Meet Athena: a spunky 5-month-old kitten that holds a special place in her mother’s heart and their family dynamic. Unfortunately, Athena experienced a traumatic accident when she jumped through a house window and landed the wrong way, breaking her tail.
Athena’s family wrapped her tail, but knew that their feline friend required immediate veterinary attention. With just one income, the family struggled to make ends meet, and were worried about how they would cover the costs of Athena’s emergency veterinary visit. Thankfully, Athena’s mom applied for assistance with Fur Kids Foundation, and their request was granted without hesitation. A cat's tail is a fundamental part of their anatomy, extending from their spine and supporting their balance and movement. It consists of a complex system of bones, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels, making it a fragile area that is prone to injury. The tail also functions as a communication tool for felines. While it was evident that Athena had broken her tail, other cases may not be as obvious. Here are some signs that your cat may have a broken tail:
It is essential to seek professional veterinary care when your pet has a significant injury such as a broken tail. Cats are skilled at hiding their pain, so it is crucial to be vigilant and proactive in seeking medical attention. Athena required minor surgery to remove her broken tail and is expected to make a full recovery. We wish Athena and her family all the best and hope she doesn't have any more wild accidents in the future! 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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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. 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. This sweet soul is Miss Tea, a 6-year-old Calico cat. Miss Tea has a mom who is so committed to her and her health, she'll do whatever she can to help her. Miss Tea has severe allergies to different things, food, environment, etc. Her mom has tried just about everything to make Miss Tea comfortable.
A few years ago Miss Tea had a sore on her back end, likely an allergic reaction to something. Over the years she has tried numerous cones to keep her from chewing on the sore, prescription medicines, creams and so on. Miss Tea's mom thought it was better, but the sore is back and her mom's funds have now become exhausted, so she applied for help to get Miss Tea looked at and put on some new medication. If you didn’t know, our fur kids (like us) can suffer from allergies. Below is a list of signs and symptoms that may show that you cat or pup may have allergies:
Miss Tea's mom and her new vet have a plan in place and they are hopeful this will help this sweet kitty continue to do 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. 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 Liberty Bell, a 15-year-old Dachshund. Liberty has lived a full life with her mom who has done everything she can for Liberty. Over the years, they've shared a lot of experiences and made a lot of memories.
Liberty's mom has been out of work for the summer due to surgery. During this time, she noticed that her beautiful Liberty was declining in health quickly. As hard as it was for her mom to come to terms with the fact that her dog’s health was failing, she knew it was time to help Liberty cross the Rainbow Bridge. Being out of work for so long, her mom couldn't afford the extra cost for euthanasia. Liberty's mom applied for assistance so her sweet girl didn't have to suffer any longer. We wish her mom didn't have to feel this pain, but were happy we could be there for her during this incredibly difficult time. This isn't a typical happy ending blog we like to share, but it’s an important one. Part of Fur Kids Foundation's mission encourages responsible pet ownership. Sometimes that looks like getting your pet dental cleaning, spaying/neutering and vaccinations, while other times it looks like helping them cross the Rainbow Bridge so that they don't have to suffer. 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 Mister, a 10-month-old Pit Bull, who is his mom’s baby boy. One night while visiting a friend, Mister unexpectedly ran into the road and was hit by a car. However, when the incident was over, Mister’s seemed fine. So, his mom decided to keep a close watch on him overnight before rushing him to the vet.
Unfortunately, the next day Mister was limping and crying. His mom knew that he was going to need to be seen at the vet. Mister’s mom does the very best she can to provide for Mister and her family; however, she has a very small income. She applied to Fur Kids Foundation for assistance with Mister’s emergency veterinary visit and we were more than happy to help. At the clinic, Mister received x-rays, which luckily didn't show a break, and was given some pain medicine. Because of his young age, the vet will do a few follow up visits to ensure Mister is healthy and that his accident won't cause any issues as he ages. Even if you don't think your dog is hurt after being hit by a car, and you don't see any wounds, Fur Kids Foundation wants you to know that it is important to bring your dog to the vet. Many times, injuries are internal and may not be immediately obvious without having a thorough physical examination performed along with X-rays and/or an ultrasound. We encourage you to call your veterinarian's office while you are on the way or have another person let them know you are en-route with a dog that was hit by a car to allow the veterinary team to prepare for your arrival. Depending on the type of trauma your dog has experienced, they may need oxygen therapy, X-rays, an ultrasound, surgery, or simply medication to help prevent infection and ease pain. Some dogs that are hit by cars may not survive due to internal injuries and bleeding, while others will make a full recovery. The prognosis will depend entirely on the type of trauma endured from the car, and your veterinarian is best equipped to help treat that injury. 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 or sign up to become a volunteer. This is Shadow, a 3-year-old mixed pup. His mom rescued him from a bad situation a few years ago, saying he was very timid and scared, but has blossomed into a sweet and affectionate part of their family.
Shadow's mom was devastated when two neighborhood dogs got loose and attacked Shadow causing deep puncture wounds and severe injuries to his back legs. Shadow's mom is currently working part time while she is looking for full-time employment and was not expecting this at all. She knew Shadow's injuries needed to be addressed by a vet, but was afraid she wouldn’t be able to afford the cost of the treatment. She applied to Fur Kids Foundation for help with Shadow’s emergency veterinary care. Shadow's injuries were fixed up and thoroughly cleaned. Some of his injuries are in locations they cannot be bandaged, so his mom needs to keep them cleaned and dry; because of the time of year, maggots are possible to get into some infections. Aside from feeling sore and down, Shadow is expected to make a full recovery and his mom is hoping this attack doesn't hinder the growth he's had since coming home. Even if your dog's injuries don't look serious, Fur Kids Foundation encourages you to take your dog immediately to the vet for an exam. Often, the puncture you see on the outside of the skin is just the tip of the iceberg in a bite wound–tissue can be damaged under the puncture, and a pocket is created. There may be bleeding or nerve damage under the skin that cannot be seen through the puncture. On top of that, dog’s teeth carry bacteria with it into the pocket and that creates a good environment for an abscess to form. If you do choose to wait, or treat the injury at home, if you see your dog vomiting, acting depressed or weak, or having difficulty breathing, it is an emergency and you should take your dog to a veterinarian ASAP. 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 or sign up to become a volunteer. |
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