The Brief
- Cobb County firefighters delivered 15 puppies at a veterinary emergency room following an animal CPR training session.
- The emergency delivery took place in August after a mother dog experienced labor complications at VEG ER for Pets.
- Firefighters assisted veterinarians during an emergency C-section by clearing airways, administering medications and warming puppies then placing them in incubators.
COBB COUNTY, Ga. – Cobb County firefighters used their recent animal CPR training to help deliver 15 puppies during an emergency C-section at a veterinary clinic.
Animal CPR Training
What we know:
Firefighters at Station 21 completed pet care certification through VEG ER for Pets. On their next shift, crew members were called to assist veterinarians with a pregnant dog experiencing labor complications. Station 21 firefighters responded with lights and sirens to provide extra hands during the delivery.
“We officially got certified in pet care, they didn’t tell me that we’d be delivering puppies a shift later,” said Damien Whitehead, Cobb County Fire.…