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FKF Shelter Pet Fund: Tula

2/29/2016

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Every year, Fur Kids Foundation sets aside some money to help local shelters with pets in need. In February 2016, our dedicated case managers on the Application Committee chose to help Tula, who is currently at There’s No Place Like Home.

For those of you who follow There’s No Place Like home on Facebook, you know that Tula has been dealt with a few hard blows in her young life. She had a mouth full of bad teeth that caused an infection and resulted in extensive dental work being done to help her feel better. She was also diagnosed with severe diabetes that is has been puzzling the vets.

Diabetes is a disease that is often found in older and overweight cats. Similar to the disease in humans, diabetes prevents the body from producing enough insulin to balance blood sugar (or glucose) levels in cats. Cats with diabetes will show the following signs or symptoms:
  1. change in appetite (sometimes a ravenous appetite because their bodies cannot use the fuel supplied in their diet)
  2. decreased activity, weakness and depression
  3. increased thirst
  4. increased urination
  5. vomiting
  6. weight loss
If the disease is left untreated it can be fatal.

Right now, Tula’s blood sugar levels will go from 520 mg/dL and then drastically drop to 40 mg/dL—a normal blood sugar reading for a cat should be between 120-300 mg/dL. The vets have had Tula on a variety of insulin formulas trying to determine the one that works. Currently, the insulin that seems to be working is very expensive.

As you can see, There’s No Place Like Home is working hard to get Tula healthy. Fur Kids Foundation has pledged $200 to help with this—those interested in donating to help Tula, or any of There’s No Place Like Home cats, may do so at Red Hills Veterinary Hospital.

Hopefully, once the vets find an insulin that works, and are able to get her on the right diet to keep her on track, Tula will be able to find a loving home of her own. However, she will always be a cat with special needs. If you are interested in adopting a cat with diabetes, please consult with a veterinarian ahead of time to learn about their dietary and medical needs.

To read more about diabetes in cats, please check out the following websites:
  1. Animal Planet: What are the symptoms of feline diabetes 
  2. I Love Cats: 10 signs of diabetes in cats 
  3. My Cat has Diabetes 
  4. Pet MD: Diabetes in Cats

​If you would like to help Fur Kids Foundation continue to help families with animals, please consider making a tax-deductible donation. The money helps families during a time when they may not be able to afford adequate veterinary care. Check out more Success Stories
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February 2016 Volunteer of the Month

2/29/2016

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Robynn Nehl!
A huge shout out to Robynn Nehl who sported the FKF Olaf costume and handed out flyers about the Foundation during Gillette Main Street Ice Fest on February 20. Robynn took a few hours out of her busy weekend to support the Foundation, and we are so appreciative of it. We also wish to congratulate Robynn on the birth of her beautiful baby girl Kaisley Jade. We're excited and happy for you and Grant and our newest junior volunteer! And, for those who don't know, Robynn is also a dog groomer on the weekends, and she does a wonderful job at it as well. You can get her contact information on the FKF Pet Grooming page. 

Without volunteer support, the board would not have been able to participate in this event. Your support greatly helps the Foundation with it's mission. Please know that we appreciate any time that you can give us. We are truly grateful for your continued support. 
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February 2016 Case Update

2/29/2016

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In February, Fur Kids Foundation had seven families apply for assistance, and we were able to help six of those families—for a total of $1,217.23 given in aid. Below is a rundown of the cases we provided assistance to:
  1. a dog who needed dental work
  2. a dog with an infection
  3. helped Tula with There's No Place Like Home
  4. a cat with a broken leg
  5. a dog with a broken leg
  6. a dog with non-cancerous skin lumps

Your dedication to this Foundation helped these families stay happy and healthy, and together! When you volunteer at an event, or help us raise money, these families are who you are helping. Thank you again for all that you do for the Foundation, and for families in Campbell County, Wyoming.
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Success Story: Pepper

2/15/2016

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This is Pepper. Pepper’s new parents took her in after learning about her unfortunate housing situation -- she was kept outside because she was always going piddle in the house.

Often, when a fur kid loses bladder control, it can frustrate a pet parent. Some may think the dog has a behavioral issue because they are going potty in the house when they have been trained not to; however, it could be a medical condition called incontinence, which can often be treated with medication, or can be a sign of a more serious condition.

Urinary incontinence occurs when a house-trained dog loses control of its bladder at unexpected times, such as at night when your pup is sleeping or when your dog is inside while you’re at work. This can be an occasional small urine leak, to a large amount that makes their bed soaked with urine. It can afflict dogs of any age, breed or gender; however, it’s more commonly seen in older, spayed female dogs.


