• Update! 12/18/17: Williamson Co. paramedics save puppies •
• Update! 10/20/16: Williamson Co. paramedics save kittens •
“The Travis County Kennel Club is all about pets and helping them, so this was a natural fit for our money to be used for a good purpose.”
~Ron Henley, TCKC vice president
Donation helps first responders save pets – The Independent, Liberty Hill
Williamson County Emergency Services District #4 now has the resources to help save pets in fires or accidents, thanks to a donation of pet oxygen masks from the Travis County Kennel Club.The masks were purchased with money earned from TCKC’s American Kennel Club dog show. The masks are specifically designed for pets, and come in three different sizes to fit over dog snouts, noses, and even guinea pigs. Many people travel with their pets, so if they get into an accident EMTs can help pets.
TCKC donated masks to several fire departments, EMS, and TEXSAR Search & Rescue
Full List or Recipients
- Buda Fire Department
- Georgetown Fire Department
- Hutto Fire Department
- Sam Bass Fire Department
- TEXSAR (Texas Search and Rescue)
- Williamson County EMS
- Jarrell Vol. Fire
- Weir Vol. Fire
- Johnson City Fire
- Blanco Fire
About Pet Oxygen Masks
We’re kind of handcuffed if we do pull a dog out of a burning building. If it is suffering from smoke inhalation, there’s not a whole lot we can do. But now with this resource they are providing us, we can help the dogs out a lot…”
~Brandon Herring, Liberty Hill Battalion Chief
Losing your home to a fire can be devastating, but if we can help save your companion, then we will do our best to provide the needed care.”
~Kenny Schnell, director of Williamson County EMS
Williamson County paramedics save kittens
12/18/17
Williamson County paramedics revive kittens who were trapped in a house fire. The special mask they used is now in all of their EMS vehicles guaranteeing family pets have a better chance at survival.
Fox 7 report