2020 Success Story Dexter Maltese | Fur Kids Foundation Gillette, Wyoming

​This little pup is Dexter, a 7-month-old Maltese. According to his parents, Dexter is one spunky little dude!

One morning, he went outside for his potty break... and came back inside limping. Not feeling too alarmed at first, his parents decided to monitor him for a little bit to see if he’d get back to normal on his own.

​Unfortunately, after a few days, he still wouldn't put any weight on his leg; they decided the best option was to have him checked out by a veterinarian. 

After an examination, the vet determined the cause of Dexter’s leg pain was that he had broken his leg! Leg injuries in dogs are actually quite common. ​

According to VCA Hospitals, signs that your dog's leg might be broken include: 
• limping or refusing to walk/put pressure on that leg
• carry the injured leg above ground
• intense pain (learn ways dogs show pain here)
• swelling at the site of the fracture
• the leg lying at an awkward angle

If your pet’s leg is broken, trying to examine or treat this injury on your own could make things worse. A veterinarian can determine the seriousness of the injury and determine whether the broken leg requires treatment. Fur Kids Foundation encourages you to consult a veterinarian for any serious injury. 

Dexter's dad was recently laid off of work due to COVID-19, and his mom is the only one working. They didn't want to see their puppy suffer, but also wanted to get him better fast. They applied to Fur Kids Foundation and we were happy to help. 

Because of the donations from supporters like you, Dexter’s parents were able to afford his surgery. With proper care and some rehabilitation, he'll be feeling better in no time. Now, all his parents need to do is keep him from misbehaving! 

About Fur Kids Foundation
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. Check out more Success Stories.