 Check out this beautiful boy: Trip is a 6.5-year-old long (very long) haired kitty. His parents returned home one day to find Trip liming, a lot! When they were able to get to him, his parents could also tell that his back leg was sore to the touch, so they rushed him to the vet. At they vet, they learned that Trip managed to somehow dislocated his hip!
For those who don’t know, the hip is a simple “ball and socket” joint located at the top of both hind limbs. It has a wide range of movement in all directions and its efficient function is essential to normal hind limb movement. In the case of hip dislocations, the “ball” is displaced from the socket. Most cats with a hip dislocation will not want to put weight on the limb, or even have it touched. The affected limb is often carried in a folded up position with the knee joint rotated inwards toward the cats body. The affected limb may, in some cases, be rotated so far inwards that it crosses over in front of the non affected limb. Trip's dad is finishing up nursing school, and his mom is the only source of income right now. They applied to Fur Kids Foundation and were able to help their kitty get back to feeling better. Luckily, the vet was able to relocate the hip (after sedating him), and no surgery was needed! Trip is expected to make a full recovery. Fur Kids Foundation is 100% ran by dedicated volunteers who give their time to help the Foundation raise money, take applications, and spread the word about the good work the Foundation does in Campbell County, Wyoming. If you would like to help Fur Kids Foundation continue to help local families with animals afford emergency veterinary care, please consider making a tax-deductible donation via PayPal or signing up to become a volunteer. You can see a list of those who support us on our Supporters page. Check out more Success Stories.
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 This sweet girl is Karma, a 6 year-old unaltered German Shepherd mix, who recently had a really nasty wound that started to heal, but then ended up reopening. When it reopened, the cut was larger and was bleeding a lot. When the vet looked at it, there was a larger mass, or tumor, in the cut, which was likely why the cut reopened. The vet was very concerned that the tumor may be a mast cell tumor.
Likely, the first thing you think about when you hear the word tumor is cancer, but not all tumors in dogs are cancerous; however, Fur Kids Foundation does believe that all of them should be evaluated by a veterinarian. As dogs age, they are more likely to develop fatty deposits and other benign lumps. But some growths can be malignant, and tumors can signal skin cancer, mammary cancer, and other types of deadly diseases. You can learn more about mast cell tumors in this PetMD article, Mast Cell Tumor in Dogs. You can also read about other types of tumors in this PetMD article, 8 Types of Dog Tumors and How to Treat Them Karma’s mom is a single mom raising three kiddos, and she just maxed out her Care Credit with Karma's previous vet visit and neutering her male dog. She knew she could not afford this emergency visit for Karma, so she applied to Fur Kids Foundation for help. Fortunately for Karma, the tumor was not a mast cell and it was able to be removed easily. While Karma was getting fixed up for the tumor, she was also spayed. Fur Kids Foundation is 100% ran by dedicated volunteers who give their time to help the Foundation raise money, take applications, and spread the word about the good work the Foundation does in Campbell County, Wyoming. If you would like to help Fur Kids Foundation continue to help local families with animals afford emergency veterinary care, please consider making a tax-deductible donation via PayPal or signing up to become a volunteer. You can see a list of those who support us on our Supporters page. Check out more Success Stories.  Meet Miggy, a 4-year-old domestic house cat. Miggy sure had his mom concerned when he had blood in his urine, and was going potty in other places than his litter box. This is a telltale sign of a urinary tract infection (UTI), which Miggy has had before, and his mom was concerned he had another one.
