pet rescue notice form. One of the goals of Companion Animal Advocates’ humane education program is to make sure every town in Bergen County is equipped with a kit so pets are protected in case of an emergency. So far this year, CAA has donated more than 14 sets of pet oxygen masks throughout Bergen County. Companion Animal Advocates is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Bergen County. CAA is Fire department receives donated pet oxygen masks Standing: Alastair McIndoe of the Maywood Fire Department and CAA Volunteer, Pierre Gauthier of the Ramsey Volunteer Fire Department, Roxana Boft, Danielle Dougherty, Sophia Heftler and her dog Romeo, and Chief Jim Dougherty of the Ramsey Volunteer Fire Department. Front Row: Jesse Dougherty and Sam. dedicated to the welfare of companion animals through programs designed to keep pets in their homes and reduce pet overpopulation. Contact Christine at Christ ine@CompanionAnimalAdvocates.org. To sign up for the CAA newsletter, visit www.CompanionAnimalAdvocates.org.