 This is Leo, a 16 month-old domestic short-hair cat, who is lovingly referred to by her mom as "Weeeo." According to her mom, "Leo is my very best friend." Imagine how distraught her mom was when she realized that, because of the cooler weather, Leo had been tumbling around the dryer for at least 10 minutes before she stopped it!
Don’t judge, or laugh, a quick Google search will turn up loads of articles about cats who find their way into a dryer during the colder months for warmth. After all, we often hear stories about cats who climb into the engine of vehicles to get warm. The best way to prevent a clothes dryer accident with your favorite feline is to check inside before you start the dryer; even consider banging on it a few times to startle someone inside. If your cat is in the dryer when it's running, you may not hear your cat meowing or crying out while it’s running, either; they may be too disoriented. But, you would hear a loud thud, like a pair of tennis shoes, as their body moves inside the dryer. If your cat is ever caught in the dryer, bring them to the vet as they may have a head injury, severe bruises or even burns from the heat. If your cat has a head injury, she may lose consciousness or have seizures, be unable to walk a straight line (or seem drunk), may cry out a lot, and the pupils of her eyes may be unequal in size. If your cat shows any of these sings, get her to a vet immediately. Leo’s mom recently lost her job and is in the process of trying to find another one when this happened. Her mom has come into some very hard times recently, and the thought of losing her best friend was too much for her to handle. But she knew Leo needed to be to a vet immediately, so she applied to Fur Kids Foundation. We are happy to report that Leo spent a few days at the vet, but she’s back at home doing 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.
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Every holiday season, CAM-PLEX hosts a Christmas Wreath Exhibit in the Art Gallery where people in the Campbell County, Wyoming community can bid on their favorite creation. This year, artist Janel Paris created two beautiful wreaths on behalf of Fur Kids Foundation!
The Gallery is open for viewing and bidding Monday-Friday from 8 am-5 pm and during theater performances (times are available on the website, www.cam-plex.com) at 1635 Reata Drive in Gillette, Wyoming. Bidding closes on Monday, December 3. This is the 30th year this exhibit has taken place! If you have some time between now and December 3, swing out and bid on some of these beautiful wreaths. Other nonprofits that can benefit from sales include Jason’s Friends, Joe Zabel Family Benefit, Council of Community Services, Thunder Basin Art Clubs, Alzheimer’s Association and many more!  Today, November 13, Fur Kids Foundation received $250 from the Northeast Wyoming REALTOR Alliance from its Community Outreach Fund. Realtors in northeastern Wyoming donate money into the fund to help give back to their community. Since 2009, the Alliance has granted $134,582! This is the sixth year that Fur Kids Foundation has applied and received money from the Community Outreach Fund. As always, FKF plans to use the funds to help local families with pets with emergency veterinary costs. We are grateful to all of the local realtors who donate to this fund, as well as their continued support of Fur Kids Foundation.
 This beauty is RoxAnne, a 9-year-old beagle. RoxAnne’s mom brought her to the veterinarian in Gillette, Wyoming, for an ear infection, but while they were there, they also found out that she had a bladder full of stones.
If your pup is suffering from bladder stones, they may show the following signs:
If the dog’s bladder is obstructed by bladder stones, the bladder may rupture, which isn't a good thing. A complete obstruction is potentially life threatening and requires immediate emergency treatment. A urinary obstruction will usually be recognized in a dog that is straining to urinate without producing any urine, or is only producing small squirts of urine. You can learn more about bladder stones in dogs via VCA: Struvite Bladder Stones in Dogs. RoxAnne's mom is disabled and is on a limited income. She knew that she couldn't afford the surgery for RoxAnne better, and it was necessary; so she applied to Fur Kids Foundation for help. Luckily RoxAnne had the surgery and is feeling much better now. 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 Angel, a 14 year-old Pomeranian.
