 Fur Kids Foundation board members and volunteers wanted to share a wonderful letter we received in the mail this week. We helped Ezekiel and his dad when Ezekiel was feeling under the weather. We absolutely love these updates!
Last year we granted $28,941 in aid. This year we budgeted to grant $35,000. So far we have granted $36,102 in aid. With two months left in the year, we might hit $40,000. Thank you for allowing us to help pups like Ezekiel and his dad. We cannot do this without your support. If you haven't already, be sure to check out our online auction. All of the money raised will allow us to help more pets like Ezekiel: https://givebutter.com/c/WgAyzQ Will you donate $10 today to help us continue to help fur kids get back on their paws? Donations are tax deductible. Or you can join our pack to help get fur kids back on their paws by becoming a volunteer. If you didn’t know, 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, Wy.
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 Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, and purchased items. You helped us raise $2,459! Based on our recent cases, this will help as few as two families and as many as six. You are changing lives! Thank you to our donors! Please, if you know any of these donors, tell them thank you for supporting our cause! Ashley Collins AVA Community Art Center the BOXED by Christine Crystal Ninas Eric and Kelly Barlow Felicia Jane Pilates Gillette Acupuncture Ginny Oedekoven, Clear Creek Counseling Govens Feed and Ranch HSV Woodwork Janice Chasteen Katie Remme Kip Junker Kristy Mollman, Simply Joyful Seint Makeup Linda and Lola Gerbitz Lisa Peyton Lisa Vnoucek Marci Kelhi Marlys Bunsu McKinnon Flooring Gillette WY Primetime Paintball & Skateboards Primrose Retirement Community of Gillette Rachel Nava Shauna Lumbardy Teresa Produit The Bag Ladies The Goof Troop The Railyard Gillette  ***************** Updated: Friday, October 27 ***************** Let the bidding wars begin: FKF Fall Online Auction is LIVE! Get ready to snag some eye-popping deals at our online auction! Hop onto givebutter.com/c/WgAyzQ and click on the "auction" button at the top of the overview page. You'll find some juicy categories like Food and Drink, Fashion, and For the Kiddos, to name a few! Swipe through the pics or click "view all" to see all the goodies up for grabs. To start bidding, you'll need to register your shipping and payment details. GiveButter uses Stripe and is a very secure program; if you remember our Photo Contest, it's the same system as that! If you're the winning bidder, GiveButter will charge your card, making it hassle free for you! Don't snooze on those bids because the auction wraps up on Friday, November 3, at noon (12 pm). So, what are you waiting for? Get to bidding!  Paws up, animal lovers! Get ready to score some paw-some deals at Fur Kids Foundation's 2023 Fall Online Auction. With more than 30 items up for grabs, you'll be spoiled for choice. From household goodies to beauty products, pet supplies, and more, there's something in this auction for everyone! Mark your calendars because the auction kicks off on Friday, October 27, on the GiveButter platform (link to come soon). But don't snooze on those bids because the auction wraps up on Friday, November 3, at noon (12 pm). Quick note: Fur Kids Foundation is a volunteer-led organization without a physical location. But worry not, winners! We've got you covered with a special pick-up location on Saturday, November 4. We'll send you an email with all the details beforehand (likely on Friday, November 3). Shipping is also available for most items, and the shipping cost is included in the item description. We'll send you another email when it's time for the bidding wars to begin! In the meantime, check out some sneak peeks of baskets in the Facebook event. If you don't want to bid, but want to support FKF, you can also leave us a donation on GiveButter, or on our donate page. Your support is greatly appreciated! 
This is Jeppy, a 3-year-old Chihuahua/Poodle Mix. Jeppy and his dad do everything together, including fishing.
Jeppy joined his dad fishing one afternoon, and when his dad left for a few seconds, Jeppy took advantage of the unsupervised fishing pole and enjoyed a tasty worm snack. Unfortunately, he also swallowed the fishing hook. Jeppy was rushed to the vet where his family was told that Jeppy would need surgery to remove the fishing hook. Jeppy's parents just had a baby, his mom isn't working, and the only income the family has right now is his dad's. This unexpected expense could not come at a worse time. Dogs are great companions, even when fishing; however, shiny lures and bait are pretty tempting for our furry friends. PetMD reminds us that if a fishhook should become embedded in the dog's paw, mouth, esophagus or stomach it requires special care (including sedation, minor surgery, endoscopy and pain medications) to remove it. For those who don’t know, if a fishing hook is caught in your dog’s mouth or paw, the dog will probably need to be sedated to have the tips cut before being removed. If the hook is swallowed, the situation is more dangerous. As the fish hook moves through the dog’s intestines, the barbs of a fish hook will damage the lining. These small cuts will likely heal but if the hook pokes through the intestinal lining bacteria will leak into the abdomen, which can lead to death. Be sure to reach out to your vet for any fish hook incidents with your pup. Jeppy's dad applied to Fur Kids Foundation for help with this unexpected veterinary bill, and we were more than happy to provide assistance. Jeppy had his surgery and his dad says he's recovering well, and that he learned a very valuable lesson to never leave any items unsupervised around Jeppy! 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. Will you donate $10 today to help us continue to help fur kids get back on their paws? Donations are tax deductible. Or you can join our pack to help get fur kids back on their paws by becoming a volunteer. If you didn’t know, 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.  This is Pachino, a Shi-Poo pup. He's the light in his family's eyes, and his human siblings love spoiling him. So his family was very upset when he started throwing up and had severe diarrhea. They took him to the vet where he was tested for parvo, which was negative; however, he wasn’t getting better.
