Firefighters are often too busy battling disaster to rescue pets . When families are reunited with their pets , they receive a kit of supplies . Former firefighter Red Paw Emergency Relief founded Jen Leary to help pets and owners . The nonprofit rescues , boards and cares for animals until their humans get back on their feet . Do you know a hero ? Nominations are open for nearly 1,000 Red Paw Emergency Relief Heroes .
Firefighters are often too busy battling disaster to rescue pets . Former firefighter Red Paw Emergency Relief founded Jen Leary to help pets and owners . The nonprofit rescues , boards and cares for animals until their humans get back on their feet . Do you know a hero ? Nominations are open for nearly 1,000 Red Paw Emergency Relief Heroes .