I love when I donate to the Emma Zen Foundation that 100% of the money goes to help firefighters and animals! I have had the privilege of being both a donor and our department has also been a recipient in past years and this is a long term relationship with a charity that I treasure because it really makes a difference for the animals and is run by a terrific group of people!
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Emma Zen Foundation has been a true blessing getting pet oxygen masks to first responders who truly need them.
I have followed Emma Zen and her Human for years. I have donated oxygen mask kits to Fire Departments in memory of someone I loved and lost. The tenacity, consistency & love with which this Foundation is run speaks highly of its officers. I highly recommend this charity!
I was first introduced to the EZF when a friend of mine “Liked” the FB EZF about 5 years ago. Since then, I have been an active donor and supporter. The organization is well balanced, efficiently run and top notch non-profit working with all volunteers including the founder, Debra Jo. The hundreds of pet oxygen masks, donated all over the world, have saved hundreds of pet lives. Every donation received is spent on getting and shipping PetO2 masks to their destination. I am very proud to say I support the Emma Zen Foundation, where every pet matters!
For the past 4 years I have volunteered and actively supported the Emma Zen Foundation. I’m passionate about making sure all Fire Fighters and other first responders have the right equipment to help save our pets. A big plus are the Pet First Aid and CPR events. EVERY pet owner should invest in their pet first aid skills. Thank you Emma Zen Foundation for saving pets lives – and always having fun doing it! KAS
Debra Jo, Founder of the Emma Zen Foundation, has not only raised funds for and donated pet oxygen masks to first responders all over the world, she has educated thousands about pet safety, instructed pet cpr classes, and strives to educate every pet owner in her path. She has also educated the Foundation’s volunteers in a way that inspires them to do more and always with the highest integrity. The Emma Zen Foundation is responsible for saving lives and assisting pet owners learn how to properly handle pet emergencies.
Emma Zen Foundation is an amazing not-for-profit organization! They have distributed hundreds of pet oxygen masks to first responders for them to better serve their animal communities.
I have been fortunate enough to have worked with The Emma Zen Foundation for about 1.5 years. This organization is a go getter when it comes to making sure every safety dept (police, fire, life guard, etc) is up to date on pet safety by providing The 02 Recovery Mask or supply information on how to help pets in a difficult situation. They are making all of our pets safe by doing this.
Over the past few years I have had the good fortune to personally witness the pure passion, the heart felt determination and unwavering belief that has helped build this foundation. Debra Jo, her love for Emma Zen and all animals has proven to me that anything is possible. To imagine the vision as a fundamental need in times of distress for animals and to see that vision become a reality is ever encouraging. I am proud to be associated with the Emma Zen Foundation.
Laura Erickson
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For the past 2 years I have actively supported the Emma Zen Foundation, and I am proud to be a Team O2 member. It's founded on knowledge, and it is run with passion and integrity. What stands out with this foundation is the money raised directly goes to the product it supports. It is tangible. You don't have to look far to see countless articles documenting the fact that these Pet Oxygen Masks save lives. They don't just save the family pet. Of the countless articles, you can see the anguish and pain on the homeowner's face. It's not that they may have lost everything, they see their family pet being carried out of the house unresponsive due to smoke inhalation. You also see the relief and tears of joy seeing their pet being revived by these masks. Let's not forget the firefighters who risk their lives each time they enter a fire. Their job has been made just a little easier and the rewards made even sweeter. Thanks to the Emma Zen Foundation more and more communities can breathe easier. Pet Oxygen Masks do save lives! Thank you Debra Jo and Emma Zen!
Debra Jo Chiapuzio, Founder & President of the Emma Zen Foundation, took my Pet First-Aid & CPR Class several years back. I remember her well -- sat directly across from the instructor, enthusiastic, eager to learn and full of questions about how she could help her pets. WOW! Has she ever done that! During the class I mentioned the need for Pet Oxygen Masks. The light bulb flicked on over Debra Jo's head and she ran with it and hasn't stopped running since! She has turned the Emma Zen Foundation into an organization that has helped so many first responders save the lives of animals across this country and beyond. Her heart drives the Emma Zen Foundation, and I am so proud of the work she has accomplished as well as honored to be on the Safety Council and Team First Aid. Four Paws Up to Debra Jo and the Emma Zen Foundation for helping so many animals live longer with the people who adore them so. --Denise Fleck, Sunny-dog Ink
stuff4debrajo 01/27/2013
At Lisa, thank you for your belief in what we do and for your heartfelt recommendation!