Please note: Fur Kids Foundation has received a donation for Nolan. While we will give this donation to the Second Chance Sheridan Cat Rescue, we want everyone who is reading to know that you have to use a link within this blog to donate to the rescue. If you’d like to donate, you can do so on Paypal using this link: http://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2C66QQFY6N9PW. Fur Kids Foundation is separate from the Rescue; please do not use our Donate tab or the Paypal buttons on this site. April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month—a month when the ASPCA encourages supporters to “Go Orange for Animals”. Well, here at Fur Kids Foundation, we’ve chosen another option to help animals. As you may know, we’re the only organization in Northeastern Wyoming that provides veterinary care to families with pets who need care during a time when they cannot afford it. However, sometimes we learn of other cases that need a helping hand. Remember the story of Kobe? The beautiful red heeler who had two broken back legs? In December, we stepped in and provided some assistance to him and his care takers. Today, we want to tell you about Nolan and the amazing work that the Second Chance Sheridan Cat Rescue is doing to give this handsome fella a chance at life. Nolan is now in Sheridan; however, his story began in Gillette. Sadly. On April 3, Second Chance Sheridan Cat Rescue introduced us to this fella with this post: Can you imagine living on the street as a cat with only half of your limbs? Visualize trying to hobble through the Wyoming snow, barely able to hold yourself up with your one front leg and one back leg. You can’t chase prey; you can’t even jump up into a dumpster in a desperate attempt to find some old moldy scraps thrown out by humans. You can’t run away from danger, or climb to safety. That’s right. Nolan is surviving on only TWO legs. Initially, the Rescue could only assume that “he climbed up into an old car hood for warmth and was chopped up by something like a fan belt when the owner started the car.” If only. Later, on April 4, the Rescue posted this: Some interesting new developments in Nolan's case—it turns out that the lady who found him and took him to the shelter had just witnessed him being tossed out of a car by someone (legs already cut off)… All I know is that it was a green car near the intersection of Kluver Road and Plumcreek Avenue in Gillette. If you have any information that might help give us further insight into what happened to Nolan, please message us or call 307.461.9555. And, according to the Rescue's assessments, they believe that one leg was cut off about three months ago, and the other leg was cut off a month ago. Nolan is also cut and bruised from head to toe from being thrown from the car. He is also terrified of men. Shortly, the Rescue will be filing a report about Nolan to the Gillette Police Department. If you know anything, please call them at 307.461.9555. Following Nolan’s story on the Second Chance Sheridan Cat Rescue Facebook page has made all of the Foundation’s board members quite upset. We cannot fathom someone doing this to any animal and hope that whoever has will be caught. In fact, his story spurred us to donate to his cause. Yes, we are dedicated to helping animals in Campbell County, Wyoming, but this special little dude is very deserving in the eyes of this Foundation, so we made an exception. We do know that the Rescue is in further need of paying for Nolan’s vet bills and wound care. He will eventually need corrective surgery to sew up the skin on his stumps, and he also has several broken and infected teeth that need to be surgically removed. But, he can't have surgery until he puts on some weight and is healthier. If you’d like to donate to the Rescue to help Nolan, you can do so on Paypal. They also have a Amazon wish list and are in need of extra bottles of Vetericyn to help clean Nolan’s wounds—bottles are $24.89. If you can't donate, the Rescue asks that you please share Nolan’s story and their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/wyocatrescue, with your friends! The more people who care, the better off all animals will be. And to those that run the Second Chance Sheridan Cat Rescue, thank you for your good work for your community, and all of Wyoming. The Fur Kids Foundation board truly appreciate's your efforts. We are all pulling for Nolan.
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dmricciardi
4/7/2014 08:21:33 pm
I shared this story. I am praying for Nolan, and that his perpetrators are caught and SEVERELY punished. Love and prayers -- God bless you for being there to help him.
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Lindsy
4/7/2014 08:50:36 pm
Omg poor baby! I'm happy he has a safe place and get all the love he wants now !! I will never understand people that hurt animals !! I hope they find the person or person's and cut off there legs ! I have 3 cats myself and yes they make me crazy but I would freak right out if anyone came into my place and tryed to hurt them!!
