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Fur Kids Foundation fundraisers this May help local families with emergency veterinary care
April 30, 2018—Gillette, WY--Local nonprofit Fur Kids Foundation is hosting a gaggle of fundraisers in May to help raise money for Campbell County, Wyoming families who need help with emergency veterinary care. Fundraisers include:
And, stay tuned for the Foundation’s signature event, Pet-A-Palooza, happening Saturday, June 2, from 8 am-1 pm at CAM-PLEX Park Shelter No. 5. Pet-A-Palooza is an all-day pet festival held in Gillette, Wyoming that features the Fast and the FURRiest Fun Walk, Pawject Runway fashion show for dogs, the Small Dog Showdown 40-foot dog race for pups under 20 pounds, 4-H dog agility and dog demonstrations, as well as silent auction tables and pet-related products and services, and more. As of April 30, the Foundation has granted more than $12,200 in emergency veterinary care in 2018 -- the same time last year, it had only granted $3,786. These fundraisers are how the Fur Kids Foundation raises the money needed to help local families with pets afford emergency veterinary care. More than 75% of the funds the Foundation raises goes toward FKF’s mission. Success stories can be viewed online at www.furkidsfoundation.org/success-stories.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, Wyoming. Since September 2012, Fur Kids Foundation has helped 519 families in Campbell County, Wyoming and granted more than $88,300 in aid. For more information, visit www.furkidsfoundation.org. Find us on www.facebook.com/furkidsfoundation. Follow us on Twitter, @furkidswyo. Read our blog.
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 Grab the leash and get walking! Walk for a Dog is partnering with Rover, the nation’s largest network of pet sitters and dog walkers, to bring you the $2,500 Steps for Pet Health challenge.
Join the challenge in the Walk for a Dog app, and every walk you take between now and June 30, 2018, is a chance for your favorite animal organization (aka Fur Kids Foundation) to win a $2,500 grand prize donation or one of many smaller donations, courtesy of Rover. Read the terms of the contest here. Don’t have the app yet? Download it at www.wooftrax.com. Thank you for taking your Walk for a Dog and as always—happy walking!   Pizza Carrello has been a long-time supporter of Fur Kids Foundation, and this year they are outdoing themselves.
Not only are they sponsoring FKF’s signature event, Pet-A-Palooza, on Saturday, June 2, and being a vendor at the event (and supporting the Pooch Plunge on Saturday, August 18)...they’ve also decided to do a separate fundrasier for us in their restaurant. We’re getting our very own Pizza of the Week from Tuesday, May 29 through Monday, June 4! Profits from that week’s Pizza of the Week sales will return to Fur Kids Foundation to allow us to help families with pets with emergency veterinary care in Campbell County, Wyoming. The pizza is dubbed the Morgan-Bella and it has roasted red pepper, pine nut, garlic and shallot pesto, topped with mozzarella, baby Bella mushrooms, and fresh basil! Don’t miss it! $11 for a personal or $20 for a large. Watch our Facebook Live to learn more about it. Those of you who frequent Pizza Carrello know just how pawsome the owners and their staff are, but if you haven’t swung by, please make it a point to go there May 29-June 4, or swing out to Pet-A-Palooza on June 2 to enjoy their paw-tastic cuisine! As of April 23, the Foundation has granted more than $12,000 in emergency veterinary care; the same time last year we had only granted a little more than $3,200. This support from Pizza Carrello means the world to the families with pets we’ll help in 2018 and 2019. Just so you know, more than 75% of the funds the Foundation raises goes toward our mission; something the volunteer Board of Directors is very proud to say. If you’re wanting to support FKF, please consider making a tax-deductible donation today, or contact us to host your own fundraiser on our behalf. After working with the City of Gillette to host Pet-A-Palooza at one of their parks, there are a few more items that need to be ironed out. So, that just means that we’re holding our pet-abulous pet festival at CAM-PLEX Park Shelter No. 5!
