Glasgow firefighters rescued the life of a small dog with the help of a specialist oxygen mask last week.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service crews were raced to a building fire in Paisley Road West.
The fire was extinguished but the pup rescued from the building needed to receive oxygen following the smoke inhalation.
A specialist oxygen therapy mask, donated by not-for-profit group Smokey Paws, was used to provide emergency care to the dog.
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Smokey Paws is working to ensure every fire station in Scotland is equipped with at least one of the specially designed masks. The organisation started its collaboration with SFRS in 2016.
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.
today was weird but the DOG is OKAY i repeat the DOG is OKAY!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/sNNaBFmgBy
— Leotie Whitelaw (@leotiejwhitelaw) July 9, 2020
SFRS Glasgow senior officer Roddie Keith 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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