Emma Zen, the Zen Dog, Leads CNN Hero of the Year Nominee to Save Pets with 1000’s of Pet Oxygen Masks for First Responders!
What if your dog were in a car accident or fire? Could First Responders save him? Come meet Debra Jo Chipuzio! Led by her Zen rescued dog, they were just featured in People Magazine, won a CNN Hero of the Year Nomination, And… recently received International recognition from Supreme Master Ching Hai with the Shining World Compassion Award for benevolently saving animals. What are Debra Jo and Emma Zen doing? They are donating 1,000’s of Oxygen masks to First Responders so they can save our pets when called! Emma Zen dog is absolutely leading Debra Jo and all of their rescued birds, pig, tortoise and pack on a Shining & Heroic Super Smiley Adventure!
BIO:
Debra Jo Chiapuzio began her professional career as a medical tattoo artist specializing in burn survivors. This interest in medicine and love of animals inspired her to become a Pet CPR and Pet First Aid Instructor. Her very special spokes-dog, Emma Zen, then led her back to working with fire survivors, but this time with pets!
Debra Jo created the Emma Zen Foundation, with the mission of supplying Oxygen masks and Emergency Training for pets to First Responders! She has delivered over 8,000 Oxygen masks nationwide and has saved countless animals. Her work led to a CNN Hero of the Year Award Nomination, a Feature story in People Magazine and, from Supreme Master Ching Hai, the International “Shining World Compassion Award” in recognition for compassionate care and for benevolently saving animals.