 This handsome devil is Rouger, a 1-year-old pit bull. Rouger's mom says she loves him so much, and was very worried when Rouger wasn’t his normal self. Rouger had very little energy, was acting dizzy and was not wanting to eat. His mom was very concerned that Rouger got into something that he shouldn't have—and then they noticed there was antifreeze on the floor of the garage. So they thought the worst and took him to the vet immediately.
Rouger stayed at the vet for a few days, had a variety of tests done, was monitored, and slowly he started to make a recovery. It didn't appear that he had ingested any antifreeze, but his parents were sure to clean their garage before he came home! The vet thinks Rouger had a summer stomach bug. It’s true; dogs can get a stomach virus just like people can. Your vet will likely refer to it as viral gastroenteritis. And just like most viruses, this canine stomach virus is spread by contact with another sick dog. According to Wag, common symptoms include:
Rouger's mom just started a new job after being off of work for a long time. His dad has been paying for the bills for the last few months, and this expense was way out of their budget. The family completed an application for Fur Kids Foundation, and we were more than happy to help. We're happy to announce that Rouger is making a full recovery! Antifreeze Poisoning in Dogs and Cats We’re all very thankful that Rouger didn’t have antifreeze poisoning; however, we want you to know the signs anyway. Antifreeze is downright deadly to dogs. The toxin ethylene glycol is the lethal ingredient in antifreeze. Often, dogs will consume large quantities of it before being repulsed by its aftertaste. Unfortunately, by then it is too late—less than three ounces of antifreeze is sufficient to poison a medium-sized dog. Antifreeze poisoning affects the brain, liver, and kidneys. Often even dogs who consume a very quantity of antifreeze may survive, but will develop kidney failure within days of ingestion. Unfortunately, death due to kidney damage is common among animals that have been poisoned by antifreeze. According to PetMD, some common signs of antifreeze poisoning in dogs and cats include:
The best way to keep your dog from being poisoned by antifreeze is by prevention. Check out these tips:
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. Read more Success Stories.
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 This handsome boy is Blue, a 3-year-old Snowshoe cat.
Blue's mom became worried about her boy when he started urinating outside of his litter box. She monitored him for a few days and noticed he still wasn't going potty in his litter box; and when she would watch him, he would act like he had to urinate but couldn’t go potty. She decided it was time to take her fur kid to the veterinarian. At the vet, the vet found that Blue had a urinary tract infection (UTI). According to VCA Pet Hospitals, urinary tract disorders are common in cats. For the most part, a UTI occurs when bacteria travel up the urethra and into the bladder. Urine in the bladder is supposed to be sterile, but once bacteria find their way to the bladder, the bacteria can grow and reproduce, causing the UTI. It’s important to note that UTIs are usually easy to diagnose and cure, but they can develop into a more serious condition if left untreated. If your cat displays any of the following signs, please make sure you visit with your vet as soon as possible:
Blue’s mom is on disability and has health issues of her own. She was worried she wouldn’t be able to afford this unexpected and emergency vet visit for him. So, she applied with Fur Kids Foundation and we were happy to help. Luckily Blue’s mom caught it early enough and all he needed was some medicine to help clear up his UTI. He’s well on his way to recovery! 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. Read more Success Stories.  Fur Kids Foundation board member, and founder, Felicia is hosting her first Pint & Pilates class with Felicia Jane Pilates to benefit the Foundation on Monday, June 21 at Pizza Carrello in Gillette, Wyoming.
Felicia plans to teach for 30-40 minutes on the patio at Pizza Carrello, 601 S. Douglas Highway. Afterwards, participants can indulge in a pint of Wyoming brewed beer (or just your favorite frothy pint). Tickets are $25; registration is required, as there is only room for 15 people. Movement starts at 5:30 pm, so Felicia encourages you to plan to be there a few minutes early. You are also encouraged to bring your own mat, but there will be a few on hand in case you forget. Register here for Pints & Pilates Felicia has been teaching Pilates since 2016, and in November created Felicia Jane Pilates to help build a community of body loving movers in Gillette, Wyoming! Felicia Jane Pilates is currently offering Group Pilates Classes five days a week, virtual mat Pilates classes, and private and duet sessions. You can learn more about the Pilates studio at www.fjpilates.com.
