Ask Us for Help


We know how distressing it is to see your pet sick or in pain. We're here to help. 

Fur Kids Foundation provides financial aid to qualified families with pets in need of urgent veterinary care. 
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If you live in Campbell County and your pet needs emergency veterinary care, please apply for assistance immediately. 


​How to Apply

We have a few requirements for applicants to be considered: 
  • You must be the animal's primary caretaker and owner, and the person who pays for the animal's medical care.
  • You must be working with one of the veterinary clinics in Campbell County, Wyoming that FKF does business with.
  • You must give your veterinarian permission to speak to FKF about your pet.
  • You must have these documents saved on your computer (PDF or JPEG files) and ready to upload with your application:
  1.  Proof of ID
  2. Most recent proof of income for all adults (over the age of 18) in the house: payroll stub, unemployment stub, child support statement, disability stub, etc. Please note: You must attach all to receive financial support from Fur Kids Foundation.
  3. Provide a healthy photo of your pet you are seeking assistance for - not a picture of the injury, but a picture of the pet; this is used in blogs. Please do not include people in the pictures unless you are OK with your picture being on our website/blog, email newsletter, banners, and social media pages. 
  4.  You are willing to volunteer for FKF.
  5. You must get this information to your FKF Case Manager within 24 hours of sending in an application. If this information is not received, your application will be denied.
  • If you do not have access to a scanner you can take a picture of the required documents and reply to the automatic email sent to you, or text or email documents to [email protected].

Application Process 


​Step 1:  Submit a request
Complete the Application for Assistance and provide all the necessary documentation (described within the application) to be considered for veterinarian assistance from Fur Kids Foundation. Failure to answer all of the questions, or send necessary documentation, will result in an automatic denial of the application. 
Files should be sent to Fur Kids Foundation only. Please do not send your files through the vet's office.  If you have questions, please contact the Fur Kids Foundation at 307.363.1131 or [email protected]. 
Note: If the applicant is under the age of 18, or has a designated signature authority, the Applicant’s Personal Representative may submit this form. 
Can't see the button? Click the link or copy and paste it into a new browser: 
​http://www.furkidsfoundation.org/application-for-assistance.html
A hard copy of the application is available to print here: http://goo.gl/forms/2IvOr41dQl
Step 2: Interview
If the case qualifies, a Fur Kids Foundation case manager will speak with the applicant and the veterinarian to request any additional information that may be needed. 

Step 3: Review 
 Once all of the information is collected, the case manager reviews the guidelines for assistance. On some occasions, the Fur Kids Foundation full board is consulted. 
 
Step 4: Results 
​The pet owner and veterinarian is contacted by phone or in person with Fur Kids Foundation’s response.  If approved, we will pay the veterinary clinic directly.

Application for Assistance Policy

Fur Kids Foundation(FKF) is dedicated to providing aid to families who demonstrate a need for financial support when their fur kid is unexpectedly ill or injured, and has to be taken to the vet. FKF only provides assistance to residents in Campbell County, Wyoming at this time - this includes persons who bring their animals to Campbell County for veterinary care. If you live outside of Campbell County, please visit the Help Outside Campbell County Wyoming page.
​As of August 7, 2015, FKF has agreements to work with the following clinics:
Animal Medical Center of Wyoming
200 E. Lakeway Rd.
Gillette, WY 82718
307.682.1507
Red Hills Veterinary Hospital
2007 S. Douglas Highway
Gillette, WY 82718
307.696.2525
  • There is no restriction regarding pet species for the application for assistance.
  • FKF does not cover the cost of routine visits, dental cleanings, routine vaccinations, spays or neuters, debarking, declawing, any cosmetic procedures or the cost of burials or cremation.
  • If there is less than a 30% survival rate and/or the veterinarian recommends euthanasia as the best interest of the pet, FKF will not cover additional fees if further treatment is pursued.
  • If an applicant’s pet’s life is in immediate danger, they should apply and seek immediate assistance from a licensed veterinarian. ​
​The Foundation is designed to provide emergency assistance for families with pets in need. It is important to note that each applicant is reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Foundation's Case Managers, and not all families meet the Foundation’s guidelines. Fur Kids Foundation does not guarantee approval of applications, and reserves the right to refuse assistance to any applicant. The Foundation does not cover 100% of the medical expense, or past due accounts. Our dedicated Case Managers work closely with each applicant and the vet clinic to discuss the amount, if approved. The typical process takes anywhere from one to three business days, depending upon the requirements of treatment and, most importantly, the cooperation of the pet owner and veterinarian. 

If approved, funds are paid directly to the clinics listed above. Applicants must make payment arrangements with the clinics for any remaining balance that the Foundation does not cover. Any applicants who do not follow through with payment arrangements with the veterinary clinic, stop payments on payment arrangements, or surrender their pet to a shelter or rescue after FKF has assisted with treatment funds will be denied future assistance from the Foundation. 

Note: A complete Application for Assistance Policy is available upon request. 
Care Credit
CareCredit is a personal line of credit for healthcare treatments and procedures for the entire family, including your pets.

It is a high interest rate credit card that offers No Interest if paid in full within the promotional period* on purchases made with the CareCredit credit card account. Once you have CareCredit you can use it over and over without reapplying. CareCredit can be used at the following veterinary clinics in Campbell County: Animal Medical Center of Wyoming and Red Hill Veterinary Hospital. Learn more about CareCredit, and apply, at www.carecredit.com.
*Not all promotional plans are available at all Participating Professionals. Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date if the promotional purchase is not paid in full within the promotional period or if you make a late payment. Minimum Monthly Payments Required.