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It’s Fur Kids Foundation’s Lucky Day with Crazy Daisy Floral, who is offering a fun St. Patrick’s Day event for all pet lovers! Is your fur kid your lucky charm? Don't worry; we already know that they are. And to help you show it, we want you to swing by Crazy Daisy Floral, 810 EZ Street in Gillette, between 8 am-6 pm on Saturday, March 17 to make a 4 inch x 12 inch pet-themed sign for only $10! Signs should only take 15 minutes to make (it's super quick and easy). Pet lovers will have the following pet themes to choose from:
And, while you're there, be sure to check out their pawsome fun store. Hop onto Crazy Daisy Floral's Facebook page today, and see what all they have to offer. And, if you have questions about the signs, give Crazy Daisy a call at 307.686.5641.
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.
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  Fur Kids Foundation just got an email about the upcoming Wooftrax spring walking challenge! Details are below:
Join the new Walk & Win Spring Challenge for a chance at an extra $1,000 donation to your chosen animal nonprofit or shelter (we hope that it's Fur Kids Foundation), as well as great motivation to keep your pet and yourself healthy! Wooftrax is also giving away more signed copies of the book Walking with Peety to a few lucky folks walking in the WoofTrax Walk & Win Spring Challenge. This national bestseller is the heartwarming tale of how adopting Peety from a local shelter saved Eric O'Grey's life by helping him lose over 150 pounds simply by walking his newly adopted dog. Complete the challenge by taking at least 15 walks by April 30, 2018. Every walk you take during the challenge (that is greater than 1/4 of a mile) is an entry to win the $1,000 grand prize donation or one of a number of smaller donations. Wooftrax will also award random walkers some fun prizes for themselves throughout the challenge. So grab the leash and get walking—with the Walk for a Dog app, of course! To get started, download the Walk for a Dog FREE app onto your phone and select Fur Kids Foundation as the group you are walking to benefit. Once you're signed up in the app, make sure you go to the Challenge tab and join the Walk & Win Spring Challenge. Learn more about Wootrax here.  This is Wallace, a 5-month-old sable collie. Wallace’s dad returned home one day to a rather surprising scene: the tip of Wallace's tail had broken off, exposing the bone. Wallace was rushed to the vet, and the vet determined the best situation would be to remove the exposed bone to avoid any future infections.
The tail is actually an extension of your pet’s spine. Truth be told, there are a host of things that can go wrong with your pet’s tail because your pet is frequently moving it. Tail damage can range from a simple pinch, such as when a pet’s tail gets accidentally stepped on or is caught in a closing door, or it can be a very serious issue, involving bleeding or nerve damage. If you see something is wrong with your pet’s tail, it’s really a good idea to take them to the vet for a check up. Wallace's dad is on a limited income, and he can afford every day care, but didn't have enough money saved for an emergency surgery such as this. He applied to Fur Kids Foundation for assistance, and we were happy to help. Wallace's tail was fixed, and his father is hoping that he doesn't get himself into any more puppy trouble. Fur Kids Foundation is grateful for the dedication of our volunteers and supporters who have helped local families stay happy and healthy, and together! If you would like to help Fur Kids Foundation continue to help families in Campbell County, Wyoming 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.  This is Walter, a 7-8-year-old Fox Terrier. His parents adopted him last year, and he's become an important part of the family.
“Walter is a precious little man. Very smart, loves taking walks and cuddling with me at night,” Walter’s mom said in her application to Fur Kids Foundation. “Although I have only had him a short time, we need each other." Walter was recently acting like he was in pain, and his parents felt that the cause of the pain was in his mouth. They decided to take Walter to the vet, where they found out that he had stage 3 periodontitis, and needed surgery to remove the infected teeth that were causing him to be in pain. Dental disease (periodontitis), is a common disease diagnosed by veterinarians that affects both dogs and cats, as well as nearly all ages. It can be a persistent source of pain for your pet, and can cause more serious illnesses, such as kidney disease and possibly heart disease. Proper dental care for your pet can help prevent dental disease--this include brushing your pet’s teeth, or keeping the teeth clean with chews, toys, and oral rinses or wipes, for example. You should also bring your pet in for yearly visits with their vet. Bad breath is one of the first signs of dental disease in pets, and something you should bring to your vet’s attention when you schedule your yearly pet exams. Both of Walter's parents are on Social Security, and his mom is very sick and often has to travel out of state for health care. His mom said she couldn't imagine seeing him in pain any longer, and completed the application to receive assistance from Fur Kids Foundation. We are very happy to report that all of Walter's infected teeth were removed and he's already feeling so much better. Fur Kids Foundation is grateful for the dedication of our volunteers and supporters who have helped local families stay happy and healthy, and together! If you would like to help Fur Kids Foundation continue to help families in Campbell County, Wyoming 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.  This handsome stud is Phoenix, a 9-month-old Dogo Argentino.
