 Manda and her beloved pooch, Jake! The Fur Kids Foundation board of directors wants to give a huge shout out to Manda Peyton this month.
Manda has attended all of the Pet-A-Palooza Events Committee meetings and has helped to develop the Small Dogs Showdown, the Table of Treats and Trinkets, as well as other fun things to do at Pet-A-Palooza. Manda also scored the Foundation treats from Good Reasons to use in silent auction baskets and the Table of Treats. Manda has also volunteered with us stuffing bags for the Wright Days Parade and helped us Scoop the Poop in the rain in May. She is a big advocate for the Foundation and has attended numerous events of ours in the past. Thank you, Manda! We greatly appreciate your assistance and the effort you put into the Foundation; and, that you're not afraid to get your hands a little dirty for a cause you believe in. Your ideas are awesome and we're can't wait to enjoy the fun, money making ideas you've come up with for Pet-A-Palooza. We appreciate you and are proud to call you a Fur Kids Foundation volunteer! Have you seen a volunteer go above and beyond? Let Mary or Felicia know at volunteerfkf@gmail.com.
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 UPDATE: July 22, 2015 It is with great sadness that we report that Shyla passed away on Sunday, just one day before this blog was published. The pain of losing a pet is a very hard process that the Fur Kids Foundation board members and volunteers are all too familiar with. Please join us as we keep Shyla's loving family in our hearts and minds as they go through the process of grieving for their sweet girl.   Meet Shyla, a border collie/shepherd mix who recently wasn’t feel so great.
Shyla’s mom noticed that when she let Shyla out to go potty, she would make a grunting like noise, like she was uncomfortable. So, she brought her in to see Dr. Nicole Allee at Gillette Pet Vet Clinic where Shyla was diagnosed with a UTI and given some medicine to help clear it up. After the meds were done, Shyla’s mom noticed that when she let Shyla out to go potty, it seemed as if Shyla was struggling and it would take her a long time for very little urine to come out. Seeing that Shyla was still not feeling better, she returned to GPV for some more tests. It was after getting a set of X-rays that Dr. Allee saw some little stones in Shyla’s bladder. Those little stones ended up being multiple stones that were the size of jaw breakers. Shyla needed surgery to remove those stones, and her mom was worried about the costs to get it done. See, Shyla’s mom had recently had her own medical issues as well as had to pay for some repairs, so she didn’t have a lot of money at the moment. When she heard of Fur Kids Foundation, and how we help people with emergency veterinary costs, she reached out and applied. We were happy to help Shyla get the care she needed, as well as make her veterinary bills more affordable for her family. Thankfully, Dr. Allee was able to remove all of the stones. Shyla is now settling in at home and on the mend. Though, she is just a tad upset over the cone of shame. If you would like to help Fur Kids Foundation continue to help families 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.  Kittens. Their life is all about play. They run, jump, bite, pounce and generally love having a good time. However, all this playful behavior can sometimes also put them at risk for harm.
Meet Vader, a 3-month-old kitten who recently found himself in a painful situation. Vader’s mom left for a quick trip to the store—before she left, Vader was his happy, playful self. But when she came home, that wasn’t the case. He was limping on his back leg and would cry out in pain when she touched it. His cries made his mom realize that he needed to see a vet, so she rushed Vader to Red Hills Veterinary Hospital. She isn't sure what kind of mischief he got himself into in the short time she was gone, but when she brought him to the vet they found his back leg was severely broken. The best option for Vader was amputation. She reached out to Fur Kids Foundation for help, and we were there to provide some help with Vader’s bills. We’ve been told that you’d never know Vader was missing a leg. His mom reported that by the next day, he was running around like he's always had three legs and it didn't seem to bother him one bit. Kittens. Mischievous bundles of playful energy. If you would like to help Fur Kids Foundation continue to help families 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.  Meet Calli the traveling queen kitty. When her human brother became ill and needed surgery, Calli and her parents left to be by his side in sunny Nevada—where the temps can soar well above 100 degrees.
The intense heat, coupled with the everyday stress of traveling, likely gave Calli a urinary tract infection, or UTI. 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. Callie was showing her family that she wasn’t feeling good when they returned from Nevada, but they were low on funds. Callie’s parents are both on Social Security, and they weren’t going to receive their check for another week. When they heard of Fur Kids Foundation, they applied. We stepped in and made sure Callie got the antibiotics that she needed. We’re happy to report that Calli is making a full recovery. If you would like to help Fur Kids Foundation continue to help families 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.  Bella was hopping her way to bunny motherhood in June. However, when she went into labor, her family noticed that something wasn't quite right.
Bella was able to birth her first baby bunny with no problem, but her parents noticed she was struggling to deliver the second baby. After giving Bella a little bit of time, they decided that something was definitely wrong and made the decision to rush her to Red Hills Veterinary Hospital. What Dr. Val discovered was that the first bouncing bunny was of a normal size; however, its brothers and sisters were much larger -- actually, the trio was double the size of the first bunny. Dr. Val would have to do her first ever C-section on a bunny. Bella belongs to a large, healthy family of six who live off of one person's income. Bella's mom was worried she wouldn't be able to cover the costs of an emergency C-section for their cherished family pet. She reached out to Fur Kids Foundation, and were were glad to help with the bills. Dr. Val and Bella's family are happy to report that Bella and her babies are all doing great. Here, Dr. Val is with Bella's bundle of joy – three healthy baby bunnies. If you would like to help Fur Kids Foundation continue to help families 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.  The Fur Kids Foundation board of directors wants to give a huge shout out to Linda Tufvesson as the June Volunteer of the Month! As you may know, Linda joined Fur Kids Foundation’s Applications Committee late last year—the applications committee is tasked with helping families who need assistance, and this can be a very emotionally taxing job. Since joining the committee, she has hit the ground running and has been such a great asset to the committee and FKF. Linda worked with many cases in June and our president, Mary received a very nice message letting her know how much one family appreciated Linda's kindness, thoughtfulness, and understanding.
Thank you Linda for being all together awesome and a great representative for FKF! We appreciate you and are proud to have you on our team. Did you know that Fur Kids Foundation is ran entirely by volunteers? Volunteers are the backbone of this organization and make it possible for us to help the many families as we do. We are seeking volunteers in areas such as: planning events like the Pooch Plunge in August and Pet-A-Palooza in September, and plan and assist with other fundraising events, grant writing, as well as cleaning public areas for money. If you would like to volunteer head on over to our website and fill out a volunteer application, or email us at volunteerfkf@gmail.com. June was a busy month for the Foundation. We had 14 families apply for assistance, and helped 10 of those families keep their pets healthy — for a total of $1,921.60 given in aid in June. The cases we helped included:
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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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