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Farmers' Market is going to the Dogs!

7/23/2018

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Fur Kids Foundation is super excited to team up with the Gillette Saturday Farmers' Market for Market is Going to the Dogs!

FKF volunteers will be on hand at the Farmers’ Market on September 8 at the Gillette College Tech Center, 3251 S. 4-J Road in Gillette, Wyoming, to help you make some dog paw art! We have a bunch of fun templates and paints for people to play with. And, dogs aren't the only ones who can get in on the fun--the kiddos enjoy this as well!

The Farmers’ Market wants dog owners to know that friendly pooches are welcome, and they must be kept on a leash at all times. Learn more about this event on Facebook.

And, if you want to be a part of the Gillette Saturday Farmers' Market that day, feel free to reach out to the Market directly at (307) 682-7281, or visit with Hannah Johnson at 412 S. Gillette Ave. You can also find more info about the group here. You can download a contract here.
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Casting Call: Cover models wanted for Fur Kids Foundation’s 2019 Pet Calendar Photo Contest!

7/23/2018

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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 our Calendar: www.gogophotocontest.com/fkf

Below are some more details:
  • Entries are FREE; votes are only $1 each!
  • Participants can also "reserve a calendar day" for $10 and guarantee to have their pet's photo in the calendar on a specific day.
  • Feel free to pre-order a calendar for $16, with free delivery if they live in Gillette ($20 if you need it shipped).
  • Photos should contain pets only—birds, cats, chickens, dogs, ferrets, fish, guinea pigs, gerbils, goats, horses, lizards, pot belly pigs, rabbits, reptiles, snakes, among others—please, no people (humans) in the photo.
  • Images should be at least 1500 x 1200 dpi, or 1 MB in size. For reference: most iPhones have an 8 megapixel camera and the Samsung Galaxy S5 phones have a 16 megapixel camera. Entrant must own full rights to photo and photos may not be copyrighted. You can read more "rules" here
The contest will close at 8 pm on Monday, August 20. Spread the word! There will be 12 prizes handed out!
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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. Learn more at www.furkidsfoundation.org
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Fur Kids Foundation 2018 Success Story: Little Man

7/20/2018

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This is Little Man, a 4 month-old domestic shorthair kitten—isn’t he precious! Little Man's mom moved back to Gillette, Wyoming in hopes to find a better job for her and her daughters. When the job didn't work out, she decided that while she was looking for jobs, she would foster kittens for the local shelter. Before taking in kittens, she vaccinated Little Man and his sister, Luna.

​Then one day, Little Man had diarrhea, he was sneezing and his eyes were goopy. His mom had heard Distemper was bad in our area, and was scared for the worst. She rushed Little Man in to the vet after hours.

Luckily, Little Man's vaccines worked and he didn't have Distemper, but he did have a pretty gnarly upper respiratory infection (a common cold) and gastrointestinal infection—everything that can be fixed with meds and TLC. Sniffling, sneezing, clear to pus-like discharge from the eyes and/or nose, coughing and sluggishness are pretty common symptoms of an upper respiratory infection in cats. If you see these symptoms in your cat, it’s best to take them to the vet to be evaluated, as there could be larger health issues that need to be addressed.

Being a single mom with very limited income, she was unable to afford an emergency visit, so she applied to Fur Kids Foundation for help.

​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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Fur Kids Foundation 2018 Success Story: Blu

7/20/2018

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This handsome boy is Blu, a 4 month-old hound dog. In June 2018, Blu went missing and couldn’t be found anywhere. His mom called the Animal Shelter in Gillette, Wyoming and posted all over social media, but nobody had seen Blu. They were afraid they would never see him again. A full 24 hours after he went missing, his family came home to see Blu laying in the yard in really bad shape. Blu's legs were tore up and swollen and it was clear to them that he was in pain when he tried to walk. They quickly rushed him to the vet.

At the vet, they learned that Blu had two dislocated toes and a lot of swelling in his back legs. Blu had to stay overnight at the vet a few nights on fluids and some medication. This expense was completely unexpected, and his family—a single mom with three kids—was facing a very pricey vet bill, with no way of being able to cover the costs quickly. They applied to Fur Kids Foundation, and we were happy to help.

His family doesn't know if he got into a fight with something much bigger, or was hit by a car, they're just thankful he's safe and ok. We’re happy to report that Blu is doing well, and is expected to make a full recovery!

In the summer, it’s wonderful to let your pets outside to bask in the sun, or just enjoy the outdoors. However, Fur Kids Foundation often sees a lot of cases where pets get unknown injuries. Our board and volunteers encourage pet owners to take a few minutes to look over their yard or wherever you keep your pets. Make sure your pets are safe and secure when you are away, or not able to pay attention to them the full time while you are home. This may help you limit the change for your pet to get injured unexpectedly. For more in-depth reading, check out the How to Dog-Proof Your Backyard blog.

​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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Fur Kids Foundation 2018 Success Story: Shotgun

7/20/2018

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Meet Shotgun, a 4 year-old mastiff/Rottweiler mix. As most of us dog owners know, our canine buddies have this scavenger-like instinct to eat just about anything that they can find; and boy do we have a bang up story for you here…

​With the weather warming up in June, Shotgun’s mom decided to grill—like most of us do. And with dinner, she made corn on the cob, which we all love—including Shotgun.

In a split second, a whole corn on the cob was missing from Shotgun’s family table! Because Shotgun is a giant dog, his mom was concerned that he swallowed the corn cob whole. She called the vet’s office to see what would happen if he did do that, and learned that she needed to bring him in right away.

Again, most dog owners know that dogs can void the most unimaginable items, but corn on the cob is often one of the most difficult because of its size. Once ingested, the cob can get stuck somewhere within the dog’s digestive tract causing a partial or complete intestinal obstruction. If you think that your dog may have gobbled up corn on the cob watch for signs of trouble such as vomiting, straining during defecation, loss of appetite, stomach pain, whimpering and restlessness. If your dog shows any of these signs, get to a vet immediately.

Shotgun’s mom is a single mom with two children, who had just paid her larger bills and didn't have anything to spare when this happened. She was upset over the thought of Shotgun needing surgery and her being unable to afford it, and the vet told her about Fur Kids Foundation. She quickly applied, and we were happy to help.

Luckily, no corn cobs showed up on Shotgun’s X-rays, which likely meant that he missing corn on the cob was chewed up (not swallowed), and Shotgun would likely be able to pass it on his own. That night, Shotgun went home with his mom and threw up a few times, where his mom could see pieces of the cob. After a few days of throwing up and pooping it out, he made a full recovery—and hopefully will never try to eat a corn cob again.

​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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        • Adoption Resources
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        • Veterinarians
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    • Promotions >
      • Shop AmazonSmile
      • BarkGood Partner
      • BISSELL Partner for Pets
      • Chewy.com
      • KitNipBox
      • Smiths Community Rewards Program
      • Walk for a Dog with Wooftrax!
    • Featured Apparel Collection
    • Spring Bazaar >
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    • Pooch Plunge
    • A Night for Paws
    • Cancer Crochet
    • Why Spay or Neuter Your Pet
  • Donate
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