Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • June 5, 2013 Business Local company donates pet oxygen masks The DSM Group, a marketing agency located in Franklin Lakes, recently donated a set of pet oxygen masks to the Glen Rock Volunteer Ambulance Corps 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 EMTs to deliver oxygen to pets in need. “People care as deeply about their pets as they do human members of their family,” said Christine Devereaux, vice president of Companion Animal Advocates. “Thanks to The DSM Group, pets in Glen Rock have a much better chance of surviving smoke inhalation since they have received these masks. These masks work well because they are small, and are designed to fit over snouts. Even birds and hamsters can be placed inside the masks.” 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 90 sets of pet DSM Group President Darren Magarro and Glen Rock Volunteer Ambulance Corps Nancy Catanese with Oliver. (Photo courtesy of Companion Animal Advocates.) oxygen masks throughout Bergen and Passaic counties. To donate a set of oxygen masks to a local emergency response organization, contact Christine at CAA at (201) 706-7666. The $100 tax-deductible donation includes: three oxygen masks, three oxygen tubes, an O2 Fur Life carry bag, a laminated instruction sheet with the ABCs of CPR for pets, a kennel lead), two decals that indicate the presence of pet oxygen masks, a PowerPoint presentation for personnel training, an instructional DVD, two animal incident report forms, and a pet rescue notice form. Companion Animal Advocates is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Bergen County. CAA is dedicated to the welfare of companion animals within the community through programs designed to keep pets in their homes and reduce pet overpopulation. For further information, contact Christine at Christine@Compani onAnimalAdvocates.org, visit www.CompanionAnimalAdvocates.org and sign up for the newsletter or call (201) 706-7666.