Angel’s mom is a bit of an angel herself; she adopted Angel as a senior; but that also means that she doesn’t know a lot about this little ball of floof! For her age, Angel has been in great health; that was until recently: she started having seizures! How do you know if your pup is having a seizure? To begin, your dog may hide, appear nervous or seek out being close to the owner. They may be restless, nervous, whining, shaking, or salivating, as well. All of this can last a few seconds to a few hours. During an actual seizure, the dog may lose consciousness or may just have a change in mental awareness such as snapping at invisible objects. If the dog experiences a grand mal, or full-blown seizure with loss of consciousness, all of the muscles of the body contract spastically and erratically. The dog usually falls over on its side and paddles its legs while seeming to be otherwise paralyzed, and can lose control of bowel movements and drool. If the seizure has not stopped within five minutes, immediately seek help from a veterinarian. After the seizure, your dog will typically be confused, disoriented, salivating, pacing, restlessness, or even temporary blindness. You can read more about seizures in dogs via VCA. Angel's mom works part-time and was not expecting something like this to happen, so when she took Angel to the vet, she applied for assistance from Fur Kids Foundation. Angel is now on medication to help control her seizures, and we are happy to report that she should be feeling better soon. 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. November 2, 2018—Gillette, WY--Join Fur Kids Foundation for a fun night of fabulous holiday shopping and socializing to help the organization keep pets healthy in Campbell County, Wyoming at its first Holiday Bazaar. The event takes place on Wednesday, November 7 from 4-7 pm at the Gillette College Technical Education Center, 3251 S 4-J R0ad in Gillette, Wyoming.
Nearly 20 vendors are participating in the event including: 9S Consulting; Anne Fischer Photography; Cherished Quilts & More; DoTerra Essential Oils, Janel Swecker; Elegant Kreations; Embroidery by Helen; HGH Wellness Warrior, Mary Ellen Young; Kristi's Kiss & Makeup, Kristi Holum; LimeLife by Alcone, Emma Loftus; Lunar Light Artworks by L'Esperance; Oso Vinyl; Pampered Chef, Andi Halvorson; Paparrazi; revitalU; Sagebrush Annie Decor & Mona B Handbags; Trades of Hope, Christen Burdette; The Rusty Bucket; and Whirly Squirrel Crafts, Tiffany Sylvester and Crystal Allison. The Foundation will also sell its 2019 Pet Calendar during the event for $16, along with some dog bandanas and pet-related items donated by Mr. Peanut’s Pet Products. Light hors d’oeuvres, goodies and beverages will be available for a donation. To learn more about the Holiday Bazaar, please contact Fur Kids Foundation at 307.363.1131 or furkidsfoundation@gmail.com. More information about can be found at https://www.furkidsfoundation.org/hb.html. 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 nearly 600 families and granted more than $100,000 in emergency veterinary aid. For more information, or to read the blog, visit www.furkidsfoundation.org. Find Fur Kids Foundation on www.facebook.com/furkidsfoundation. Follow us on Instagram @furkidsfoundation and Twitter, @furkidswyo. For Immediate Release Contact: Felicia Messimer furkidsfoundation@gmail.com 307.363.1131  We're super excited for our upcoming Holiday Bazaar on Wednesday, November 7. All of our vendors are all giving back to Fur Kids Foundation in some way at this event.
On top of that, we're hosting Vendor Bingo again! For Vendor Bingo, participants receive a card with a map of all the vendors on it. Make sure you get that card stamped at every vendor booth you visit and turn in your full card for a chance to win a fun prize, as well as learn about local businesses in our community! Check out who is attending this event, and what they are donating. We can't wait to see you! - 9S Consulting, Crystal Ninas, donating an item to the raffle - Anne Fischer Photography, Anne Fischer - Cherished Quilts & More, Andrea Emerson - DoTerra Essential Oils, Janel Swecker, donating an oil kit to the raffle - Elegant Kreations, Erica Kissack, making a monetary donation and donation a Sterling Silver Larimar Necklace to the raffle - Embroidery by Helen, Helen Jerome. Donating 10% of sales back to the Foundation. - HGH Wellness Warrior, Mary Ellen Young. Made a monetary donation and donating a bottle of Somaderm Gel to the raffle - Kristi's Kiss & Makeup, Kristi Holum, made a donation to the Foundation - LimeLife by Alcone, Emma Loftus, donating 10% of sales to the Foundation - Lunar Light Artworks by L'Esperance, Spencer L'Esperance. Donating $1 for every painting