Phoenix started throwing up blood and acting sluggish. His parents knew that something was seriously wrong, so they rushed him to the vet. The vet initially suspected a blockage, but it was so much more interesting than that: Phoenix had a cecal impaction, which is not seen very often. For those who don’t know, the cecum is a small pocket where the large intestine and small intestine meet - it's a dead end in the colon. In fact, in a human it is where the appendix is located. A few days before Phoenix wasn’t feeling well, he munched down on a diaper. While he passed the diaper, everything he ate after that and some of the diaper remains got caught in the cecal. (Just so you know, other signs of a cecal impaction include diarrhea, anorexia and feces containing blood or mucus.) The vet let Phoenix’s parents know that he needed surgery immediately Phoenix's family has fallen on some hard times, financially, and they recently had a baby. Phoenix’s unexpected veterinary bills were more than the family could handle. They applied to Fur Kids Foundation for help. Phoenix is on the road to recovery. Note: If your dog ingests a foreign object, it’s best to take them to the vet immediately. The best measure is to allow professionals to assess the situation. Fur Kids Foundation is grateful for the dedication of our volunteers and supporters who have helped local families stay happy and healthy, and together! If you would like to help Fur Kids Foundation continue to help families in Campbell County, Wyoming 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.  Meet Anna, a very loved 3-year-old domestic short-hair cat. Unfortunately, Anna had a run-in with a dog, who isn't a fan of cats. During the attack, Anna’s eye was damaged. Her mom didn't want to risk Anna losing her eye, so she took Anna to the vet to make sure her kitty would be OK.
At the vet’s office, Anna was given medication that will help her eye heal, and will need to have regular check-ins with the vet over the next few months. Anna’s mom is a single mom who recently changed jobs, and didn't have any money saved up for these unexpected vet visits. So, she applied to Fur Kids Foundation for help. We’re happy to report that Anna’s vet is very optimistic that she will keep her eye. If your cat has an eye injury, not getting it treated properly can greatly damage your cat’s eye; it can even lead to blindness in severe cases. If your cat is avoiding bright lights, keeping its eye closed and squinting, it’s very likely that their eye is injured. Seek veterinary care immediately. Fur Kids Foundation is grateful for the dedication of our volunteers and supporters who have helped local families stay happy and healthy, and together! If you would like to help Fur Kids Foundation continue to help families in Campbell County, Wyoming 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.  This is Simon, a 6-month-old domestic short-hair cat (DSH). Simon suddenly started acting sluggish and then he began vomiting. His parents knew he wasn’t feeling well, so they took him into the vet’s office. There, the vet determined that Simon had panleukopenia, also known as distemper and feline parvovirus. Simon needed treatment immediately if he was going to survive this deadly disease.
Simon's parents don't have a savings, they are struggling financially, and didn't have the funds for an expensive vet bill. They were also scared because Simon has a sister, who, like Simon, was not vaccinated for distemper. They applied to Fur Kids Foundation for help, and we were able to help with the bill. We're happy to let you know that Simon was a champ through treatment and is now home, being a naughty kitten with his sister. For those who don’t know, distemper is lethal. This highly contagious virus attacks cats’ intestines, just like the parviovirus does in dogs. Cats can get infected when they come into contact with infected bodily fluids (blood, nasal discharge, saliva, urine), feces, or fleas that have been feeding from an infected cat. It is a very hardy virus can easily be carried on shoes and human clothing into your household. This virus is resistant to disinfectant and can remain in the environment for as long as a year, waiting for an opportunity. (So, even indoor cats that are not current on Feline Distemper Vaccination can be infected.) The virus can also be passed along by people who have not washed their hands appropriately between handling cats, or by materials such as bedding, food dishes or equipment that has been used on other cats. (Washing your hands with soap and water directly after handling any animal will minimize the chance of passing infections to healthy animals.) Signs of feline distemper include: • Complete loss of interest in food • Dehydration • Diarrhea/blood in the stool • Difficulty walking, weakness or loss of balance/uncoordinated movements • Excessive sneezing and a runny nose • Eyes are running and watery • High fever (over 104 degrees) • Loss of energy and excessive sleep • Vomiting • Weight loss • Withdrawl, or hiding themselves If your pet is showing any of these symptoms, take them to the vet immediately! There is no cure for panleukopenia—and without treatment from a vet your beloved pet will die. The best way to avoid your kitten or cat getting infected is to prevent the disease with a vaccination. Kittens between the ages of two to six months are at highest risk for developing severe disease symptoms, as well as pregnant cats and immune compromised cats. In adult cats, usually occurs in mild form and may even go unnoticed. Fortunately, cats that survive this infection are immune to any further infection with this virus. If you have a kitten/cat that needs their vaccination, schedule it today. Fur Kids Foundation is grateful for the dedication of our volunteers and supporters who have helped local families stay happy and healthy, and together! If you would like to help Fur Kids Foundation continue to help families in Campbell County, Wyoming 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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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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