 If you've got a pooch with pizzazz, a cat with style, or any other glamorous pet, you've gotta give them a chance to be on the cover of Fur Kids Foundation's 2020 Pet Calendar! Below are some details:
Enter today! Proceeds from this contest help Fur Kids Foundation provide funds to cover the costs of unexpected emergency veterinary care for families with pets in Campbell County, Wyoming.
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 Are you on the gram? Instagram, that is! If so, you can help support Fur Kids Foundation. First, make sure you give us a follow: @furkidsfoundation.
After you follow us, please consider helping us fundraise. We are asking our supporters to use the new Instagram Donation Sticker to help us reach more people and raise money to help Campbell County, Wyoming families afford emergency veterinary care. So, please, create an Instagram Story, add a donation sticker and share with your friends. For instructions on how to create an Instagram Story go here. Learn more about the donation sticker here. Thank you for your support!
 This is Cora, and Cora's babies (loads more photos are below). Cora's mom lives near a field where there are a lot of feral cats. Last summer she tried catching Cora so she could spay her. Unfortunately, luck wasn’t on her side. Recently, she noticed that feral Cora was pregnant...again. She knew she had to end this vicious cycle, and with a lot of patience, she was able to catch this beautiful feral feline. Cora's mom was planning on finding the babies—and Cora—good homes; after they had all been spayed and neutered, of course! Then Cora started coming around to her mom, and her mom was gaining Cora's trust. Cora’s mom fell for her, hook, line, and sinker—she knew that she could never get rid of Cora now. When Cora went into labor, what was an exciting time for her mom, turned scary. Cora was in labor for more than eight hours, and there was still no sign of the babies. While Cora’s mom had never had a cat before, this scared her—she rushed Cora into the vet, where she was told Cora needed an emergency C-section. Cora's mom was distraught. She is on a limited income, and was not ever intending for this to happen. She applied to Fur Kids Foundation for assistance, and because she is giving Cora a loving home, we were more than willing to help. Cora gave birth to four adorable babies, and was also spayed at the same time. Thanks to Cora’s mom, her baby making days are over. Did you know that in one year, one cat can have three litters of kittens—resulting in an average of 12 offspring. Move that up to two years, and that can equal 144 homeless kitties! Rather mind blowing, isn’t it? According to the Humane Society of the United States: “Nationwide, more than 2.7 million healthy, adoptable cats and dogs are euthanized in shelters annually. Spay/neuter is the only permanent, 100 percent effective method of birth control for dogs and cats.” Fur Kids Foundation encourages everyone to spay and neuter their pets to help keep them healthy and help to curb pet overpopulation. 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 Bruno, a 1.5 year-old Flame Point Siamese kitty. If there’s one thing Fur Kids Foundation has learned over the years it’s that kitties can be naughty. Bruno is no exception.
Bruno was acting very off; his mom could tell his tummy was bothering him. When Bruno’s tummy ache didn’t pass and didn’t seem to get any better, she grew concerned and rushed him to the vet. There they found that naughty Bruno had swallowed plastic. Naughty. Kitty. Bruno needed emergency surgery to remove the plastic obstruction. Bruno’s mom knew he needed help, but she was afraid she wouldn’t be able to afford the care he needed. Bruno’s mom had just left an abusive relationship. She wasn’t working, as she’d been a stay-at-home-mom. She and her kids had just moved in with her sister while she looked for work. She was beside herself because she couldn’t afford this surgery, so she applied to Fur Kids Foundation and we were happy to help. We’re hoping Bruno learned his lesson. Bruno’s mom knew right away that he wasn’t feeling well. If you suspect your cat may have swallowed something they shouldn’t have, the Pet Health Network encourages you to watch for these signs:
 This cute little nugget is Q-Tip, a 5-Week-Old Chihuahua Beagle mix. Q-Tip was what some call a surprise puppy! See, Q-tip’s mom and dad weren’t fixed (spayed or neutered) because their dad wasn’t able to afford it immediately. However, he did know that any responsible pet owner would get his pet spayed and neutered. So, when Q-Tip’s mom was brought in to be spayed, imagine their surprise when they found out she was pregnant with this little pup.
After Q-Tip was born, his human family fell in love with him and decided that the best home for him was with them. Things were going great, until a neighbor’s dog got into Q-Tip’s yard and tried to take him on an adventure. When Q-Tip’s human dad got Q-Tip back into the house, he noticed Q-Tip was limping. The next day Q-Tip wasn’t eating, which made his dad worried and he took him to the vet. At the vet they found poor little Q-Tip had fractured a leg and a rib. His unexpected adventure had taken a toll on him. If you suspect your dog has a broken bone, get them immediately to a vet. Broken bones are not only painful but can damage to nerves, vessels, and other tissues. PetMD recommends that pet parents follow these guidelines:
Luckily, puppies are resilient, and bones heal fast. Fur Kids Foundation was able to help and the vet set little Q-Tip up with a splint and is expecting a full recovery. Q-Tip will no longer go on unexpected adventures with neighborhood dogs, and his parents are going to be spayed and neutered, so there won’t be surprised by any more little bundles of joy. 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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