 This is Olly, and his mom believes that he's the cutest little 3-year-old Jack Russel Terrier ever! (And, we know she's not wrong.)
Olly's morning routine is to go outside and do his business, while his mom got her first cup of coffee. He then comes back inside to enjoy time with his mom (and coffee) before they started the day. Then one morning he wouldn't come in, and when his mom found him, his leg was badly torn up. His mom rushed him to the vet because she knew he needed to be seen immediately. Olly's mom is a single mom who just lost her job, and was worried that she wouldn’t be able to afford this emergency veterinary visit. She applied to Fur Kids Foundation, and we were happy to help. After examining Olly’s wound, the vet said the wounds were consistent with either getting his leg stuck in a trap, or getting attacked by a larger dog. Luckily for Olly (and his mom), the vet was able to close the wound, wrap Olly's leg and put him in the dreaded cone of shame. Olly’s mom called animal control, who did a full examination of the apartment complex, and could not find any trap in the area. So, the best guess is that Olly had a run-in with a much larger dog. Dog bite wounds are a fairly common procedure for veterinarians; however, they shouldn’t be seen as easy to treat. Even the smallest of puncture wounds carry a high risk of infection. You can read more about what to do when another dog bites your dog in this PetMD article. Fur Kids Foundation strongly recommends that all puncture wounds/dog bites to your pet are examined by a veterinarian. Unfortunately, Olly’s story doesn’t end there... A week after we helped Olly, his human brother felt bad for him because he was wearing the cone of shame, and he decided to take it off of Olly. Olly, not understanding why he needed the cone, just knew that his leg itched, chewed off his leg wrap and re-opened his sutures, so his mom had to take Olly in for another emergency visit to close the wound up again. While we know pets may look uncomfortable in their cones, it's best to follow your vet's advice and pass that information along to all the family members. We know Olly's little brother meant no harm, but it was no benefit to Olly to have the cone off. About Fur Kids Foundation Fur Kids Foundation is 100% run by dedicated volunteers who give their time to help the Foundation raise money with events, 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 beautiful imperial Zircon necklace set in rose gold will be raffled off at A Night for Paws on February 22! Single tickets are $25. If you didn't know, this chocolate beauty has the closest look of a diamond out of any genuine stone. Special thanks to EK Jewelers and Quality Auto of Gillette for their support with this fundraiser. A Night for Paws Raffle, 5 tickets
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This beautiful imperial Zircon necklace set in rose gold will be raffled off at A Night for Paws on February 22! Buy five (5) tickets for $100. If you didn't know, this chocolate beauty has the closest look of a diamond out of any genuine stone. Special thanks to EK Jewelers and Quality Auto of Gillette for their support with this fundraiser.  In May 2018, Animal Medical Center of Wyoming created an internal program to continually give back to Fur Kids Foundation! A portion of every cat and dog exam is given back to FKF; allowing AMC's patients, and staff, to be continual supporters of Fur Kids Foundation. On January 30, the small and large animal hospital gave more than $2,500 to Fur Kids Foundation. In their Facebook post, AMC said: What a fun day! We gave $2500+ to Fur Kids Foundation!!! A Big THANK YOU to our fabulous patients and clients who make it possible for us to paw-it-forward to these wonderful givers in our community. Fur Kids Foundation would like to thank Animal Medical Center and the clinic's patients for helping to take care of families with pets in Campbell County, Wyoming!
For those who don't know, the connection between Animal Medical Center and Fur Kids Foundation runs deep. The veterinary clinic has supported the Foundation since its inception—participating at or being sponsors for events since 2012. We are grateful for their continued support. About Fur Kids Foundation 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. Since September 2012, Fur Kids Foundation has helped 738 families in Campbell County, Wyoming and granted $138,174.62 in emergency veterinary care. For more information, or to read the blog (Pack News), visit www.furkidsfoundation.org. Find Fur Kids Foundation on Facebook, follow us on Instagram @furkidsfoundation, and Twitter, @furkidswyo.  Fur Kids Foundation is working to create awareness of our group daily by making it easier for you to donate.
Fur Kids Foundation Supporters Peggy and Rod Seppala generously donated $500 to Fur Kids Foundation in 2019 to help us pay for our first DipJar. DipJar is the easiest and most secure way to collect one-step credit card donations. In February, we placed our DipJar at EK Jewelers, 217 S. Gillette Avenue in downtown Gillette, Wyoming. If you want to help local families afford emergency veterinary care, just stop by EK Jewelers and dip your card in the DipJar and it will automatically give us a $5 donation. Now, if you're interested in sponsoring another DipJar for Fur Kids Foundation, please contact us and we'll get back to you. DipJar's cost the Foundation $500. With your donation, we'll place your name on the DipJar as a way of displaying your support. Special thanks to Erica Kissack for letting us debut this new feature in her store. And stay tuned because she’s also given us a stunning necklace to raffle off for A Night for Paws on February 22, with help from Quality Auto! Learn more about A Night for Paws here!  This is handsome fella is Frank, a 7-year-old golden lab / husky mix. Frank recently started to have eye issues; the eye issue is mostly due to pressure in the eye. This pressure can easily be kept at bay with some medication.
