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After Fire, Organization Offers 'Save Our Animals' Stickers

The decision was inspired by the Sandy Hook family who lost their dog in last week's fire.

 

In the the Barth family of Sandy Hook also lost their dog, Goliath, and several baby ducks.

Now animal rights organization PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) is offering Newtown-area residents free stickers to let firefighters know about the presence of animals in the homes they protect.

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"Many animals have died in house fires because firefighters were unaware that they were trapped inside," said PETA Associate Director Lindsay Rajt. "Simply alerting first responders to the presence of animals can mean that all family members survive a fire."

PETA says stickers will be available to the first 1,000 Newtown-area residents who request one. If you'd like a sticker, e-mail info@peta.org with your request.

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