According to VCA, there are several signs that your kitty may have a UTI such as:
Miggy’s mom recently left her job, and his dad's paychecks were delayed. With a single income family, they struggled on how they would get Miggy into the vet on a limited income. Someone told them about Fur Kids Foundation, so they decided to apply; and, of course, we were happy to help out. At the vet appointment, it was confirmed that poor Miggy did have a UTI. Miggy was put on some antibiotics, and is well on his way to recovery. Fur Kids Foundation is 100% ran by dedicated volunteers who give their time to help the Foundation raise money, take applications, and spread the word about the good work the Foundation does in Campbell County, Wyoming. If you would like to help Fur Kids Foundation continue to help local families with animals afford emergency veterinary care, please consider making a tax-deductible donation via PayPal or signing up to become a volunteer. You can see a list of those who support us on our Supporters page. Check out more Success Stories.  This silly boy is Louie, a 1-year-old domestic short hair kitty. Mr. Louie got into something, or fought with someone he shouldn't have, and got a nasty abscess. His mom brought him to the vet, where he was given antibiotics. The next day, his mom lost her job.
Unfortunately, the infection in his abscess was pretty gnarly, and it wasn't getting any better. His mom, is a single mom who is now only receiving child support, was concerned over Louie's welfare, and being able to bring him back to the vet. She applied to Fur Kids Foundation for help. Simply put, an abscess is basically a “pocket of pus” located somewhere in or on the body. Abscesses can be large or small and will frequently cause redness if it is visible under the skin. They typically form from a puncture wound that becomes infected and depending on the bacteria involved and how deep it is, an abscess can result. In some cases, an abscess will rupture, which may be quite foul-smelling and may cause some tissue destruction. Abscesses are usually painful for your cat and, if you don’t get them looked at by a vet, can lead to the development of serious and even life-threatening conditions. Be sure to take your cat to the vet if they display the following signs:
Louie’s mom says: "Louie is my baby. I found him in a box outside of my work and brought him home. He was very young and couldn't eat cat food when I found him. I hand fed him for two weeks and then weaned him. I didn't intend to keep him because he's a male and I have other pets, but he is so loving and such a character; I couldn't bring myself to re-home him. He's the only male cat I have ever had and he has fully won my heart. He and my daughter's pug are inseparable, and a neighbor pointed out that they are just like Milo and Otis! Our pug is going to be crushed his buddy won't be sleeping with him tonight." After a night at the vet and more pain medication, Louie is on his way to feeling better. We're happy to report that his pug brother is going to have his cuddle buddy back. Fur Kids Foundation is 100% ran by dedicated volunteers who give their time to help the Foundation raise money, take applications, and spread the word about the good work the Foundation does in Campbell County, Wyoming. If you would like to help Fur Kids Foundation continue to help local families with animals afford emergency veterinary care, please consider making a tax-deductible donation via PayPal or signing up to become a volunteer. You can see a list of those who support us on our Supporters page. Check out more Success Stories.  This nugget is Azzy, a 1-year-old Chihuahua mix. Azzy recently gave her parents quite the scare when her tummy was making her feel crummy.
“I love my Azzy more than anything in the world. She is my life, and keeps me grounded as I am an anxious person," Azzy’s mom said. Azzy’s mom is a student, and her dad was recently injured at work and is only able to work part-time, which made Azzy’s tummy troubles even more bothersome. They applied with Fur Kids Foundation to see if they would qualify for help, and they did! Fearing Miss Azzy may have a stomach obstruction, the vet did X-rays, but didn't see anything (thank goodness!). The vet than ran some more tests, which also came back inconclusive. So, the vet sent sweet Azzy home with some medication to help her tummy settle down. Azzy’s folks think that she must have had a stomach bug because she's feeling much better now! When your tummy is out of sorts, you likely reach for some ginger ale, crackers or Pepto-Bismol to help it settle down; but, do you know what you can do for your pooch when their tummy hurts. This PetMD article, Remedies for upset stomach in dogs, offers five ideas; however, we liked these three:
Fur Kids Foundation is 100% ran by dedicated volunteers who give their time to help the Foundation raise money, take applications, and spread the word about the good work the Foundation does in Campbell County, Wyoming. If you would like to help Fur Kids Foundation continue to help local families with animals afford emergency veterinary care, please consider making a tax-deductible donation via PayPal or signing up to become a volunteer. You can see a list of those who support us on our Supporters page. Check out more Success Stories.  This little miss is Keesha Marie, a 9 year-old chihuahua. Recently, she began to randomly lose her motor skills. It would take a lot out of her for a few hours, and afterward she would act like nothing was wrong. This had her family very concerned.
