By ALEAH HORDGES
WISH-TV | wishtv.com
The Carmel Fire Department is teaming up with MedVet Indianapolis to better help treat your pets in an emergency.
In a video posted on Facebook by the fire department, the new program gives firefighters the option to take pets to an emergency hospital for further treatment after a fire, serious accident or special rescue.
Pet owners should know that the partnership takes effect immediately.
Carmel Fire Public Information Officer Tim Griffin said firefighters often find dogs and cats in fires and get them to safety. Pets are provided with an oxygen mask and receive CPR when needed, but sometimes pets don’t survive due to a lack of capabilities.
The Carmel Fire Department has called MedVet Indianapolis their preferred choice of emergency pet care. It’s a 24-hour state-of-the-art veterinary hospital located in southwest Carmel that offers emergency and specialty care for pets.
MedVet employees said they will do everything to save your animal for free up to 48 hours following their arrival. Extended care through MedVet Indianapolis includes advanced equipment and a passionate team.
Both the veterinary hospital and the Carmel Fire Department say they are excited to offer this program to families in Carmel whose pets need care.