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The Virginia Beach Rescue Squad is now equipped to respond to pets in emergency situations.

“While people will always come first, we recognize our pets are very dear to us,” says Ellen McBride, proud member of the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad at Station 14.

On Saturday, August 3, The Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad, Station 14 held a ceremony to announce that all of its emergency vehicles will now feature pet oxygen masks – thanks to a donation from the Invisible Fence Brand of Hampton Roads.

The Association of Fundraising Professionals – Hampton Roads Chapter (AFP-HR) has named Executive Director of the Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation Kitty Schaum its 2013 Outstanding Fundraising Professional. Schaum will be presented with the award at an event on National Philanthropy Day (Nov. 13), which is the AFP-HR’s annual recognition of philanthropic leaders in our community.