Pet Oxygen Kit Project, Inc.

The mission of The Pet Oxygen Kit Project, Inc. is to provide a pet oxygen kit for every fire truck in South Carolina - approximately 700 fire departments and stations in the state. 100% of all contributions will be used for purchasing and distributing the kits to fire departments statewide.

By saving animals lives that have been overcome by smoke in structural fires or any other life threating emergency when an animal needs oxygen.

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Posted: Oct 14, 2020 / 09:14 PM EDT / Updated: Oct 14, 2020 / 09:14 PM EDT

FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) - Florence firefighters saved a puppy from a house fire Wednesday evening, according to Fire Marshal Chris Johnson.

Johnson said crews were called to the 500 block of Tigen Alley just before 8 p.m. When firefighters arrived, heavy smoke was visible.

Firefighters were able to rescue the family puppy from the house and used a pet oxygen mask to revive it. No injuries were reported.

Johnson said the fire was under control in 15 minutes and the cause was ruled accidental.

The Red Cross is assisting the family.