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Created in November 2011, the Fur Kids Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that provides education and aid to promote the well-being of families with animals in Campbell County.  

For more information, visit furkidsfoundation.org. Find us on facebook.com/furkidsfoundation. Follow us on Twitter, @furkidswyo. Read our blog.
Fur Kids Foundation E-News
Roughly every other week, the Foundation sends newsletters to all of our supporters. Check out past issues of the Fur Kids Foundation News or sign up to receive our newsletter below.
Media Contact
Felicia J. Messimer
862.596.2922  I  307.363.1131
furkidsfoundation@gmail.com
2018 News Releases
  1. 03/12/18: Three ways to help local families with pets with emergency veterinary care in March
2017 News Releases
  1. 11/28/17: Fur Kids Foundation receives $600 from realtor alliance 
  2. 11/27/17: Fur Kids Foundation to host two December fundraisers; Kitty Cats and Cupcakes and Holiday Photos are sure to delight pet owners and more!
  3. 11/20/2017: Cancer Crochet Raises $2,000 for FKF
  4. 10/20/17: Banfield Foundation Awards $3,500 Grant to Fur Kids Foundation
  5. 09/01/17: Fur Kids Foundation hosts Pet-A-Palooza to help local families keep pets healthy; Gillette’s only all-day pet festival takes place September 9
  6. 08/16/17: Fur Kids Foundation hosts pool party fundraiser for dogs
  7. 07/12/17: Fur Kids Foundation raising funds to help families with pets this summer
  8. 05/01/17: FKF hosts first Fast and the FURriest Fun Walk
2016 News Releases
  1. 12/01/2016: Fur Kids Foundation receives $500 from local realtor alliance 
  2. 11/28/2016: Choose your paw-tastic holiday fun-raiser on Saturday, December 10
  3. 11/17/2016: Animal Medical Center contest raises $350 for Fur Kids Foundation
  4. 10/20/2016: FKF hosts holiday shopping event on November 2
  5. 09/28/16: Red Hills Veterinary Hospital Spay / Neuter Special Helps Local Families; Clinic donates $400 to Fur Kids Foundation
  6. 08/30/16: Fur Kids Foundation hosts Pet-A-Palooza to help families keep pets healthy
  7. 08/15/16: Fur Kids Foundation hosts pool party fundraiser for dogs at City Pool
  8. 08/01/16: Fur Kids Foundation wants local dog owners to scoop the poop
  9. 07/06/2016: Banfield Foundation awards $3,500 grant to Fur Kids Foundation
  10. 06/27/2016: Fur Kids Foundation announces Pics in the Park fundraiser
  11. 05/16/2016: Fur Kids hosts fundraisers in May to help families with unexpected veterinary costs
  12. 05/09/2016: Red Hills Veterinary Hospital Hosts Spay/Neuter Specials in May
  13. 04/15/2016: Roller Derby Bout Fundraiser Benefits Local Pets
2015 News Releases
  1. October 19: November fundraisers help keep pets healthy in Campbell County!
  2. August 31: Gillette’s only all-day pet festival takes place September 12
  3. August 10: FKF hosts pool party fundraiser for dogs
  4. May 22: Roller Derby Bout Fundraiser Benefits Local Pets
  5. May 14: Paint Your Canvas to host Paint Your Pet Fundraiser in May
  6. May 8: Fur Kids Foundation wants local dog owners to Scoop the Poop
  7. April 10: Fur Kids Foundation founders receive recognition
  8. March 31: Spring Fundraisers to help keep pets healthy
2014 News Releases
  1. December 1: Consider supporting animal foundations/groups this holiday season
  2. November 3: Learn to fuse glass at Paint Your Canvas and help keeps pets healthy in Campbell County; Proceeds from fundraiser benefit Fur Kids Foundation
  3. September 2: Northeast Wyoming’s largest pet festival comes to Gillette September 13; Fur Kids Foundation hosts Pet-A-Palooza to help families keep their pets healthy