sold, and an 8x10 abstract painting to the raffle - Oso Vinyl, Jessica Clark Donating 10% of sales to the Foundation and also donating a hand painted coir rug - Pampered Chef, Andi Halvorson. Donating 10% of sales to the Foundation and Silicone Bowl Prep Set for the raffle - Paparrazi, Carol Samet - Donating an item to the raffle - revitalU, Patty Junek. Made a monetary donation to the Foundation and donating a tub of revitalU smart coffee or cocoa to the raffle. - Sagebrush Annie Decor & Mona B Handbags, Rebecca Smith. Donating an item to the raffle - Christen Burdette - Trades of Hope, Christen Burdette, donating 10% of sales back to the Foundation and a Mosaic Clutch to the raffle - The Rusty Bucket, Joanne Engelhaupt. Donating 100% of proceeds from dog treats and also donating an item to the raffle - Whirly Squirrel Crafts, Tiffany Sylvester and Crystal Allison. Donating 10% of sales to the Foundation and an item to the raffle. Are you in need of some Hill pet food? Great news! Long-time Fur Kids Foundation supporter, Animal Medical Center of Wyoming, is hosting a Hills Pet Food Truck Load Sale to help you stock up on your pet’s favorite food. When you buy two bags (they have to be the same size and product), AMC will DONATE $5 back to FKF! Plus, there’s more! AMC is taking $10 off of large bags of Hills dog food and canned food cases; and $5 off of small bags of dog food. When do these savings take place?
Thank you so much, Animal Medical Center for your continued support of Fur Kids Foundation! Follow the event on Facebook to get in on more deals. Fur Kids Foundation is the only organization in Northeastern Wyoming that provides families with pets access to veterinary care when they cannot afford it—so you are helping your neighbors and friends, and maybe family, when you donate. Return to Events page   This is Bo, a 5-year-old red heeler. Recently, Bo got a hankering to eat an entire package of sugar-free gum, and gave his dad quite a fright!
Thankfully, his dad knew that sugar-free anything was bad for animals, and while it was after normal business hours, he called his vet and brought Bo in for an examination immediately. At the vet, Bo was monitored closely to make sure he wouldn’t get sick from the sugar-free gum. If you’re not aware, there are certain sugar-free gums, candies, hygiene products and baked goods that contain xylitol, a sugar alcohol that is often used as a sweetener. For dogs, xylitol is a poison, and it may cause vomiting, loss of coordination, seizures, and in severe cases kidney or liver failure. In most cases, symptoms develop within 15 to 30 minutes of the dog eating the xylitol, but some sugar-free gums delay the onset of symptoms for up to 12 hours. A small piece of sugar-free gum (or 0.1 g/kg of xylitol) may be considered a toxic dose of xylitol, depending on the dog's weight. Bo’s dad had recently lost his job. This incident not only scared Bo’s dad, it also made him worried about how he’d pay his bill for his dog’s after hours visit and stay. He applied to Fur Kids Foundation, and we were happy to help. Luckily Bo was OK; he didn’t ingest enough of the xylitol to make him sick, and he’s happy to be at home with his dad, helping him apply for a job. A quick tip: Check the ingredient list of products that may contain xylitol, such as gums, candies, toothpaste, baking sweeteners, etc. Place those items in locked cabinets or areas too high for your pet to access. If your dog is extremely persistent about stealing food, it is probably best not to have xylitol in your home. 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.
A huge shout out to Pat’s Hallmark Shop in Gillette, Wyoming for their very kind donation of nearly 20 T-shirts to Fur Kids Foundation. We’ll be using these paw-some shirts for silent auction items or even as give-a-ways for future events! Thank you so much for thinking of us. When you have a chance, stop in Pat’s Hallmark Shop at 200 S Gillette Ave in downtown Gillette. This fun shop specializes in greeting cards, gift wrap, ornaments and gifts for all occasions. Learn more about them on Facebook. Be sure to 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.
Your donation saves lives. It goes to work helping animals in Campbell County receive adequate veterinary care during a time when their family may not be able to afford it. Please contact the Foundation to learn more or donate now using PayPal.
AuthorThe Fur Kids Foundation blog is written by board member and Founder Felicia. If you have ideas that you would like to see published in the blog such as concerns about pet-focused topics in the community or a funny story, please contact the Foundation. Enjoy! Archives
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