His mom, who only receives Social Security, was hoping that if she kept a watchful eye on him, his eye would get better without the medicine, and opted not to purchase it when she initially took him in because her funds were tight. Unfortunately, Frank's eyes continued to bother him, so his mom applied for help with Fur Kids Foundation. We were able to help cover the costs of another exam at the veterinarian to make sure Frank's eyes weren't any worse, and help get him the first round of the medication that he needs to help with the eye pressure. Now his mom knows what to expect for a cost, and can budget them into her finances. About Fur Kids Foundation Fur Kids Foundation is 100% run by dedicated volunteers who give their time to help the Foundation raise money with events, 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 is Panzer, a 1-year-old German Shorthair/Husky mix. Panzer’s family has fallen on some really hard times recently. His mom is self-employed, and his dad just recently found employment. Unfortunately, his mom became very ill and had to be life-flighted to a different state for heart surgery; and the family doesn't have health insurance. While the family was away for this emergency, a friend was watching their pets. When Panzer's family returned home, they learned Panzer had escaped the yard and somehow cut his leg open.
His family, with all of their own medical issues, were worried and unsure of what to do for Panzer. That’s when their veterinarian encouraged them to apply for help with Fur Kids Foundation for Panzer’s emergency veterinary care. We were happy to help. Luckily after a full examination, Panzer only needed stitches for his cut. He'll be back to his active self in no time. When it comes to cuts on animals, Fur Kids Foundation encourages people to be safe, rather than sorry: all wounds should be evaluated by a veterinarian. Wounds can seem like they are very minor; however, sometimes there is bacteria lurking below, which can cause a host of other issues. About Fur Kids Foundation Fur Kids Foundation is 100% run by dedicated volunteers who give their time to help the Foundation raise money with events, 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 fine gentleman is Tigger, a 9-year-old feline. His parents noticed that he wasn't eating as much of his food, and upon inspection of his mouth, noticed that his teeth looked awful. His mom said that she thought Tigger’s canine tooth had grown causing it to jab into his bottom jaw, which was causing him to be in pain when he ate. At the vet’s office, the doctor let them know that Tigger's teeth hadn’t grown longer. Unfortunately what Tigger had was an abscess tooth, causing his gums to swell, which is why it appeared his canine was pushing into his bottom jaw. According to VCA Pet Hospitals: A tooth root abscess is a severe infection that develops around the root of a tooth. A tooth root abscess forms when bacteria enter the exposed root canal of the tooth. In cats, this most often occurs when the tooth breaks and exposes the tissues that lay beneath the enamel. A tooth root abscess may also develop in association with periodontal disease, an infection of the tissues surrounding the tooth.
Willa may be 15, but she is a fighter. And we were very happy we could help Willa and her family.
About Fur Kids Foundation Fur Kids Foundation is 100% run by dedicated volunteers who give their time to help the Foundation raise money with events, 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 beauty is Nova, a 2-year-old German shepherd. Nova decided to explore her neighborhood recently, and unfortunately was hit by a car. This resulted in some pretty serious injuries, including a severely broken leg. Dog leg injuries are easy to identify if your dog is either limping or refusing to walk altogether. But these signs alone don't necessarily indicate a broken leg. According to VCA Hospitals, other signs that your dog's leg might be broken include intense pain, swelling at the site of the fracture, and the leg lying at an awkward angle. If you think your dog may have a broken leg, please take him to a vet right away rather than attempting to examine or treat the injury yourself. A veterinarian can better determine the seriousness of the injury and determine whether the broken leg requires treatment. Nova's parents work hard, and can afford Nova’s daily care and vet visits. However, when faced with an amputation or surgery, both resulting in thousands of dollars, they were overwhelmed and concerned, knowing they couldn't afford either. They applied to Fur Kids Foundation, and we were happy to help. Nova's parents made the decision to amputate her leg. Financially it cost less than the surgery to repair the break, but also Nova's parents knew there would be a long recovery of rehab with the surgery, and potential future issues from the surgery. Nova is now an adorable tri-pawd, and hopefully will never escape her yard again.  Read more at: Boneo: How To Tell If Your Dog Has A Broken Leg About Fur Kids Foundation
Fur Kids Foundation is 100% run by dedicated volunteers who give their time to help the Foundation raise money with events, 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.  We received a pawsome end-of-2019 surprise when the Howladay Inn Play & Stay contacted us today to tell us that they had a donation for Fur Kids Foundation! This will surly help us kick off 2020 to a great fundraising start. Since they opened around six months ago, the owners collected tips from clients who used their facility, and gave the money to the Animal Shelter, Fur Kids Foundation and Rest Easy My Friend Canine Rescue and Sanctuary! For those who don’t know, Howladay Inn offers dog boarding (as well as cat, bird, ferret, rabbit, and more), doggy daycare, and a host of services mixed in while you’re away from home. If your dog is small and the larger dogs scare them a bit, they can keep them in a separate area to ensure their safety. The owners live above the facility, so someone is always there to make sure your pet is safe. You can even schedule a secure early drop-off and late pick up if needed, which is great for shift workers. We sure are grateful for such generous businesses in our community who love pets just as much as we do. If you do business with Howladay Inn, please be sure to say thank you to them for their support. And if you don’t, consider a tour at least; they are located at 1721 Phillips Circle in Gillette, Wyoming. Call (307) 363-3043 or check out their Facebook page. Let them know that Fur Kids Foundation sent you! |
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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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