  4. August 8: City of Gillette City Pool is going to the dogs!
  5. June 9: Pain for Sale Tattooing & Body Piercing Help the Critters Paw Print Tattoo Fundraiser
  6. April 7: Gillette Photo Imaging Center hosts Pics for Pets
  7. January 30: Foundation Hosts Spay Day Event
2013 News Releases
  1. October 29: Fur Kids Foundation Hosts Holiday Portraits with the Grinch!
  2. September 4: Fur Kids Foundation Hosts Pet-A-Palooza on September 14
  3. July 15: Pics for Pets Fundraiser Brings In $750 for Fur Kids Foundation
  4. June 13: Hands on Pottery and Best of the West Photography Host Paws for a Cause
  5. June 12: June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month 
  6. April 15: Foundation Brings Yappy Hour to Gillette
  7. April 2: Gillette Photo Imaging Center Hosts Pics for Pets
  8. January 23: Fur Kids Foundation Hosts Spay Day Event
2012 News Releases
  1. September 4: Fur Kids Foundation Plans Festival for Families and Pets
  2. July 18: Announcing Fur Kids Foundation
Articles
  1. 11/26/2017: The art of the pet portrait, by Patrick Filbin, Gillette News Record
  2. 9/10/2017: These dogs had a day, by Patrick Filbin, Gillette News Record
  3. 9/7/2017: The Pet-A-Palooza: It's more than a dog day afternoon, by Kathy Brown, Gillette News Record 
  4. August 27, 2017: Rover's wet all over; Pooch Plunge draws more than 200 to City Pool
  5. August 17, 2017: Gillette City Pool will close for season 
  6. August 3, 2017: City pool will close Aug. 19, Gillette News Record
  7. August 7, 2017: Fur Kids hosts first watermelon eating contest, by Perrin Stein, Gillette News Record
  8. July 13, 2017: Fur Kids hosts pet calendar contest by Ashley Detrick, Gillette News Record
  9. July 5, 2017: Fire department debuts bike patrol at Fourth events by Jonathan Gallardo, Gillette News Record
  10. June 4, 2017: FURiest Fun Walk, Kelly Wenzel, Gillette News Record
  11. June 2, 2017: Police pursue person who poisoned pup by Jonathan Gallardo, Gillette News Record
  12. December 8, 2016: Fur Kids joins pair of fundraising projects by Ashley Detrick, Gillette News Record
  13. November 27, 2016: Vet clinic, community team up to help local foundation, Gillette News Record
  14. September 11, 2016: Dogs show their Western style at Pet-A-Palooza, Gillette News Record
  15. September 8, 2016: Fashion show, agility to highlight Palooza, Gillette News Record
  16. August 25, 2016: Annual pool party for dogs will be Saturday
  17. August 11, 2016: Fur Kids Foundation to host Scoop the Poop
  18. May 12, 2016: Red Hills vet hospital donates to Fur Kids, Gillette News Record
  19. November 5, 2015: Paint Your Canvas to benefit Fur Kids, Gillette News Record 
  20. October 29, 2015: Fur Kids Foundation to host Ladies Night Out, Gillette News Record 
  21. September 13, 2015: Pet-A-Palooza kicks off Saturday by Scott Hansen, Gillette News Record
  22. September 10, 2015: Gillette News Record community briefs 9-10: Fur Kids Foundation preps for Pet-A-Palooza
  23. September 3, 2015: Pet-A-Palooza offers fun for pets, families on Sept. 12, by Scott Hansen, Gillette News Record
  24. August 31, 2015: Pooch Plunge attendance doubles from 2014, by Tim Goessman, Gillette News Record 
  25. August 27, 2015: City Pool is going to the dogs on Saturday, Gillette News Record
  26. August 27, 2015: Gillette News Record community briefs 8-27: City Pool is going to the dogs on Saturday
  27. May 29, 2015: Roller derby bout to benefit Fur Kids Foundation, Gillette News Record 
  28. May 27, 2015: Roller Derby bout to benefit local pets, Gillette News Record 
  29. May 11, 2015: Trash-a-Thon picks up estimated 1,500 bags of trash by Scott Hansen, Gillette News Record staff
  1. March 1, 2015: Campbell County's set to have their day Saturday, Gillette News Record
  2. September 4, 2014: Fur Kids hosts annual Pet-A-Palooza, Gillette News Record Staff
  3. August 24, 2014: Pool goes to the dogs, by Shannon Hall, Gillette News Record Reporter
  4. August 14, 2014: Pooch Plunge at City Pool by Gillette News Record staff
  5. June 12, 2014:  Tats of cats, pets and other animals, by Gillette News Record staff
  6. May 22, 2014: Local pet, family group hosts Ladies Night Out, by Gillette News Record Staff
  7. February 13, 2014: Win a free spay or neuter procedure for your pet, by Gillette News Record staff
  8. January 12, 2014, Gillette News Record: Breast cancer in cats and dogs? Don’t be surprised; humans aren’t the only ones affected by cancer, by Sarah Elms, News Record Reporter
  9. September 17, 2013, Gillette News Record: A pet project, by Daniel Brenner, Gillette News Record photographer 
  10. September 12, 2013, Gillette News Record: Fur Kids host Pet-a-Palooza by Gillette News Record Staff
  11. September 12, 2013, Basin Radio Network: Fur Kids Foundation Hosts Pet-A-Palooza on September 14 by Basin Radio Network 
  12. August 25, 2013, Gillette News Record: Dogs can enjoy a pool party, too, by Ann K. Turner
  13. April 11, 2013, Gillette News Record: Pictures for Pets, by News Record Staff  
  14. February 7, 2013, Gillette News Record: Drawing taking place for free pet neutering, spaying, by News Record Staff
  15. September 13, 2012, Gillette News Record: Saturday’s Pet-A-Palooza a carnival for pet owners, by Tom Fagin, News Record writer
  16. July 23, 2012, Gillette News Record: Helping furry friends: Group forms foundation to help pay pet bills, by Laura Hancock, News Record writer.