Fur Kids Foundation volunteers are working hard to secure some pawsome vendors for you to explore, as well as merging the Fast and the FURruest Fun Walk with the event to help us celebrate all things pets! After all, the week after we hold this festival is Pet Appreciation Week, so we’re looking forward to hearing about what you appreciate most about your furry companion. The fun walk will begin at 8:30 am (registration begins at 8 am) and then Pet-A-Palooza opens at 9 am where you can chat with some vendors, bid on silent auction items, paint a masterpiece with your pooch, watch dog demonstrations, and sign up for 4-H Dog Agility, Pawject Runway pet fashion show and the Small Dog Showdown 40-foot race for pups 20 pounds and under. We sure hope you join us on Saturday, June 2, at CAM-PLEX Park Shelter No. 5. Learn more here   Help local families with pets stay together. This May, patrons who visit Dairy Queen, 2003 S. Douglas Highway in Gillette, Wyoming, can give back to Fur Kids Foundation! For the entire month of May, DQ customers will be asked to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar, or to make an additional donation to Fur Kids Foundation. So, if you swing by for a tasty treat or some famous DQ fan food, consider leaving a few cents (or more) to help local pets with emergency veterinary needs.  You can even bring your own fur kid through the drive through and request a doggy dish, aka a complimentary small cup of vanilla ice cream. And if you score one of those, be sure to share it on Fur Kids Foundation's Facebook page! A dollar here and a dollar there really does go a long way! We hope to see you at DQ. 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. 
  Hey pack! We're happy to update you on how the Rescue Paws Apparel fundraiser in February 2018 did. RPA donated nearly $300 to help Fur Kids Foundation help families with pets with emergency veterinary care in Gillette, Wyoming! Above are some pictures shared from FKF supporters showing how much they love their (and their pets) apparel. If you purchased something, post a picture of your item in the comments. We're going to announce some even better news about this fantastic group later on. Stay tuned! Oh, and visit www.rescuepawsapparel.com if you want to order more fun apparel.
Special thanks to everyone who participated in the Crazy Daisy Floral fundraiser in April. The It's Your Lucky Day fundraiser helped us raise $250 for emergency veterinary care in Gillette, Wyoming. Thank you to everyone who helped out.  Humpty Dumpty has nothing on Callie, a 4-month-old naughty boxer puppy.
You see, Callie's mom ran into the store for a quick trip and left Callie in the truck with the window rolled down so Callie could enjoy some fresh air. But it was down just enough that little Callie could squeeze through it and jump out of the truck, which resulted in Callie breaking her leg. Callie's mom was in a car accident and is no longer able to work, so she was devastated when she found that surgery to repair the break would be more than $1,000. She applied to Fur Kids Foundation for help. The vet said that based on Callie's age, and how the break was, she'll make a full recovery and will not have any future issues with her leg. Broken legs in dogs are actually a common situation. If you see any of the following signs or symptoms in your dog, be sure to take them to the vet right away:
While Callie’s mom learned an expensive lesson about leaving a dog in a vehicle with the window rolled down, we also hope that Callie learns that staying in the car is for her benefit, too. 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 Oreo, a 9-year-old adorable kitty, who is also his dad's registered emotional support animal (ESA). Oreo’s dad suffers from anxiety and major depression, and Oreo has been his best friend through it all.
Oreo’s dad had this to say about his feline best friend: “To many people, a cat or dog is just a pet but to me Oreo is so much more. Oreo hops in bed with me when it’s time to go to sleep he follows me everywhere. He meows at the door and cries out whenever he hears me coming home from work because he knows his best friend is about to walk through the door. I’d do anything for Oreo because I’d be so lost without him, he is everything to me and I don't want to ever see my best friend go through the pain he is experiencing." Oreo began meowing, acting like he uncomfortable, and was walking around more than normal, and his dad knew something was wrong. When he brought him to the vet, they found that Oreo had a severe urinary blockage and infection. Oreo stayed a few nights at the vet, and was put on some intense medications, and fortunately, he was able to avoid surgery to remove the blockage. Cats who may have urinary tract infections generally show the following signs: · blood in the urine · crying out while urinating · excessive licking of the genital area · frequent and/or prolonged attempts to urinate · straining to urinate · urinating outside the litter box, often on cool, smooth surfaces like a tile floor or a bathtub Note: If you cat shows any of these symptoms, please be sure to contact your veterinarian immediately. Oreo's dad just moved on his own, doesn't have much family in the area, and was not expecting this emergency, so he applied to Fur Kids Foundation for help. We are happy to report that he is feeling 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. |
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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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