Fur Kids Foundation 2019 Success Story: Q-Tip

This cute little nugget is Q-Tip, a 5-Week-Old Chihuahua Beagle mix. Q-Tip was what some call a surprise puppy! See, Q-tip’s mom and dad weren’t fixed (spayed or neutered) because their dad wasn’t able to afford it immediately. However, he did know that any responsible pet owner would get his pet spayed and neutered. So, when Q-Tip’s mom was brought in to be spayed, imagine their surprise when they found out she was pregnant with this little pup.  

After Q-Tip was born, his human family fell in love with him and decided that the best home for him was with them. Things were going great, until a neighbor’s dog got into Q-Tip’s yard and tried to take him on an adventure. When Q-Tip’s human dad got Q-Tip back into the house, he noticed Q-Tip was limping. The next day Q-Tip wasn’t eating, which made his dad worried and he took him to the vet.

At the vet they found poor little Q-Tip had fractured a leg and a rib. His unexpected adventure had taken a toll on him.

If you suspect your dog has a broken bone, get them immediately to a vet. Broken bones are not only painful but can damage to nerves, vessels, and other tissues. PetMD recommends that pet parents follow these guidelines:

• Do not try to reset a fracture
• Cover any exposed wounds with gauze or a clean towel
• Splinting the limb with rolled up newspaper or magazine can help reduce movement,
• as long as it does not cause any additional pain
• Support the broken limb with a folded towel on the way to the vet
• Keep your pet warm to prevent shock

Q-Tip’s dad recently moved to Gillette, Wyoming to take care of his aging mother. His dad is a single parent and the only income in the home. This expense wasn’t expected, and he had no idea what to do, so his vet recommended he apply to Fur Kids Foundation for help with this emergency bill.
 
Luckily, puppies are resilient, and bones heal fast. Fur Kids Foundation was able to help and the vet set little Q-Tip up with a splint and is expecting a full recovery. Q-Tip will no longer go on unexpected adventures with neighborhood dogs, and his parents are going to be spayed and neutered, so there won’t be surprised by any more little bundles of joy.

Fur Kids Foundation is 100% ran by dedicated volunteers who give their time to help the Foundation raise money, 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. You can see a list of those who support us on our Supporters page. Check out more Success Stories.

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