Chase the Therapy Dog

01/02/2025

Chase has always enjoyed visiting 911 centers, but we do have one favorite. He loves his friends at Guilford Metro 911.

11/09/2024

Rest in peace Ben ! 😢

Kirk Herbstreit

10/21/2024

Good information to have for your loved Pets!

Today is , a reminder that knowing how to save a life—especially our furry friends—can make all the difference. While having to administer CPR to your pet can be terrifying, being prepared can help you act calmly and confidently in an emergency.

Stay Calm:
1️⃣ Breathe: Take a few deep breaths to steady yourself. Focus on the feeling of the air filling your lungs.
2️⃣ Delegate: If there are bystanders, assign them tasks like finding the nearest emergency vet.
3️⃣ Focus: Keep your mind clear. Concentrate on the steps ahead and stay in the moment.

When to Start CPR:
🐾 Your pet isn’t responding
🐾 Your pet isn’t breathing
🐾 You can’t feel a heartbeat or pulse

How to Perform CPR:
Compressions:
❤️ Position your pet on their side.
❤️ Deliver 120 compressions per minute (2 per second).
❤️ For every 30 compressions, give 2 breaths.

Breaths:
❤️ Close your pet’s mouth and seal it with your fingers.
❤️ Cover their nose with your mouth and give 2 breaths—enough to make their chest rise.
❤️ Check for a heartbeat after 2 minutes. If there’s no pulse, continue.

When to Stop CPR:
🐾 Your pet starts breathing and responding
🐾 You reach the vet clinic and they take over
🐾 You can’t continue physically
🐾 Your pet starts breathing but is still unconscious

Recovery Position:
Place your pet’s head to the side, slightly tilting down (unless there’s head trauma).

Compression Techniques:
🐶 Medium to Large Dogs: Compress one third of the chest depth.
🐱 Small Dogs/Cats: Use your thumb and fingers for compression, or compress directly over the heart.

Stay prepared and know that you can make a difference in your pet's life! ❤️

10/07/2024

First responders are Chase’s favorite people!

We had the privilege of being able to deliver supplies and spend some time in conversation with emergency crews working in western NC this weekend.

He has the talent to being smiles to exhausted faces and sure is a joy to watch.

06/06/2024

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06/05/2024

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02/20/2024

01/20/2024

Hey friends!

I can't wait to meet all the amazing North Carolina NENA retreat attendees in Corolla, NC! 🌊🏖️

Ready to be of service and I love snuggles and treats!

Let's make this retreat unforgettable! 🐾

❤️ "

12/30/2023

Please say a prayer for Greensboro Police Department and Guilford Metro 911 tonight…