His family lives off of a single income, and his mom knew that she would need to pay for more tests, but was unsure of how she could pay for them. She applied to Fur Kids Foundation for assistance with Pachino’s additional veterinary care. After visiting with her children, Pachino's mom learned that they had been giving their furry best friend hot dogs, which were causing a very upset belly for this micro pup. Pachino was sent home with some medicine to help calm his belly and is expected to be feeling better in no time. His mom has also had a conversation with her kids about giving their pup treats. It’s hard to resist giving your begging pooch a bite of your steak, a nip of cheddar for the cheese tax, or even just a few extra of the Fido friendly treats you buy at the store. Some of us may feel that slipping our four legged companions a treat off our plate is often another way to show how much we love them. Unfortunately some of our table scraps can be harmful for our pups or even toxic, and can lead to weight issues. Hills Pet Nutrition reminds us that a dog’s digestive system is different from a human's. Human food is often too fatty for our dogs to digest, which can lead to vomiting, diarrhea and pancreatitis. Human foods can also contain an unhealthy amount of sodium and even be toxic for our dogs. Examples of toxic foods include:
And often, many of the processed foods we enjoy have artificial sweeteners, such as xylitol, which are extremely toxic to pets. It’s very important for you to learn what foods are toxic to dogs so that your dog isn’t given them. Now, we aren’t saying that you can’t give your dogs treats, or that all of the foods you enjoy can’t be given to your dogs. However, we do encourage you to give your pooch healthy, single ingredient, high-quality treats and factor them into their daily calorie requirements so they don’t become overweight. 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. Will you donate $10 today to help us continue to help fur kids get back on their paws? Donations are tax deductible. Or you can join our pack to help get fur kids back on their paws by becoming a volunteer. If you didn’t know, 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.  This is Hope, a 2-year-old Pit Bull. Her mom says Hope isn't just a pet to them, she is family. Hope is her daughter's best friend, doesn't judge the family, and always listens.
The whole family was very upset when Hope started acting uncomfortable–not eating and showing signs of distress. Her dad had been chopping trees in the backyard and they were afraid Hope had chewed on a stick and it caused an obstruction. Hope's family has a single income and this expense was outside of their budget, so they applied to Fur Kids Foundation for help with Hope’s emergency veterinary bill. At the vet it was discovered that Hope didn't have an obstruction, but she was very constipated–thankfully that was what was causing her discomfort. Hope was monitored at the clinic and given some medication, and she was starting to be able to go potty when we last heard from her family. Most pups go No. 2 at least two times a day (or, as often as they are fed). VCA Animal Hospitals reports that if your dog is constipated, they will attempt to pass feces unsuccessfully several times. Other signs may include:
Fur Kids Foundation encourages you to call your veterinarian if your dog doesn’t have a bowel movement within 48-72 hours of their previous bowel movement. 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. Will you donate $10 today to help us continue to help fur kids get back on their paws? Donations are tax deductible. Or you can join our pack to help get fur kids back on their paws by becoming a volunteer. If you didn’t know, 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.  This is Hercules, a 1-year-old house cat. As every cat owner knows, felines are very, very curious creatures. And they often love to snuggle up in the most unexpected of places, like blankets on a couch, a dog bed, and even a clothes dryer. However, when a cat intersects with a dryer, the risk is real.
One day while doing laundry, Hercules’ mom was told by her children that Hercules was accidentally left in the dryer while it was running. When she got to Hercules, he was bleeding from his nose and she was worried they were losing him. She knew that he needed to be seen by a vet ASAP, but didn't know how to cover the bill. Hercules' mom is on a single income and struggles to make ends meet; she applied with Fur Kids Foundation right away for help with Hercules’ emergency veterinary bills. Hercules was monitored, put on oxygen and fluids at the vet. Luckily, Hercules wasn't in the dryer for a long time and she was told that he shouldn't suffer any neurological issues; we are happy to report that he is expected to make a full recovery! A cat will often sneak into the dryer when their pawrent isn’t looking or is distracted. Not realizing that their beloved cat is inside, they close the door and start the dryer. When a cat is accidentally left in a dryer, they can suffer from heatstroke, burns, broken bones and internal injuries from all the uncontrollable jostling. If they’re left in an operating dryer for too long, their body temperature rises too much and they can sadly die. Fur Kids Foundation encourages all cat owners to double check the dryer before starting it on laundry day. We also have a few other tips that can help keep your feline friend safe:
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. Will you donate $10 today to help us continue to help fur kids get back on their paws? Donations are tax deductible. Or you can join our pack to help get fur kids back on their paws by becoming a volunteer. If you didn’t know, 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. |
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