 This handsome old man is Bentley, a 10-year-old black lab/hound mixed breed dog.
His mom noticed that he had a lump on his head, so she decided to keep an eye on it. While she was keeping an eye on the bump, she then noticed his nose bleeding. Bentley’s mom says, “Bentley is my third child, I got him at 6-weeks-old and he goes everywhere with us. He is our everything!” Seeing that bump, and now the nose bleed, Bentley’s mom decided her fur kid needed to go to the veterinarian. At the vet, they noticed that Bentley had a very infected tooth that was causing swelling and his nose bleeds. Dogs can get all kinds of lumps and bumps, some serious, some not. The one that was causing Bentley’s discomfort was the tooth root abscess, caused by periodontal disease or a fractured tooth. An abscess is a pocket of infection that forms a hot, firm swelling anywhere in the body. A tooth root abscess in dogs has very specific signs:
Signs of periodontal disease include:
If your pet is exhibiting some of these symptoms, they may need some dental work done. Please make an appointment with your veterinarian. Periodontal disease is the most common clinical condition in cats and dogs, yet it's completely preventable by keeping your fur kids’ teeth clean—aka, brush their teeth! Bentley’s mom is a single mom who owns her own business, that has not been busy since COVID-19 hit, so she applied to Fur Kids Foundation to help pay for Bentley’s emergency vet visit. Bentley had a handful of teeth removed, was put on some medication, and is expected to make a full recovery! Fur Kids Foundation also encourages all pet parents to do annual dental exams with their dogs. Dental disease can impact your dog's heart, kidney, liver, lungs and even bladder; and poor dental health can lead to horrible infections. Not to mention pain for your dog. You can read more about this in this Dog Quality blog, Dental Health in Older Dogs. 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. Read more Success Stories.  JUNE 1, 2021—GILLETTE, WYOMING--Sixteen Campbell County community nonprofits invite the community to a Block Party at 5 pm on Wednesday, July 14 to help raise money for WyoGives. The nonprofits have a goal to raise $20,000 during the event to be split equally among them. A match of $5,000 has already been pledged by Kissack Water and Oil. Every nonprofit has their own goal to reach the day of the event; please contact them for more information.
The Block Party takes place at the Big Lost Meadery and Brewery parking lot at 105 Warren Avenue. Local country music performer Kellen Smith provides entertainment from 5-7 pm; those interested in the performance are encouraged to bring a chair. Entrance is free, but donations to nonprofits participating in WyoGives are encouraged. Food will be available to purchase from Ranch & Roost, which offers delicious, high quality smash burgers, fried chicken sandos, fresh cut fries and loaded tots. Big Lost and Ranch & Roost have pledged to give 10% of sales from that evening to the nonprofits for WyoGives. WyoGives, an initiative of the Wyoming Nonprofit Network, is designed to bring the state together as one community to raise money and awareness for Wyoming’s nonprofits virtually at wyogives.org. This is the second year this online fundraising day has been hosted in the state. The event is held on GiveGab, an online fundraising platform where individuals can search and donate to nonprofits across the state. The platform also allows smaller nonprofits a chance to fundraise alongside more well-known organizations, broadening their reach to a larger audience to help raise more money. Thanks to GiveGab, each nonprofit that participates in WyoGives can create a separate and customizable web page for secure donations the day of the event. Donors can also choose to cover the money processing fee of their contributions in the platform. GiveGab provides the Wyoming Nonprofit Network a way to thoroughly vet the charities that participate to ensure donations go to worthwhile causes and good stewards of funds. Campbell County nonprofits participating in the WyoGives Block Party include:
 This is Annie Oakley, a 9-year-old Red Heeler. We like to think she's like the famous American sharpshooter who starred in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show.
