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On January 30, Animal Medical Center of Wyoming gave Fur Kids Foundation a donation check for more than $2,500! These funds were from an internal program that the veterinary clinic created last year. Check out the Facebook Live video we did at the small and large animal hospital located in Gillette, Wyoming.
This is what Animal Medical Center had to say in their Facebook post: Thank you, Thank you, Thank YOU! As many of you know, in 2018 Animal Medical Center began donating a portion of every exam to Fur Kids Foundation. Because of our loyal clients LIKE YOU, our first year's donations totaled more than $2,500! Thank YOU for trusting us with your pets and helping other pets in our community at the same time!
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, and hosting an annual booth at the Foundation’s signature event, Pet-A-Palooza, since 2012. Learn more about the program >>>
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 Abby is a 9 year-old Husky/Retriever, who has been in great health, other than a little arthritis; and who doesn’t move a little slower when they get older? However, when Abby started to struggle urinating, and seemed like she wanted to move around less and less, her mom got concerned.
“Abby is the sweetheart of our household and very close to my kids and other animals," says Abby’s mom. All she wanted was for her sweetheart to start feeling better fast. She took Abby into the vet for a checkup, where she learned that Abby was struggling with a urinary tract infection (UTI). Anyone who has had a UTI is quite familiar with the aching, urgent feeling of needing to go immediately, and then only to have a tiny bit of urine dribble out. For humans, we can quickly call a doctor and get some medication. It’s not that easy with dogs. When dogs get UTIs, they may:
Without knowing those signs, you may not know that there’s a problem. Fur Kids Foundation encourages you to be observant of your dog’s urination habits so you will notice if they seem to be straining or taking longer than normal to urinate. Abby is a single mom who was not expecting this emergency fee. She had paid all of her bills, and once that was done, it seemed Abby got sick. She applied to Fur Kids Foundation for help. We're happy to say that Abby is recovering from her UTI, which was easily be fixed with medicine. Her family is so happy that she's feeling 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.  This handsome dude is Brody, who is his dad’s No. 1 buddy. Unfortunately, Brody started throwing up and acting very sick.
An occasional, isolated bout of vomiting may not be of any concern for seasoned dog owners. Your pup may vomit simply because he's eaten something disagreeable or gobbled down too much food, too fast. But vomiting can also indicate something far more serious, like your dog may have swallowed poison, or may be suffering from a condition that requires immediate medical attention like colitis, parvo, pancreatitis or even an obstruction. If your dog’s vomiting is not an isolated incident, please bring him to the vet for an exam. Brody's dad knew that he had to be seen right away, so he took him into the vet for an exam. Fearing a possible obstruction, the vet made sure that x-rays were included with Brody’s examination. Please note, Fur Kids Foundation encourage you to seek veterinary attention if your dog shows the following symptoms accompanied by vomiting.
If your dog vomits more than once during the course of a day, or if vomiting persists past one day, you are also encouraged to see a vet. It's just Brody and his dad, and his dad just started receiving disability, so he was very concerned over how he was going to be able to help him. Earlier in the year, Brody had an ear infection, so his dad knew the Fur Kids Foundation could be an option for him. He re-applied, and we were happy to help. Luckily, the vet did not see anything in his belly, so Brody didn’t have an obstruction. Brody was sent home with antibiotics. 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 handsome dude who looks good in the cone of shame is Jaxxon, a 3-year-old mixed pup. He got a little adventurous one day and ended up finding himself with a pretty significant cut… in his groin area. Can you say, “YOWCH!”
She rushed Jaxxon to the vet where she was told he needed stitches. For those who don’t know, a deep cut in a dog requires immediate treatment to prevent severe infection, tissue damage, and blood loss. If your dog has a major cut, make sure to get a handle on the bleeding before any first aid is given. And, if your dog is bleeding severely, this will require immediate veterinary attention. If the blood coming from the cut is spurting or bright red, this is a serious and life threatening wound. You should apply immediate pressure to the wound (do not clean the wound just apply pressure) and keep applying pressure. Take the dog to the nearest veterinary clinic for treatment. Pressure should continue to be applied to the wound during the transport. Jaxxon's mom is a single mom and is on a limited income. She applied to Fur Kids Foundation for help, and we were happy to step in and help. Jaxxon received stitches and antibiotics. And while he really didn’t love the cone of shame, his mom knows it's best for him. 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.  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.  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. |
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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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