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2020 Success Story DaBuscuit cat | Fur Kids Foundation Gillette, Wyoming

5/29/2020

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This is DaBuscuit, a 2.5-year-old male kitty.

DaBuscuit is an indoor/outdoor cat, and over a short amount of time, he started acting like he wasn't feeling well.

His mom gave him a thorough examination herself and couldn't see any wounds, but he wasn't getting any better. She was afraid he had distemper, or caught something else while roaming the streets, so she took him to the vet for an official exam.

Luckily, DaBuscuit wasn't ill—but the vet did say that he had a bad UTI (urinary tract infection) and was dehydrated.

It’s important to note that UTIs are usually relatively easy to diagnose and cure, but they can develop into a more serious condition if left untreated. If your cat displays any of the following signs, please make sure you visit with your vet immediately:
  • Blood in the urine
  • Crying out while urinating
  • Excessively licking the abdomen or at the urethra
  • Lack of bladder control
  • Low energy—more tired or weary than normal
  • Overly thirsty
  • Urinating outside the litter box or in other places in the house

DaBuscuit was given some fluid and medication, and started feeling better. While DaBuscuit was getting treatment for the UTI, his mom also vaccinated him so she never had to worry about him catching anything while outside.

DaBuscuit's mom had recently started a new job right as COVID-19 was entering our community. Her hours were cut very short while she was still in training, and she knew there was no way she could afford his visit. She applied to Fur Kids Foundation for help with the emergency veterinary costs and we were happy to help.

About Fur Kids Foundation
Fur Kids Foundation is 100% run by dedicated volunteers who give their time to help the Foundation raise money with events, 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. Check out more Success Stories.

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2020 Success Story Dexter Maltese | Fur Kids Foundation Gillette, Wyoming

5/20/2020

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​This little pup is Dexter, a 7-month-old Maltese. According to his parents, Dexter is one spunky little dude!

One morning, he went outside for his potty break... and came back inside limping. Not feeling too alarmed at first, his parents decided to monitor him for a little bit to see if he’d get back to normal on his own.

​Unfortunately, after a few days, he still wouldn't put any weight on his leg; they decided the best option was to have him checked out by a veterinarian. 


After an examination, the vet determined the cause of Dexter’s leg pain was that he had broken his leg! Leg injuries in dogs are actually quite common. ​
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According to VCA Hospitals, signs that your dog's leg might be broken include: 
• limping or refusing to walk/put pressure on that leg
• carry the injured leg above ground
• intense pain (learn ways dogs show pain here)
• swelling at the site of the fracture
• the leg lying at an awkward angle
If your pet’s leg is broken, trying to examine or treat this injury on your own could make things worse. A veterinarian can determine the seriousness of the injury and determine whether the broken leg requires treatment. Fur Kids Foundation encourages you to consult a veterinarian for any serious injury. 

Dexter's dad was recently laid off of work due to COVID-19, and his mom is the only one working. They didn't want to see their puppy suffer, but also wanted to get him better fast. They applied to Fur Kids Foundation and we were happy to help. 

Because of the donations from supporters like you, Dexter’s parents were able to afford his surgery. With proper care and some rehabilitation, he'll be feeling better in no time. Now, all his parents need to do is keep him from misbehaving! 

About Fur Kids Foundation
Fur Kids Foundation is 100% run by dedicated volunteers who give their time to help the Foundation raise money with events, 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. Check out more Success Stories.
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FKF joins WyoGives; Live here, give here.

5/9/2020

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Pledge Your Support
Please sign our pledge form so Fur Kids Foundation can remind you to donate on July 15 for WyoGives day. 
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Fur Kids Foundation has joined WyoGives – an initiative of the Wyoming Nonprofit Network – that is designed to bring the state together as one community to raise money and awareness for Wyoming's nonprofits. This 24-hour day of online giving takes place on July 15, 2020.

Because of the concerns with coronavirus (COVID-19), Fur Kids Foundation is concerned that we won’t be able to hold all (or any) of our events. This is heartbreaking because we won’t get to see many of our regular supporters having fun with their pets, or meet some of the people that we have helped in the last year. It’s also concerning because events have been our primary way of raising money, and if we can’t hold our events … we won’t raise money. That means we will have a harder time helping people afford emergency veterinary care. 

