CPPGA Helps Equip Fire Departments with Oxygen Masks
by Teri DiMarino
As California residents, we understand the wildfire risks our state faces—and now, those risks are being felt around the world.
The California Professional Pet Groomers Association created its Disaster Relief Fund during the devastating fires that nearly destroyed Paradise. While we cannot cover major losses such as homes or vehicles, generous vendors have helped us provide groomers with the tools they need to return to work.
In addition to supporting groomers in need, the CPPGA recently launched another community service initiative. Many fire departments lack proper oxygen mask kits for pets and often must adapt masks designed for people. Thanks to an extremely generous donation from Wag 'n Tails Mobile Conversions, we have supplied numerous firefighting units with this essential equipment. Each kit includes masks for cats, small dogs, and large dogs, and firefighters were grateful to receive them. We also thank PawPrint Oxygen (pawprintoxygen.com) for helping make these kits available and affordable.
The CPPGA's "Groom One for the Fire Fund" campaign encourages groomers to donate the average cost of one grooming service, which can purchase another pet oxygen mask kit for firefighters. Anyone who would like to support this effort can donate to the Groomers Emergency Relief Fund through our website at https://cppga.wildapricot.org/Emergency-Fund-Donation-Page.
