 If you need a beautiful arrangement this month check out Crazy Daisy Floral's October Charity in Bloom. 10% will be donated to Fur Kids Foundation from three beautiful fall sunflower arrangements this month. Prices range from $40 to $120, and it can be ordered online, picked up and delivered. Thank you Crazy Daisy!
If you are interested in helping plan or implement fundraisers with the Fur Kids Foundation, give us a shout. We love it when people or businesses hold fundraisers on our behalf. If you would like to hold a fundraiser for us, please contact us and let us know. We would love to support you in your efforts.
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 This handsome boy is Kathmandu, a 10-year-old domestic short hair (DSH) cat. Kathmandu's parents recently separated and his mom is in the process of getting back on her feet. During this time, his mom noticed Kathmandu's face was swelling and his eye was having problems.
She brought him to the vet where she was told Kathmandu had a few rotten teeth–some were so infected it was causing him to have eye issues. She was told that he needed to have his teeth removed right away. Kathmandu's mom applied to Fur Kids Foundation for the emergency veterinary help, and we were happy to help Kathmandu get back to feeling better. According to PetMD: Cat periodontal disease, or gum disease in cats, is an inflammation of some or all of a tooth’s deep supporting structures. It is one of the most common diseases in cats today. VetStreet explains that the following signs and symptoms of gum disease in cats can be:
Gum disease in cats (and pets in general) is a serious health issue. The bacteria associated with the disease can travel in the bloodstream to other parts of the body (such as the heart, kidneys and liver) and cause damage there. If your cat shows any of these symptoms, please take them to the vet for a check up. Kathmandu had his bad teeth removed and while he isn’t able to enjoy his favorite treats until his mouth heals, he's already feeling better. No matter what is happening with your fur kid, at any stage of life, Fur Kids Foundation encourages you to call your veterinarian sooner rather than later. 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.  This is Sassy, a beautiful 7-year-old mixed breed girl. Sassy started to have a distasteful smell about her, and her mom noticed she had a sore near her tail. She was very worried something was wrong with her girl.
Sassy's mom is on disability, but just started working and hadn't received a paycheck yet. She was worried about her girl, so she took her to the vet to get checked. While she was there, she applied to Fur Kids Foundation for assistance. After an examination, the vet said that Sassy had a ruptured anal gland. Anal glands, or anal sacs, are two small pockets about the size of a small grape that are located on the right and left side of a dog’s anus. Each gland connects to a small tube that secretes a very distinctive, foul-smelling fluid. Under normal circumstances, when your pet goes poopie (or, when they pass stool), that stool applies enough pressure to the glands to release (express) the fluid. If an animal can't epress their anal glands on their own, they can sometimes become impacted. Impacted anal glands will cause moderate pain in dogs. When the anal gland fluid thickens, this pasty, brown material clogs the glands and creates hard masses. In average cases of impaction, the anal glands can be expressed with significant pressure. Learn more about pet anal gland health in this PetMD article. The vet was able to clean Sassy up and send her home with some medication. Now her mom knows to monitor her anal glands and hopes this never happens again. No matter what is happening with your fur kid, at any stage of life, Fur Kids Foundation encourages you to call your veterinarian sooner rather than later. 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.  This little nugget is Marley, a 12-year-old Shih Tzu. Marley's mom noticed that her pup wasn't eating like she normally does, didn't want her head touched, and had bad breath.
She was very worried about her little pup and as more time went on, she felt that Marley was getting worse. She knew that Marley needed to be seen by the vet, but the vet expense was causing her a lot of concern. Marley's mom receives disability and is on a limited income, so she applied to Fur Kids Foundation and we were happy to help with Marley's care. At the vet, they found that Marley had some rotten teeth that were causing an infection. In fact, Marley needed all of her bottom teeth removed and some of her top teeth. Marley had some classic signs of dental disease in dogs: bad breath, reduced appetite, and pain in/around the mouth (not wanting her head touched). Other signs can include:
Pain caused by dental disease can make some pets grumpy–a pet in pain may bite. If you see any changes in your pet’s behavior, please schedule an appointment with your veterinarian. For those who don’t know, dental health is a very important part of your pet's overall health–dental problems can cause, or be caused by, other other health issues. Your pet's teeth and gums should be checked at least once a year by your veterinarian to check for early signs of dental disease or other problems. Keeping your pet's teeth and gums healthy will help prevent pain in their mouth and organ damage–bacteria in dental plaque can enter the bloodstream and spread to the heart, kidneys and liver, which can be fatal if left untreated. Read more about pet dental care in this American Veterinary Medical Association article. Now that Marley had her bad teeth removed, she should begin feeling better in no time. No matter what is happening with your fur kid, at any stage of life, Fur Kids Foundation encourages you to call your veterinarian sooner rather than later. 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. With Parvo cases continuing to rise, the Fur Kids Foundation Board of Directors has decided to CANCEL our Pet Costume Contest that was to be held on October 29 at 11 am. We feel it is in the best interest of the dogs in our community that we not have them gather and risk any of our contestant’s health. The contest will move to an online format and will be posted on our Pet Costume Contest Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/218xXEvsc. Free entries will be taken until Halloween and the judges will award winners on November 1. Please feel free to still dress your pets in costume and post pictures! Categories are Small dogs/cats and Large dogs. Petco will award one prize for each category, prizes will need to be picked up at Petco after you are notified. Judges will separate the categories as needed. We will refund those who pre-registered for the event. Come walk the SCAREWALK with Fur Kids Foundation at the Holiday Bazaar! Pet Costume Contest during the Holiday Bazaar! October 29, 11 am Registration starts at 9 am CAMPLEX Central Pavilion at 1635 Reata Drive in Gillette The Pet Costume Contest takes place on Saturday, October 29 at the Holiday Bazaar at CAM-PLEX Central Pavilion at 1635 Reata Drive in Gillette, Wyoming. It’s $5 to enter; prizes are awarded (prize details announced soon). Registration opens at 9 am; contest begins down the scare-walk at 11 am. Winners announced immediately after. Halloween is one of Fur Kids Foundation’s favorite howl-id-days, and we’re super excited to hold our Pet Costume Contest during the Holiday Bazaar. You’re encouraged to have fun, and be creative—in fact, we encourage pet owners to dress up as well. All pets are welcome to participate; however, please be aware of how your pet acts in a crowd and with other animals.
Liability Waiver Thank you for participating in Fur Kids Foundation’s Pet Costume Contest. By participating at the event, and attending as a participant or guest at Petco, I agree on behalf of myself, my spouse, my children, heirs, personal representatives and assigns (collectively "guest"), to the following:
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