Keesha's mom is disabled and on a limited income. She was heartbroken over not being able to bring Keesha to the vet. Keesha’s mom applied to Fur Kids Foundation for help, and we were happy to help. At the vet, they learned that Keesha Marie was having seizures. Luckily, she hadn't had a bad one yet. Often, when a dog has a seizure, the following will take place: the dog will fall on its side, become stiff, chomp its jaw, salivate profusely, urinate, defecate, vocalize, and/or paddle with all four limbs. These symptoms generally last between 30 and 90 seconds. Behavior following the seizure includes periods of confusion and disorientation, aimless wandering, compulsive behavior, blindness, pacing, increased thirst and increased appetite. You can read more about seizures here. Keesha’s mom said: “Keesha is a like a child to me. We got her when she was 6-weeks-old for our daughter, and has been a comfort animal for her since the family went through a terrible break up about a-year-and-a-half ago. She has slept with my daughter basically every night since we first got her. My daughter is now 15 years old and broken over this." Often, medications are used to help dogs who have seizures, and that was the case for Keesha. Her mom reports that the medication is helping Keesha out so much and she's doing really well! Fur Kids Foundation is 100% ran by dedicated volunteers who give their time to help the Foundation raise money, take applications, and spread the word about the good work the Foundation does in Campbell County, Wyoming. If you would like to help Fur Kids Foundation continue to help local families with animals afford emergency veterinary care, please consider making a tax-deductible donation via PayPal or signing up to become a volunteer. You can see a list of those who support us on our Supporters page. Check out more Success Stories.  In early November, Animal Medical Center of Wyoming in Gillette announced that their Hill Pet Food sale would not only save patrons money, but also benefit Fur Kids Foundation. Today, the veterinary clinic gave Fur Kids Foundation a check for $250, thanks to the 50 people who purchased pet food.
Earlier this year, AMC also announced that a portion of every dog and cat visit in the clinic would also be contributed back to Fur Kids Foundation. The Foundation is truly thankful for the continual support of Animal Medical Center, and its patrons!  This beauty is Sweda, a 7 month-old shepherd mix pup.
Sweda's parents recently lost their dog, and were happy to add another four-legged pup to their family. Shortly after adopting Sweda, they noticed she wasn't feeling well. She was vomiting and acting sluggish, so they decided to take her to the vet. They're hearts were broken when they found out that sweet Sweda had a blockage, and the dreaded parvo. For those who don’t know, blockages are a common emergency for dogs--the fact that dogs’ aren’t very discriminating of what they put into their mouths makes this event happen more often than their parents want it too. Blockages can occur in the intestines or the stomach, and can partially or completely block the flow of nutrients or other fluids in and out of the stomach and intestines. Parvo is a highly contagious viral illness in dogs, that is often characterized by vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss and lack of appetite (anorexia). However, it can also attack the heart muscles of very young puppies. In both situations, it’s life threatening. Parvo can be treated, but the cost is often quite high. Parvo is radically reduced by vaccinating your pups as soon as possible, something that Fur Kids Foundation encourages all pet parents to do. Sweda's dad recently found full-time employment, and her family was just getting back onto their feet when Sweda got sick. They were not expecting this expense, so they applied to Fur Kids Foundation for help. We were happy to step in. We are happy to report that Sweda was treated for parvo and the blockage, and is on her way to recovery and helping to heal her family's heart. Fur Kids Foundation is 100% ran by dedicated volunteers who give their time to help the Foundation raise money, take applications, and spread the word about the good work the Foundation does in Campbell County, Wyoming. If you would like to help Fur Kids Foundation continue to help local families with animals afford emergency veterinary care, please consider making a tax-deductible donation via PayPal or signing up to become a volunteer. You can see a list of those who support us on our Supporters page. Check out more Success Stories.  Partner Rescue Paws Apparel just announced their Rescue Days of Christmas! That means that for one day, RPA is celebrating each nonprofit by offering 25% off of the Foundation’s selected apparel and RPA will give us 100% of the profits back if you purchase the Dog Hair Is My Glitter T-shirt! Fur Kids Foundation is featured on Monday, December 3.
