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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:
“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.  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:
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! 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.
 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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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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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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