As a dog ages, its urethral muscles that help your pet hold its bladder weaken. For female dogs, it can also be due to lower estrogen levels, which can lead to a loss of muscle tone in the bladder area as well. Urinary incontinence can be a symptom of a bladder infection, diabetes, kidney disease, or even a ruptured or bulging disc. All of which are serious health issues that require a vet to diagnose and treat properly.


If your pet has suddenly started urinating in areas where they typically have not done in the past, it’s best to reach out to your vet and schedule an appointment. Again, depending on what is causing the incontinence, it can likely be cured, or at least controlled with medication -- both holistic and prescribed, so be sure to ask your vet about the options.
At the vet visit, be prepared to answer questions such as:
  1. when did you start to notice your dog was losing control of their bladder
  2. when does it happen -- when your pup is sleeping, cooped up for long periods of time, or when they have been active and drank a lot of water
  3. does your dog’s urine smell different or maybe be a different color than normal
  4. is your dog showing signs of having a hard time urinating
  5. is your dog drinking more water than normal
  6. do you notice your dog squats or lifts its leg to go pee when these situations occur, or does urine dribble out when they are walking, sitting or lying down
These questions will help your vet identify if your pet may have an underlying illness, a behavioral issue, or if they are experiencing incontinence due to age. Regardless, in all of these situations, incontinence is treatable with medication or some easy changes in your behavior that can help your dog.

In Pepper’s situation, she has been given some medication to help with her bladder control issues, and her health is improving daily. We’ve also learned that she’s gone from being outside 24/7, to spending a large amount of time in a garage, to now spending time with her new family in their house. We're happy to report that she’s quite happy to be a loved member of a new pack.

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gain, Fur Kids Foundation encourages you not to reprimand your dog when they have a bout with incontinence. Believe us when we say it’s just as upsetting to your dog as it is to you. Please consider scheduling an appointment with your vet first to rule out any health issues. For more information on incontinence, please check out the articles below.
  1. Dog Time: Diagnosing and treating urinary incontinence 
  2. Mercola: Urine Dribbling - Never ever punish your pet for this ‘accident’
  3. PetMD: Urinary Incontinence in Dogs
  4. VetStreet: How I deal living with three incontinent dogs
If you would like to help Fur Kids Foundation continue to help families with animals, please consider making a tax-deductible donation. The money helps families during a time when they may not be able to afford adequate veterinary care. Check out more Success Stories.
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January 2016 Volunteers of the Month

2/2/2016

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Karolyn, Tiffany, Megan and Linda
As you know, Fur Kids Foundation participated in the Council of Community Services Day of Hope, held the last Wednesday in January. This event put us in contact with people in our community who may benefit from our services, but may not know about the Foundation. 

We are very grateful for the support of volunteers Karolyn Chambers, Tiffany Sylvester, Megan Taylor, and Linda Tufvesson, as well as board members Cody Friedlan and Felicia Messimer. At this event, we handed out more than 30 brochures to families who can benefit from our support, and we were also told that we could have brochures available at the Council's Food Pantry as well as Campbell County Public Health, which will get our information into more hands who may benefit from our support. 

Without volunteer support, the board would not have been able to participate in this event. Your support greatly helps the Foundation with it's mission. Please know that we appreciate any time that you can give us. We are truly grateful for your continued support. 
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January 2016 Case Update

2/1/2016

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In January, Fur Kids Foundation had nine families apply for assistance, and we were able to help seven of those families—for a total of $1,805.41 given in aid. Below is a rundown of the cases we provided assistance to:

  1. a cat who was attacked by a dog, and needed medication and stitches
  2. a dog who ate some toys and needed surgery to get them out
  3. a dog who was having seizures and needed medication
  4. a dog with a severe bladder control issue
  5. a cat who was injured in the home by a shelf
  6. a cat who ate rat poison  
  7. a dog with pyometra who needed life-saving surgery

We are grateful for the dedication of Fur Kids Foundation volunteers and supporters who have helped these families stay happy and healthy, and together! When you volunteer or attend an event, or help us raise money by supporting the businesses who support us with promotions, these families are who you are helping. Thank you again for all that you do for the Foundation, and for families in Campbell County, Wyoming.

If you would like to help Fur Kids Foundation continue to help families with animals, please consider making a tax-deductible donation. The money helps families during a time when they may not be able to afford adequate veterinary care. Check out more Success Stories
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    • Pack News
    • Contact >
      • Resources >
        • Adoption Resources
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    • Promotions >
      • Shop AmazonSmile
      • BarkGood Partner
      • BISSELL Partner for Pets
      • Chewy.com
      • KitNipBox
      • Smiths Community Rewards Program
      • Walk for a Dog with Wooftrax!
    • FKF Pet Calendar
    • Featured Apparel Collection
    • Pooch Plunge
    • A Night for Paws
    • Cancer Crochet
    • Why Spay or Neuter Your Pet
  • Donate
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