Cameron R. White-Thumwood (aka Camy) has represented "PET ALERT" and the need for "pet safety" awarenesssince 1991. She has been working with emergency personnel, veterinarians, and animal organizations since 1990 to help pet owner provide provide proper pet information in case of an emergency. She has been an advocate for pet safety education and pet disaster preparedness programs also since 1991. Her present goal is to share valuable information to help avoid pet hazards and help all animals’ owners in preparing for emergency situations with her book Guide to Pet Safety. Camy say "Pet owners can save precious time when it is the most important thing regarding their pet’s life and welfare, by reading my book and learning important facts."
The "GUIDE TO PET SAFETY, SAVING THE ENTIRE FAMILY" Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Reference, which is supported by firefighters, veterinaries and animal shelters for pet safety training, pet emergency information and disaster preparedness involving all types of pets. Camy wrote the Guide to Pet Safety at the request of fire chiefs and veterinarians that she worked with regarding pet safety issues during emergencies. She spent over 20 years compiling important pet safety information for all types of animals and simplified the information into "one easy to use book" that could help protect all companion pets and animals, even livestock, throughout their lives. The book is greatly supported by CEMA and firefighters.
She also wrote “HOME ALONE - The Perils That Pets Face” and has been “protecting pets like family” since 1991 as an advocate pet safety during emergencies situations and education for pet parents'. She also supports the need for pet safety standards throughout the pet industry.
Camy is the founder and representative of the Pet Alert Emergency Information System (kit) which she designed and developed with the help and guidance of emergency personnel, veterinarians, animal shelters and concerned pet owners that previously had life threatening situations or had suffered a pet loss due to a home fire and other emergency situations.
Her PET ALERT EMERGENCY INFORMATION SYSTEM (kit) is the “original pet emergency information system” and is much more than a sticker, it's design it to help rescue pets and also help protect emergency personnel. It was also announced by the International Fire Chiefs Association in 1991 to be used as "an information tool for firefighters" when pets are involved in an emergency situation and is widely supported.
Camy was the guiding light of the “Orange County Pet Safety Days”, a public venue in conjunction with Firefighters, Canine Officers, Animal Control, Veterinarians and the Pet Industry to provide pet safety education in California. Now known as a yearly Pet & Fire Safety Awareness Day in July.
Camy is very aware that pets are and should be included as part of the family unit, and that pet parents deserve the peace of mind in knowing ALL members of their family will be taken care of in case of an emergency, medical situation or natural disaster. She is dedicated to keep the Guide to Pet Safety and the Pet Alert Emergency Information System the most effective, easy and economical way to help pet parents keep pet emergency information on hand and know how to be disaster prepared.
Camy continues her quest as a pet safety advocate and pet consultant; as an author, public speaker and pet counselor regarding many pet topics. Her desire is for all pet parents to demonstrate the need to be "Pet Alert" and provide for their pets a safe and loving home by education and preparing for future events.
About the author who's quest is to help people protect their pets 24/7
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Protecting pets like family and helping give them a life-line-to-safety when it counts!
SAVE A LIFE
For all the love your pets give, safeguard their future and happiness.
Understand the needs of your pets
by Camy Thumwood on 05/04/10
Fire smoke inhalation is dangerous and the number one cause of death in house fires! Just like standing in the smoke from a campfire or BBQ and not being able to get away from it you would start to choke and suffer from smoke inhalation. However, in a house fire the smoke is more toxic due to the gases released from other burning objects. Once you start to inhale the smoke, you are not getting enough oxygen to live.
Depending on the density and heat of the smoke, it may take 2 to 10 minutes to pass out or die. If there is more oxygen in the room, then you would have more time (but not much). Fire burns oxygen, so as a fire continues to be active, more oxygen gets removed from the room. Smoke puts too much carbon monoxide into the lungs which prohibits oxygen into your body and carbon dioxide getting released out of your body. Usually causing you to pass out before dying and can cause brain damage. 15 minutes of straight smoke (0% oxygen) would kill you, 5-10 minutes would cause permanent brain damage in humans.
Just like humans, pets usually have less than 20 minutes depending upon the location of the house fire and how hot and fast it is burning.
Birds only have a few minutes due to their small lungs.
Dogs usually get excited, panic and hyper ventilate during a fire, so they inhale smoke faster and have usually about 10-15 minutes depending on their size.
Cats usually hide and lay low where the smoke is less, so they have the longest chance to strive, maybe about 15-20 minutes.
Other Caged pets are at the mercy of their location and the type of fire.
QUESTIONS YOU NEED TO ASK YOURSELF ABOUT YOUR PET'S SAFETY:
How long does it take for you to get home from work in an emergency?
Do you have a fire alarm that calls 911?
Will firefighters know about your pets?
Does your neighbor know that you have pets and where your pets are?
Who knows who to contact to house or help your pets?
Learn more http://www.petalert.com/Pet-Alert-Emergency-Info-System.htm
CAMY SHARES HER THOUGHTS ABOUT PETS & THEIR SAFETY
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She specializes in:
* Pet Safety & Pet Disaster Preparedness
* Living with your Elderly Cat or Dog
- Learning about their needs for comfort and quality of life.
