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Felicia Jane Pilates hosts Pints & Pilates

6/15/2021

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Fur Kids Foundation board member, and founder, Felicia is hosting her first Pint & Pilates class with Felicia Jane Pilates to benefit the Foundation on Monday, June 21 at Pizza Carrello in Gillette, Wyoming. 

Felicia plans to teach for 30-40 minutes on the patio at Pizza Carrello, 601 S. Douglas Highway. Afterwards, participants can indulge in a pint of Wyoming brewed beer (or just your favorite frothy pint). Tickets are $25; registration is required, as there is only room for 15 people. Movement starts at 5:30 pm, so Felicia encourages you to plan to be there a few minutes early. You are also encouraged to bring your own mat, but there will be a few on hand in case you forget.  

Register here for Pints & Pilates

Felicia has been teaching Pilates since 2016, and in November created Felicia Jane Pilates to help build a community of body loving movers in Gillette, Wyoming! Felicia Jane Pilates is currently offering Group Pilates Classes five days a week, virtual mat Pilates classes, and private and duet sessions. You can learn more about the Pilates studio at www.fjpilates.com. 
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North by Northeast Interviews Fur Kids Foundation

6/15/2021

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Do you watch the City of Gillette's Gillette Public Access Television North by Northeast? I'd suggest you slide over to YouTube and hit that red subscribe button today. They feature all kinds of great, area businesses, including Fur Kids Foundation!

Check out our interview today. 
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​2021 Success Story Bentley

6/4/2021

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This handsome old man is Bentley, a 10-year-old black lab/hound mixed breed dog. 

His mom noticed that he had a lump on his head, so she decided to keep an eye on it. While she was keeping an eye on the bump, she then noticed his nose bleeding. 

Bentley’s mom says, “Bentley is my third child, I got him at 6-weeks-old and he goes everywhere with us. He is our everything!”

Seeing that bump, and now the nose bleed, Bentley’s mom decided her fur kid needed to go to the veterinarian. At the vet, they noticed that Bentley had a very infected tooth that was causing swelling and his nose bleeds.

Dogs can get all kinds of lumps and bumps, some serious, some not. The one that was causing Bentley’s discomfort was the tooth root abscess, caused by periodontal disease or a fractured tooth. An abscess is a pocket of infection that forms a hot, firm swelling anywhere in the body. A tooth root abscess in dogs has very specific signs:
  • A soft swelling that comes up quickly
  • Tenderness, pain and lethargy

Signs of periodontal disease include: 
  • Bad breath
  • Bleeding from the mouth.
  • Drooling or dropping food from the mouth.
  • Loose teeth or teeth that are discolored or covered in tartar.
  • Loss of appetite or loss of weight (this combination can result from diseases of many organs, and early veterinary examination is important).
  • Your pet shies away from you when you touch the mouth area.

If your pet is exhibiting some of these symptoms, they may need some dental work done. Please make an appointment with your veterinarian. Periodontal disease is the most common clinical condition in cats and dogs, yet it's completely preventable by keeping your fur kids’ teeth clean—aka, brush their teeth! 

Bentley’s mom is a single mom who owns her own business, that has not been busy since COVID-19 hit, so she applied to Fur Kids Foundation to help pay for Bentley’s emergency vet visit. Bentley had a handful of teeth removed, was put on some medication, and is expected to make a full recovery!

Fur Kids Foundation also encourages all pet parents to do annual dental exams with their dogs. Dental disease can impact your dog's heart, kidney, liver, lungs and even bladder; and poor dental health can lead to horrible infections. Not to mention pain for your dog. You can read more about this in this Dog Quality blog, Dental Health in Older Dogs.

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. Read more Success Stories.

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Community Nonprofits Seek to Raise $20K at WyoGives Block Party Celebration

6/1/2021

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JUNE 1, 2021—GILLETTE, WYOMING--Sixteen Campbell County community nonprofits invite the community to a Block Party at 5 pm on Wednesday, July 14 to help raise money for WyoGives. The nonprofits have a goal to raise $20,000 during the event to be split equally among them. A match of $5,000 has already been pledged by Kissack Water and Oil. Every nonprofit has their own goal to reach the day of the event; please contact them for more information. 

The Block Party takes place at the Big Lost Meadery and Brewery parking lot at 105 Warren Avenue. Local country music performer Kellen Smith provides entertainment from 5-7 pm; those interested in the performance are encouraged to bring a chair. Entrance is free, but donations to nonprofits participating in WyoGives are encouraged. Food will be available to purchase from Ranch & Roost, which offers delicious, high quality smash burgers, fried chicken sandos, fresh cut fries and loaded tots. Big Lost and Ranch & Roost have pledged to give 10% of sales from that evening to the nonprofits for WyoGives. 

WyoGives, an initiative of the Wyoming Nonprofit Network, is designed to bring the state together as one community to raise money and awareness for Wyoming’s nonprofits virtually at wyogives.org. This is the second year this online fundraising day has been hosted in the state. The event is held on GiveGab, an online fundraising platform where individuals can search and donate to nonprofits across the state. The platform also allows smaller nonprofits a chance to fundraise alongside more well-known organizations, broadening their reach to a larger audience to help raise more money. 

