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Mr. Peanuts Premium Products WOWs FKF again!

9/17/2018

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We just love surprise boxes that show up in the mail! And that’s what keeps happening with Mr. Peanut’s Premium Products! They have been a huge supporter to Fur Kids Foundation this year. For Pet-A-Palooza in June, they sent us numerous small pet crates that helped us raise a lot of money for our silent auction! And just tonight, FKF  received another huge box of goodies (more pet crates, cat toys, stainless steel feeders, collapsible water bowls, and more!) to be used for raffle baskets, etc. If you have to purchase any pet items online, please consider ordering them through Mr. Peanut's Premium Products  at www.mrpeanutspremiumproducts.com. Be sure to check them out on Facebook, too! Thank you so much for your paw-tastic support, Mr. Peanut's!
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Thank you Medicap Pharmacy in Gillette

9/17/2018

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A big thank you to Medicap Pharmacy at 501 E. Lakeway Road, Suite A, in Gillette, Wyoming for their Jean’s Wednesday fundraiser for Fur Kids Foundation! This pawsome group encouraged staff to wear jeans and donate $5 for every time. At their last staff meeting, they decided to give the money to us to help Campbell County, Wyoming families with emergency veterinary care—a donation that totaled $385! Thank you Medicap! We appreciate your support.

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Fur Kids Foundation 2018 Success Story: Hunter

9/17/2018

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Meet Hunter, a 13-year-old shepherd mix. Hunter wasn’t acting not like himself—he was struggling to walk and acting exhausted and weak. His parents took Hunter to the vet where they found a very large mass (tumor) in his abdominal area.

Thinking that the tumor could also come with a cancer diagnosis, Hunter’s family was quite distraught—after all, cancer is the leading cause of death in dogs over the age of 10; but half of all cancers are curable if caught early. Hunter’s vet was hopeful the mass wasn't attached to his liver, but wouldn't know until they were able to examine Hunter with surgery—something Hunter’s family wasn’t prepared to handle financially.

The National Canine Cancer Foundation says there are 10 warning signs your dog might have cancer:
  1. Abnormal swellings that persist or continue to grow
  2. Sores that don’t heal
  3. Weight loss
  4. Loss of appetite
  5. Bleeding or discharge from any body opening
  6. Offensive odor
  7. Difficulty eating or swallowing
  8. Hesitation to exercise or loss of stamina
  9. Persistent lameness or stiffness
  10. Difficulty breathing, urinating, or defecating.
Hunter’s family adopted their son last year, and have struggled to find a daycare with an opening for his age—so his mom left her job to stay at home with their son. Unfortunately, after that, Hunter’s dad was laid off from work, and only just started his new job recently. Hunter’s parents wanted to do anything they could to keep Hunter with them as long as possible.

“Hunter has been by our side for everything—my husband leans on him when he is having issues with his PTSD. We rescued him as a puppy, shortly after we reached our second duty station after his second deployment in 2005, and Hunter has been with us ever since,” his family said.

They applied to Fur Kids Foundation, and we were able to help them with the surgery. Luckily, when the vet did exploratory surgery on Hunter, the mass was not attached to his liver and was able to be removed. The vet sent the biopsy off and are hopeful they will receive good news.

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: Lexa

9/17/2018

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This is Lexa, a 2-year-old kitty who was acting hungry all of the time, but would also vomit whenever she ate. What was also noticeable to her family was that Lexa had not had a bowel movement in quite a while. Her parents tried different foods, thinking she wasn't happy with the food she was eating, but nothing seemed to work. They then decided it was time to take Lexa to the vet.

The vet kept Lexa for a few days, trying different options to help the family keep the cost down, but it was determined they needed to do exploratory surgery—and it’s a good thing that they did. Alexa had eaten some plastic and it was causing a major blockage.

Your kitty’s curiosity may get them into trouble from time to time. A blockage, or what a vet may call a gastrointestinal obstruction, can lead to poor circulation in their bowels, which without treatment can lead to shock, tissue deal, and a life threatening infection. In some cases, a blockage can pass on its own, but in others—like Lexa’s—it can require surgery. Common symptoms that your cat may have an obstruction include:
  • Abdominal swelling or pain
  • Exhaustion or fatigue
  • Dehydration
  • Diarrhea; but if it’s a complete blockage, the cat may not defecate or pass gas
  • Loss of appetite
  • Vomiting, which can be intermittent if partial blockage, and more frequent and without relief if complete blockage

Lexa comes from a family of six, and her dad had just started a new job, but is working significantly less hours, which has drastically reduced the family’s income. They could not afford this emergency vet visit, but knew that they had to help their cherished kitty. They applied to Fur Kids Foundation, and we were able to help them.

We are happy to report that Lexa is on the med, and her parents now know that they need to keep an eye out for small plastic items that she seems to like!
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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: Alex

9/17/2018

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Cats may not really have nine lives, but they do get into and out of some pretty unusual situations. Like Alex here. He’s a 4-year-old cat who is his human sister's best friend. So you can likely imagine the heart ache they were experiencing when they found Alex hanging from the top of the fence, his leg stuck in between the posts. His family feared that Alex had a broken leg.

Alex’s mom is a single mom, who had a terrible choice to make: bringing Alex to the vet or pay their house payment. She didn't like that choice, especially since Alex very clearly needed to be seen, so she applied to Fur Kids Foundation for help.

Luckily, Alex did not break his leg and escaped with a few lacerations and was sent home with pain meds and some antibiotics. Let's hope Alex learns his lesson from this.

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: Bentley

9/17/2018

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Say hello to Bentley, an 8 year-old black lab/hound mix. Poor Bentley is also terrified of loud noises, including fireworks.

On July 3, 2018, Bentley’s mom leg him outside to potty. And so it always seems to happen this way with dogs who are scared of fireworks—someone lit a very loud firework and scared Bentley so bad that he escaped from his safe yard! His mom was beside herself, Bentley was all alone and lost during the worst time possible. He escaped around 4 pm and at 8 am the next day he made it home—with a very deep cut on his stomach. So, it was off to the vet for Bentley!

His mom was able to pay for the vet bill for the stitches, but a few days later Bentley ripped open his stitches, and this time she couldn't afford the emergency vet visit. Being a single mom who doesn't receive child support for her children, she could not pay for this follow up visit. She applied to Fur Kids Foundation for help, and we were able to assist.

Bentley is on his way to recovery, and is happy that this Fourth of July has come and gone.

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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      • Shop AmazonSmile
      • BarkGood Partner
      • BISSELL Partner for Pets
      • Chewy.com
      • KitNipBox
      • Smiths Community Rewards Program
      • Walk for a Dog with Wooftrax!
    • FKF Pet Calendar
    • Featured Apparel Collection
    • Pooch Plunge
    • A Night for Paws
    • Cancer Crochet
    • Why Spay or Neuter Your Pet
  • Donate
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