A little fun fact: Also called the Australian Cattle Dog, the Red Heeler was created in 1840 by crossing native Dingoes with Collies and other herding dogs by Australian George Elliott. Annie Oakley started to get really bad diarrhea and her parents could tell that she was feeling crummy.Annie's parents were hoping Annie would feel better, but after a week they knew they had to take her to the vet. At the vet, Annie was given some medication and fluids to help her with dehydration. Much like humans, dogs can get stomach bugs and it appears that this was all that Miss Annie Oakley had. Bloating, diarrhea and vomiting are usually signs of an upset stomach for your dog, which will usually resolve in as little as one to two days. However, if these symptoms last longer or become regular occurrences, it’s important to visit with your veterinarian to learn what is going on. Some tummy issues require little interference, while others will require a medical diagnosis and treatment. It’s important to know the difference, and when to call your vet. This list from Lucy Pet Products and PetMD shows some of the issues that could cause stomach upset in your dog:
Annie's dad was laid off during COVID-19, and took a temporary job to help make ends meet. However, Annie’s emergency visit was a little more than the family bargained for; so they applied to Fur Kids Foundation for help with the emergency veterinary visit. We’re happy to report that she's back home with her parents, feeling much better! If you notice that your dog is acting off or like they do not feel good, Fur Kids Foundation always encourages you to talk with your veterinarian. 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. Read more Success Stories.  This little nugget is Brandy, a 9-year-old Chihuahua. Suddenly she became very lethargic and started vomiting. Her parents knew something was wrong and rushed her to the vet. That's where they learned that poor little Brandy's red blood counts were low and her protein levels were high, signaling some issues with her kidneys. Unfortunately, Brandy needed to be hospitalized so the clinic could stabilize her.
Just as in humans, dogs’ kidneys play an important role in their body. According to PetMD, kidneys help balance nutrients in their bodies, filter out waste, control blood pressure, increase red blood cell production, and more. If something is wrong with your pup’s kidneys, it can cause a lot of problems for your pet. Kidney problems in dogs can be acute (sudden) or chronic (slowly over time).
If you see some of these signs in your pet, changes in kidney health may be to blame:
Brandy's mom is on social security and her dad does carpentry work, and work has been slow for him these days. They didn't have the funds for the emergency hospitalization, so they applied to Fur Kids Foundation for help and we were happy to help. Brandy stayed a few nights at the vet clinic, they were able to stabilize her and Brandy is now back home with her family. 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. Read more Success Stories.  This beauty is Meow Meow, a 10-year-old kitty. This curious comrade managed to get herself in a predicament where she broke her leg, and either required surgery or an amputation to fix it.
If your cat:
Meow Meow's dad took her to the vet immediately! COVID-19 has had an impact on a lot of people's work, and unfortunately Meow Meow’s dad lost his job and took a lesser paying job to help make ends meet. But, this meant Meow Meow’s injury was not something he could afford. Meow Meow's dad calls her his best friend, and his heart was broken when he was faced with such a hard decision for Meow Meow, and wasn't sure what he was going to be able to do. He applied to Fur Kids Foundation, and we were more than happy to help. Meow Meow's dad knew that in the long run amputation was a better fit for his kitty, so he chose that rather than surgery. After Meow Meow's surgery, her dad sent us this message: “I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. Without you, I would have had to put my kitty meow meow down, and she has been in my life for 10 years. I thank you so much—you really are amazing and I am forever grateful. Thank you so much!" Thank you for helping us help families like Meow Meows. 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. Read more Success Stories.  Do you, or your pets, love ice cream? Yeah!
The Dairy Queen, located at 2003 S. Douglas Highway, is fundraising for Fur Kids Foundation through the month of April 2021! So, if you swing by for a tasty treat or some famous DQ fan food, consider leaving a few cents, a dollar, or more, to help local pets with emergency veterinary needs. A dollar here and a dollar there really does go a long way! We hope you swing by DQ; and in case they don't ask, let them know Fur Kids sent you! Special thanks to the amazing crew at DQ for their support over the years. You all are pawsome in our books! |
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Created in November 2011, the Fur Kids Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides education and aid to promote the well-being of animals in Campbell County.
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