May 2020 was busy for FKF

Fur Kids Foundation is helping more families than ever due to the economy and COVID-19. And, because of this virus, we have had to call off several of our money making events such as the Spring Bazaar, Pup Crawl, and the Watermelon Eating Contest. (Please keep your fingers crossed for Pooch Plunge; we hope to have details soon.) 

We were able to raise $450 during Sleepy Hollow Days from some volunteers who set up a Garage Sale for the Foundation; special thanks to Marci, Crystal and Nikki for their help. We are also looking forward to participating in WyoGives, and will soon announce the dates for our Photo Contest for our annual Pet Photo Calendar! Every little bit helps out so much, so we thank you for your support. 

In the month of May, Fur Kids Foundation helped 10 families and had 12 applications, granting $5,238.62 in emergency veterinary care. June is proving to be busy as well, as we've already assisted four families for $1,500. 

For those who don't know: Applicants aren't approved for a handful of reasons: they don't qualify financially, they've met the max amount we can help a family, they have not submitted their necessary information, etc. Also, FKF does not cover 100% of the medical expense, or past due accounts. If approved, funds are paid directly to the veterinary clinic. If you ever have a question about the approval process, please don't hesitate to contact us. 

We are looking for people who may be interested in being volunteers. Our largest need is for those who could help on our Applications Committee. The Applications Committee works with applicants seeking assistance by reviewing their applications, following up with them to receive their information (proof of income, picture ID and a picture of the pet), and works with the vet clinic. The Case Managers alternate being "on-call." Currently case managers work cases every other month. The commitment from this committee is anywhere from a few hours a month to 20+ hours a month; it all depends on how many cases FKF receives. If you are interested in being on the Applications Committee, please contact us. 

We are also looking for volunteer help in the following areas: 

• becoming a Fundraising Champion for FKF during WyoGives (check out how Felicia is helping)
• create events or fundraisers that would benefit the Foundation 
• hang posters for events the Foundation holds
• help us find other supporters for the Foundation 
• share our posts on social media or by talking about the Foundation with friends and family 
• work on marketing items or other promotional material
• write blogs about topics the animal community would appreciate 
• write thank you cards to donors or supporters

As always, we appreciate all you do for the Foundation. We could not help families with pets in Campbell County, Wyoming afford emergency veterinary care without your support. Thank you!