 This is Beast, a 5 year-old Dalmatian/Keeshond mix. One day, when Beast would try to get up, he yelped in pain. His family kept him calm that day, hoping it would help, but the next day he could hardly walk up the stairs or get up without yelping in pain. His family was scared something was seriously wrong. They took him to the vet as soon as they could; but the family was distraught over what was wrong with Beast, and if they could afford to help him.
"Beast is a part of our family. He means everything to my girlfriend, son and me … he has been the best dog friend we could ever ask for. He's great with our son and always has been, he thinks he's a lap dog sometimes but we are ok with that. We love him, and don't want to see him in any more pain." Beast’s dad is currently the only one working in the home. To make matters harder, he was in the middle of a job transition, and hadn't received a paycheck yet when Beast hurt himself. When they learned about Fur Kids Foundation, they applied for assistance. Luckily, X-rays didn't show that anything was wrong with Beast, but further exams showed signs that Beast had quite the muscle strain. Beast is on crate rest until his body can heal. 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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 Have you seen Karma, the 6 year-old unaltered pit bull? Doesn't that sweet face just make you melt?
Recently, this good girl started to act a little off, and her dad noticed that she had some discharge coming from her lady parts. When he brought her into the vet, after the exam, they told him that she had pyometra, a life-threatening disease if left untreated. And, Karma’s prognosis was really advanced; she needed emergency surgery. For those who don’t know, pyometra is a uterine disease usually seen in unaltered female dogs who have not been pregnant; however, the disease can also be seen in unspayed cats, guinea pigs, rabbits and rats. It can be seen in dogs of any age, but typically occurs in unspayed dogs who are around the age of 6 or older. Usually, a dog will show symptoms of the disease within a few months of their last heat cycle. Symptoms often include:
Again, this is a life-threatening disease. If you see the above symptoms in your dog after their heat cycle, please get her to a veterinarian immediately. Fur Kids Foundation is no stranger to this disease, sadly we’ve seen it in many cases we have helped. The Foundation board and case managers encourage all pet owners of female dogs (or cats, guinea pigs, rabbits and rats) to spay them because it prevents the disease from ever happening, especially if you are like most pet owners who never plan to breed your dog. There are also other benefits of spaying your dog, which you can read about in our Why Spay/Neuter page. Karma's dad can usually take care of Karma and himself; however, he is also currently taking care of his parents. When he received the estimate for surgery, he knew he couldn't afford it and was afraid he was going to lose Karma if she didn’t have it. “Karma is my best friend. She’s the reason I'm alive. She was all I had just a few years ago," he said. He applied to Fur Kids Foundation for help, and we were happy to help Karma and her family. Thankfully, she's on the mend from her surgery, and recovering 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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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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