Cobb County Fire Crew Helps Deliver 15 Puppies
Location: Cobb County, Ga.
Cobb County firefighters have successfully utilized their recently acquired animal CPR training to deliver 15 puppies during an emergency C-section at VEG ER for Pets. This incident occurred shortly after they completed their pet care certification, showcasing the importance of their training.
Key Details
- Emergency Call: Firefighters from Station 21 responded promptly to assist veterinarians with a pregnant dog facing labor complications.
- Actions Taken: The crew effectively cleared placental sacs, suctioned airways, administered medication, and placed the newborn puppies into incubators, drawing parallels between delivering puppies and human infants.
Quotes:
- Damien Whitehead, a firefighter, remarked, “We officially got certified in pet care, they didn’t tell me that we’d be delivering puppies a shift later.”
- Brian Powell noted, “It was almost like having a regular baby, but a puppy.”
Reunion with the Puppies
In October, the firefighters reunited with the puppies to monitor their growth since their delivery in August. The firefighters were amazed at how much the puppies had grown, noting that they now required two hands to hold them.
Future Prospects
Although some firefighters expressed a desire to adopt the puppies, no official confirmations have been made regarding adoption.
Source Information
The story has been reported by FOX 5, with interviews from Cobb County firefighters and Dr. Lauren Savoy of VEG ER for Pets.
For more details, you can watch the video here.
Tags
- Cobb County
- Pets and Animals
- News
