The increased frequency of wildfires and other devastating fires all over the world has caused many of us to rethink our survival strategies at home. But while many of the safety devices and procedures naturally prioritize human lives, the furry members of their families are just as important. Unfortunately, some of our pets tend to be too small for firefighters to see in all the smoke or are even unaware of their presence inside a home.In times of emergencies and panic, we cant rely on the victims to always be aware of their surroundings, let alone if their precious pets have been rescued along with them. In order to remove the guesswork when time is of the essence, this simple accessory will alert first responders and rescuers to the presence and location of your pets so that they can be retrieved with fewer risks to both humans and animals.Designers: Ryan and Rusty Tussing (Rescue Retriever)When parents caution their kids about how raising pets is a full-time responsibility, they probably never envisioned a day when it would be a literal matter of life or death for these animals. Sadly, they can be forgotten in the panic to get out of a burning house, and firefighters rushing inside to save them might not even know where to begin. Thats why this rather simple product was developed, to guide humans to where the stressed and scared dog or cat is.In a nutshell, Rescue Retriever is a large smoke detector shaped like a paw that you stick to places where your pet is likely to be in case of a fire. It could be a cage, a house, or even on your bed frame for dogs that often seek shelter under the bed during stressful situations.What makes the product different from a regular smoke detector, however, is its visibility. In addition to being quite large, it also flashes a strong, pulsating light that will be visible even with thick indoor smoke. This will help rescuers quickly locate the pet and bring them out to safety, saving not just time but also both their lives.Rescue Retriever is admittedly a very simple concept, which makes you wonder why few have even thought of it before. The designers are considering making a more portable version in the form of a collar, though there are concerns over how it could psychologically affect the animal. While the device itself doesnt emit a sound, the strobe light itself could be a source of stress and anxiety for the pet, especially if in such close quarters.The post Paw-shaped smoke detector and strobe light can help save pets in a fire first appeared on Yanko Design.