FKF December 2016 Case Update

In December 2016, Fur Kids Foundation had 10 families apply for assistance, and we were able to help seven of those families—for a total of $1,650.74 given in aid. From January to December 2016, Fur Kids Foundation helped more than 120 families in Campbell County, Wyoming and granted more than $22,700 in emergency veterinary care. This is the first year that the Foundation has gone over its emergency veterinary care budget in order to help local families. From September 2012 to December 2016, Fur Kids Foundation has helped more than 373 families in Campbell County, Wyoming and granted more than $57,323.24 in aid. 

Below is a rundown of the cases we provided assistance to in December:

1. A cat who needed an amputation
2. A dog who needed an emergency c-section
3. A dog with a collapsed trachea and pneumonia
4. A dog who needed an emergency c-section
5. A cat who had a sinus infection
6. A dog with pink eye
7. A dog that was hit by a car

This month shows that we are not always able to provide assistance to every family who requests help. This happens for many reasons. Sometimes the vet bill doesn’t end up being as costly as expected so the family tells us that they can pay the bill, sometimes the applicant doesn’t complete the entire application process, or sometimes the applicant exceeds our income guidelines. To learn more about our application process, please check out our Application for Assistance, and be sure to check out our Terms of Assistance near the bottom of the application. You may also call and speak with any of our Case Managers about the process at 307.363.1131 or email furkidsfoundation@gmail.com.

We are grateful for the dedication of Fur Kids Foundation volunteers and supporters who have helped these families stay happy and healthy, and together! When you volunteer, attend an event, or help us raise money by supporting the businesses who support us with promotions, these families are who you are helping. Thank you again for all that you do for the Foundation, and for families with pets in Campbell County, Wyoming.

Please take a minute to check out our Success Stories and read more about the families with pets that we help. The Fur Kids Foundation board of directors works very hard to make sure that the majority of the money we raise helps local families; in 2016, nearly 75% of the money we have raised was spent on emergency veterinary care. Please consider a donation to help Fur Kids Foundation continue to help families stay healthy and happy in Campbell County, Wyoming.