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Laura Ferguson

Hero firefighters fit oxygen mask to dog after rescuing it from burning Glasgow building

Firefighters saved a small dog's life after rescuing the pet from a building fire in Glasgow.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service responded to the blaze in the Paisley Road West area of the city last week.

Crews extinguished the fire and a specialist animal oxygen therapy mask was used for the dog to help with their oxygen intake. 

Since the SFRS established its partnership with not-for-profit group Smokey Paws in 2016, efforts have been underway to equip every fire station in Scotland with at least one specially designed animal oxygen mask.

The effort has received the backing of Scotland's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon.

The bespoke kits – many donated by animal lovers and big-hearted businesses - are designed to fit an animal's nose and allow enhanced oxygen flow.

They can provide emergency care for ponies, calves and even reptiles as well as cats and dogs.

Roddie Keith, SFRS Local Senior Officer for the City of Glasgow,  said: "The number one priority for firefighters is to save all life and we have seen on too many occasions the huge impact the loss of a beloved pet can have.

"We know that these kits can help save the lives of animals as they are specially designed to allow firefighters to provide animals with oxygen.

"It's heart-warming to see the reactions of families and owners when they realise their pets are going to be okay following a traumatic incident.

"A big well done to the crew involved, who have helped to save the life of this animal."

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