Apparel available from Fur Kids Foundation includes full zip lightweight hoodies, hoodies, sweatshirts, tank tops and T-shirts (for both kids and adults). Find FKF apparel here: https://rescuepawsapparel.com/collections/fur-kids-foundation-rescue-apparel. For those who don’t know: Rescue Paws Apparel (RPA) was started by three friends who love animals and have a passion for rescue. Their mission is to provide quality, custom clothes to animal lovers across the country while donating at least 50% of all profits to animal rescues. The apparel RPA produces is handmade by a design artist. When you purchase apparel or any item from RPA, you are able to designate the animal organization that you want the profits from your order to be donated to. Learn more at rescuepawsapparel.com Below is the schedule of days, in case there are other nonprofits that you wish to support as well (each has their own fun designs to offer): December 3 - Fur Kids Foundation December 4 - Fur Get Me Not Rescue December 5 - Big Dogs Huge Paws December 6 - The Good Life Bulldog Rescue December 7 - Second Chance Pups December 8 - Little White Dog Rescue December 9 - Tornado Alley Bulldog Rescue December 10 - OZR Great Dane Rescue December 11 - Great Dane Love, A Central Florida Rescue RPA has told us that all orders placed by Thursday, December 13 will arrive in time for Christmas. Make sure to put Monday, December 3 on your calendar and support Fur Kids Foundation at Rescue Paws Apparel.  This is Bouncer, a 7-year-old puggle (a beagle mixed with a pug, if you didn’t already know). His parents adopted him a few years ago. They learned that his previous owners only fed him hot dogs and bologna, which they believed caused a lot of tartar build up on his chompers. Throughout the years, Bouncer's teeth only got worse, causing him a lot of discomfort. Along with his bad teeth, Bouncer also had a cherry eye, a red bulge in the corner of his eye. According to an article in The Honest Kitchen, The Truth About Tartar Buildup on Your Dog’s Teeth: “(Tartar) starts its journey on your dog’s teeth as plaque, which begins to form hours after a dog eats. As plaque combines with the salts found in dog saliva, it builds up and hardens, which is when it turns into tartar. And tartar is like a welcoming sign to dental problems and gum disease—opening the door to pain, illness and a host of expensive medical bills.” Unfortunately, Bouncer isn’t the first pet with bad teeth Fur Kids Foundation has helped. Remember, tartar can build up on a dog’s teeth cause tooth decay, gum disease, tooth loss and other medical issues relating to gum disease. It can also be quite painful for the dog to experience, and make your dog’s breath really rank! For those who don’t know, a dog’s eye has three eyelids: an upper and lower lid, as well as a third eyelid that acts like a wipe to keep the eye clear of dust and debris. It also has a tear gland that produces around 35% of the moisture to the dog’s eye. Occasionally, the gland in the third eyelid, located in the corner of the eye next to the dog’s nose, slips out of place. We see it as a red or pinkish blob, and this is what is referred to as a cherry eye. Bouncer’s parents are both disabled, and his mom is his dad's primary caretaker, and the only person in the family receiving disability. His parents struggled knowing that Bouncer needed help, and that they couldn't afford to help him feel better. So they applied to Fur Kids Foundation for some help when they took him to the vet, and we were happy to take the case. Bouncer had eight teeth removed and his cherry eye fixed! We are very happy to report that he is feeling so much better! Fur Kids Foundation is 100% ran by dedicated volunteers who give their time to help the Foundation raise money, take applications, and spread the word about the good work the Foundation does in Campbell County, Wyoming. If you would like to help Fur Kids Foundation continue to help local families with animals afford emergency veterinary care, please consider making a tax-deductible donation via PayPal or signing up to become a volunteer. You can see a list of those who support us on our Supporters page. Check out more Success Stories. |
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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 animals in Campbell County.
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