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maryann mactaggart
4/7/2014 08:54:17 pm
OMG..how sad...I wish I could cuddle all the animals in the world and tell them its going to be ok.....how did this little one survive,,,,so glad someone has a heart
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Charlotte
4/7/2014 09:07:29 pm
Bless you all for your love and compassion - you and these special animals are truly blessed!
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sandi littleford
4/7/2014 09:36:54 pm
I am so glad that there are loving, caring and compassionate people like you guys to care for these poor helpless, voiceless babies. It is so heartbreaking to see how some monsters can torture an innocent animal. The problem in this world is that one life is valued more than another, animals lives are just as important as a persons, they have feelings, they hurt and feel pain.
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doriena
4/7/2014 09:38:35 pm
i shared his story..i hope he will turn out fine and having a happy home. whoever saved him BLESS YOU and hang those ppl who did this to Nolan..im crying now :'(
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Teresa
4/8/2014 08:53:25 am
Agree completely. Poor baby, I will never understand how anyone can hurt another living being
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Bertie
4/7/2014 09:39:22 pm
Thank you for your compassion and pure love for these animals. You and the animals are truly blessed.
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4/7/2014 11:00:49 pm
Just read Nolan's story , I just can't believe humans can be so cruel ! Inflicting so much unnessacary pain on these innocent animals ! I just don't get it , it's not compulsory to own animals so why have them ? Only to make them suffer ! Don't care don't have !! Wish punishment wS more severe, I'm going through a difficult patch at the moment , but my 6 rescues and others will not suffer !! They all came from bad situations and are now so happy ! And thank me every day for their forever happy home ! I could never hurt them or abandon them , they bring me far more joy than any human ! Expect so little in return ,
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Jennifer Nolen
4/7/2014 11:15:57 pm
This story completely broke my heart, how could someone do such a thing to such a sweet, innocent creature? I hope they are able to catch the criminals and procecute them at the fullest extent of the law. I wish that I could donate money at this time for Nolan's care but I will be able to the first of the month...I pray for this little soul that he gains strength and will heal from this both physically and mentally; God has a purpose for this little soul and He isn't done with him yet. I love you little Nolan!!!
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Sureta
4/7/2014 11:21:37 pm
thank you for taking care of Nolan !!!!!
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Debbie Heddle
4/8/2014 12:18:31 am
Love and prayers go out to you, sweet Nolan. Thank you to all who have cared for him and will endeavour to do so! Despite those who were cruel to you, just goes to show, YOU HAD THEM BEAT!! They thought you wouldn't survive, but you did, with God taking care of you!! Cats are very resilient creatures, I have come to learn by many other stories I have read!! Nolan I am proud of you!! Keep on soldiering on dearest Kitty!! Hope all goes well for you!! Much love and kisses, many purrs! xxxxoooo
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Lisa
4/8/2014 12:30:05 am
Poor sweet baby. Praying for you and donating. ♡
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Richard McIntire
4/8/2014 12:32:06 am
Nolan - you are a special guy - I hope they catch the person or persons who did this to you and throw them out of a window of a vehicle
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Nita
4/8/2014 12:35:50 am
brought tears to my eyes. I do not understand people. Why, why, WHY do they do this? It breaks my heart, gut wrenching - looking at my beautiful cats... how can someone be so cruel??? I pray for Nolan that he will get a furever home, someone who sees the inner beauty.
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Marjorie PillaDinan
4/8/2014 12:52:10 am
I wish I could donate, but can only share. I'm praying for you dear little one to stay strong, all you should have had from the start you'll have now and forever. Much love and healing to you, and may they find those that did this and amputate their limbs bit by bit then toss their bodies. God WILL have revenge on them even if people can't!
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Valerie Glantschnig
4/8/2014 12:57:01 am
This is a painful story to hear never mind to live though. Clearly there are some very sick people in this world who take out their anger and frustration on innocent animals. Nolan is a hero as are all of the people who have helped him. That he can still love is a testimony to his character. This is a miracle!