Thanks to GiveGab, each nonprofit that participates in WyoGives can create a separate and customizable web page for secure donations the day of the event. Donors can also choose to cover the money processing fee of their contributions in the platform. GiveGab provides the Wyoming Nonprofit Network a way to thoroughly vet the charities that participate to ensure donations go to worthwhile causes and good stewards of funds.

Campbell County nonprofits participating in the WyoGives Block Party include:
  1. AVA Community Art Center enriches lives by creating the bridge between visual arts and our community. For more information, contact Quinn Goldhammer at quinn@avacenter.org or 307.682.9133, or visit avacenter.org.
  2. Climb Wyoming's mission is for low-income single mothers to discover self-sufficiency through career training and placement. For more information, contact Jenny Mashak at jenny@climbwyoming.org or 307-685-0450, or visit climbwyoming.org. 
  3. Council of Community Services offers meals every day through its soup kitchen, provides nutrition to families in need in Campbell County, Wyoming through the food pantry, puts a roof over people’s head in times of crisis, provides case managers to help people deal with health emergencies, and works to move families into permanent housing. For more information, contact Misty Lange at misty@ccswy.org or 307-686-2730, or visit ccsgillette.org.
  4. Edible Prairie Project works to get food grown by local farmers and ranchers in Campbell County into the hands of children and families that need it most to build a more fair, resilient, and sustainable community food system. For more information, contact Megan Taylor at megan@edibleprairieproject.org or 307-228-0044, or visit edibleprairieproject.org.
  5. Energy Capital Habitat for Humanity is an all volunteer-run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, building homes for low and mid-income working families in Campbell County. For more information, contact Brenda Kirk at energycapitalhabitat@gmail.com or 307-228-0024, or visit gillettehabitat.org. 
  6. Fur Kids Foundation helps families with pets afford emergency veterinary care when they cannot afford it in Campbell County. For more information, contact Felicia Messimer at furkidsfoundation@gmail.com or 307-363-1131, or visit furkidsfoundation.org.
  7. Gillette Abuse Refuge Foundation provides a comprehensive range of free and confidential services to meet the needs of all those affected by family and sexual violence. GARF also works to empower victims and the community through prevention, awareness, and education. For more information, contact Jessica Howard at grafdirector@garfwy.com or 307-686-8076.
  8. The Gillette Chamber Singers are an adult community choir with members from all walks of life. Founded in 1986, the 40-member group has performed for local, regional and international audiences. For more information, contact gillettechambersingers@gmail.com, or call 307-680-3026.
  9. Gillette College Foundation works to advance student success at Gillette College. For more information, contact Heidi Gross at hgross@sheridan.edu or 307-681-6400, or visit gillettecollegefoundation.org.
  10. Gillette Main Street provides economic and social opportunities by promoting and strengthening the viability and historic preservation of downtown Gillette. For more information, contact Jessica Seders at gillettemainstreet@gmail.com or 307-689-8369, or visit gillettemainstreet.us. 
  11. Gillette Reproductive Health provides quality reproductive healthcare on a sliding fee scale. For more information, contact Julie Price-Carroll at julie@4grh.com or 307- 682-8110, or visit gillettereproductivehealth.com.
  12. Northeast Wyoming Community Health Foundation (formerly the Campbell County Healthcare Foundation) provides funding to support local health-based programs and services such as financial assistance and resources to cancer patients and their families, hospitality services at Close to Home, free flu shots to kids, activities to the residents of The Legacy, financial assistance to Lifeline Emergency Response subscribers and scholarships to promote healthcare education. For more information, contact Nachelle McGrath at 307.257.7057 or nachelle@newcommunityhealth.org, or visit newcommunityhealth.org. 
  13. Rockpile Museum Association supports, promotes and otherwise assists the Campbell County Rockpile Museum. For more information, please contact Lucas Fralick at lcfresearch42@gmail.com or 307-660-0729.
  14. Salvation Army provides emergency rent, utilities, food, medications and specialized clothing for new jobs.  For more information please contact Jenny Hartung at Army@vcn.com or 307-682-6982, or visit westernusa.salvationarmy.org/gillette/.
  15. Women's Resource Center of Northeast Wyoming is a non-profit medical clinic that offers free medical services and support to women facing unplanned pregnancies in Northeast Wyoming. For more information, contact Sawyer Poitra at sawyer@wrcgillette.com or 307-685-2211, or visit wypregnancyhelp.com.
  16. YES House Foundation provides funding for the programs, children and families, equipment, building and expansion needs of the Youth Emergency Services, Inc. to better serve the Gillette, Wyoming community. For more information, contact Mary Melaragno at MMelaragno@yeshouse.org or 307-686-0669, ext. 1009 or visit yeshousefoundation.org. 
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    • Volunteer >
      • Board of Directors >
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    • Pack News
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      • Resources >
        • Adoption Resources
        • Animal Nonprofits
        • Custom Pet Portraits
        • Dog Trainers
        • Pet Boarding, Sitting, Waste Clean
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        • Pet Supplies
        • Pet Treat Businesses
        • Veterinarians
        • Other Resources
    • News Room
  • Events
    • Promotions >
      • Shop AmazonSmile
      • BarkGood Partner
      • BISSELL Partner for Pets
      • Chewy.com
      • KitNipBox
      • Smiths Community Rewards Program
      • Walk for a Dog with Wooftrax!
    • Deck of Cards
    • WyoGives 2022
    • 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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