We need your support more than ever. As you know, many people have been laid off in Campbell County, Wyoming due to changing national and worldwide energy needs and wants, and due to the devastating effects that COVID-19 has had on our national and state economy. This means that Fur Kids Foundation will see an uptick in people who will need help if their pet gets hurt or ill unexpectedly. 

But we aren’t the only nonprofit in Campbell County or Wyoming that is facing this issue. All of us are. Local nonprofits joining us for WyoGives include: 
  • Campbell County Healthcare Foundation
  • Climb Wyoming 
  • Council of Community Services
  • Edible Prairie Project
  • Energy Capital Habitat for Humanity
  • Gillette College Foundation
  • Gillette Main Street
  • Gillette Reproductive Health 
  • Women's Resource Center of Northeast Wyoming 
  • YES House Foundation

And, there are more than 105 nonprofits signed up in the state, and more are encouraged to join before July 15 … If you don’t see the nonprofit you support, please encourage them to sign up at www.wyogives.org.

Stay tuned as we will provide more updates about WyoGives. With this campaign, we will be searching for volunteers (like always), people to host their own fundraisers, matching donors, and more. If you want to learn more before our next update, please contact us at 307.363.1131 or email furkidsfoundation@gmail.com. We’d love to hear from you. 

~ Felicia

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2020 Success Story Tinkerbell Pug | Fur Kids Foundation Gillette, Wyoming

5/8/2020

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This beautiful black beauty is Tinkerbell, a 10-year-old pug. 

Tinkerbell's dad has made some poor decisions in his life. While he was in prison, his mom, who is on a limited income, was taking care of Tinkerbell for him. After Tinkerbell's dad was released from prison, he got a job, and took Tinkerbell to the vet to have a thorough examination. At the vet they discovered that poor Tinkerbell had some infected teeth and a fatty tumor, or lipoma, on her chest, which needed to be removed to give Tinkerbell a good quality of life. 

Because Tinkerbell is a pug, undergoing anesthesia is a bit more risky. Pugs are what are called brachycephalic breeds, meaning that they have a different shaped skull and little nostrils. Unfortunately, this means that they are more susceptible to issues while under anesthesia for surgery. You can read more about the risks of anesthesia and pugs here.
A lipoma, aka fatty tumor, are harmless lumps that are often seen in middle aged and older pets. They start in fat cells stored in tissue around the body and are not usually painful, but they can grow and become quite large. Sometimes, these need to be removed because they are limited movement in a dog, or making it uncomfortable.

Fur Kids Foundation has seen a lot of requests to help dogs with dental disease, which can affect 80% of all dogs by age two. It can also be quite painful. According to Banfield Pet Hospital, there are four stages of periodontal disease, progressing from plaque and mildly inflamed gums to established gingivitis (gum disease), and then on to mild and ultimately severe periodontitis, which may involve bone and/or tooth loss. 

Due to the length of time Tinkerbell would need to be sedated, the vet determined that she had to have two different surgeries: one to remove all of her infected teeth and the second to remove her fatty tumor. This also meant that the cost of helping Tinkerbell feel better would also be more money. 

Tinkerbell’s dad applied with Fur Kids Foundation to help him cover the costs of the surgeries. We were happy to help Tinkerbell and her dad, and this old gal is feeling so much better and is happy to have her dad back in her life. 

About Fur Kids Foundation
Fur Kids Foundation is 100% run by dedicated volunteers who give their time to help the Foundation raise money with events, 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. 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.
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      • Resources >
        • Adoption Resources
        • Animal Nonprofits
        • Custom Pet Portraits
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        • Pet Supplies
        • Pet Treat Businesses
        • Veterinarians
        • Other Resources
    • News Room
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    • Promotions >
      • KitNipBox
      • Smiths Inspiring Donations Program
      • Walk for a Dog with Wooftrax!
    • Deck of Cards
    • WyoGives 2022
    • Watermelon Eating Contest
    • Holiday Bazaar
    • Pooch Plunge
    • The Fast and the FURriest Fun Walk >
      • FW Reg
    • A Night for Paws
    • Cancer Crochet
    • Why Spay or Neuter Your Pet
  • Donate
    • Charitable Bequests
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