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Marlo
4/8/2014 03:36:28 am
Omgoodness, I can't believe people can be so heartless :( what did they do, just drive around picking up stray cats and cutting their legs off to see if they survive? Then.......if they do, cut another one off?? It's like someone was watching too many Saw or Texas Chainsaw Massacre movies. These are sick and demented individuals and I'd fear for my children because that's how things start.......with animals, then onto humans. Society just really disgusts me!!
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Stacey
4/8/2014 04:23:59 am
This goes to show how different we are as a species, how low on the evolutionary chain some "human beings" reside. So sad that there are people in the world like this...... :(
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LINDA RICH
4/8/2014 05:30:13 am
I AM SOO SORRY FOR U LITTLE NOLAN. I HOPE YOU SURVIVE YOUR HORRIFIC LIFE. IT MAKES ME ILL TO KNOW THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT THERE THAT ARE SO INHUMANE. I HOPE THEY ARE FOUND AND THEIR LEGS ARE CUT OFF. PRAYING FOR YOU AND HOPINF FOR A WONDERFUL OUTCOME & WONDERFUL FUREVER HOME!!!!!!
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Connie Raverty
4/8/2014 06:42:49 am
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Lyn Donovan
4/8/2014 07:05:57 am
I have no money but if you need blankets etc I try get as many as I can and I hope you get those ******** who hurt Nolan xxx
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4/9/2014 12:56:35 pm
Lyn, please contact Second Chance Sheridan Cat Rescue, they are the ones who currently have Nolan and I'm sure they would appreciate your donations of blankets. http://sheridancatrescue.org 307.461.9555
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Kimmie M
4/8/2014 07:23:42 am
Sweet little Nolan. Your story breaks my heart.. can't imagine the horror and pain you must have went through from the abuse.. I want you to know that not everyone on the earth is like the person who hurt you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. My cats Stewie and Tiger are cheering for you!
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Jim and Mindy Tucker
4/8/2014 02:20:40 pm
My heart is breaking for you,precious little Nolan.The Bible tells us that man is supposed to take care of animals,not harm them!!What a sorry excuse of a human being who could do this.Thank God you have wonderful people who will take care of you,angel.I pray that you heal in mind and in body,and I pray those who hurt you are caught and punished BEYOND the full extent of the law.We have 10 rescue kitties and 8 rescue doggies,and my husband only gets a small disability check after working 45 yrs. I'm so sorry we don't have any left over to donate and have to pay our vet bills out most of the time.But this precious furbaby and the ones who rescued him are in my thoughts and prayers.Love and hugs
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Bitte
4/8/2014 05:21:03 pm
What a touching story! People like you really give hope to this miserable world. Animal abuseres are among the worst lowlives I know, I really hate them intensely. But stories like this can make a difference, and will make a difference. You are touching hearts! God Bless you all, and may Nolan's life be a happy, carefree life from now on!
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Darlene Recktenwaldy
4/9/2014 10:30:46 am
Every abuse case is bad, and totally uncalled for. Abusing an animal makes no sense to me. But this abuse case is one of the worst I have read about in a long time.. I have shared with as many people as I can.. Please keep us posted as to the progress of Nolan.. To all the special people helping Nolan, and especially for Nolan.. You are being kept in a lot of people's daily prayers. May the good Lord, give you all the strength you need to keep going..
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Lisa Fritzler
4/10/2014 03:46:03 am
You don't know a person until you see how he/she treats animals.
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4/10/2014 05:10:18 pm
this story is so disturbing. I am following Nolans story from Penticton British Columbia Canada. I have 5 rescues and I love them dearly. Did have a 3 legged cat once I had trapped when he was wee and wasn't until I gained his trust a bit I noticed his leg gone. he lived a good life with me. God bless you all who are caring for this beautiful cat and to the woman who brought him in because he would have certainly died or been tortured if not for her. thank you from rescues cali squirt rollie sookie and stripe from b.c. canada
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