*** Update: April 9 ***
We just heard from Trinity at the Wright Animal Shelter, and Scath got her stitches out! She's making incredible progress. Check her out below.
Posted by Trinity Thomas on Thursday, April 9, 2015 *** UPDATE: MARCH 27 ***
We've received another update about Scath!
"There were some complications with Scath's surgery. There was a bacterial infection that was turning her bones to mush, which is the best way that I can describe it, but thankfully it wasn't septic. They also said that they were glad that they operated because if Scath would have gone in any later, this infection could have killed her. RHVH cleaned up the site and has put Scath on antibiotics for at least a month. Nicole at RHVH called me last night to let me know that while Scath was still sedated, she was trying to watch everything going on in the clinic. Nicole also said that it would be a long hard road for her because of that infection, but that Scath was a trooper and a fighter." Trinity was able to pick Scath up today. Here's a video of Scath walking around the clinic. Posted by Trinity Thomas on Friday, March 27, 2015
Scath will return to the clinic in two weeks for a check up. Trinity will continue to provide updates on Scath's progress.
Donations are still being taken to help with Scath's care, as well as any other shelter animal needing medical attention at the Wright Animal Shelter. If you can, please go to Red Hills Veterinary Hospital at 2007 S. Douglas Highway (or call them at 307.696.2525); please mention the Town of Wright account when donating. *** update: March 26 ***
WOW. Campbell County, Wyoming has come through for Scath in a big way.
After Fur Kids Foundation sent out an email about Scath, and watched our Facebook post get shared, and shared, we have some amazing news. Trinity got a call from Megan Degenfelder at Cloud Peak Energy in Gillette. She let Trinity know that Cloud Peak Energy is going to contribute $1,000 toward Scath's care. You read that right: $1,000! It looks like Scath's medical bills will be covered! Trinity had this to say: "The donations are rolling in for Scath and it is amazing at the compassion of our county. I am hoping with the donations that everything for Scath is covered from surgery, to post op check ups and her therapy. Any left over funds will be used for future cases. Thank you so much! If anyone has any questions, you can reach me at 307.680.4701." This is because of you. Our supporters and animal lovers in our area. You came through for Scath, and Trinity at the Wright Animal Shelter. Thank you for sharing this story. Thank you for creating this buzz to help Scath. And thank you to Cloud Peak Energy for coming through in such a big way. Cloud Peak Energy has been a big supporter of Fur Kids Foundation since 2013. We're thrilled to see them reach out and support the Wright Animal Shelter. Wright still needs you The Wright Animal Shelter still needs your help. Trinity needs funds to help shelter animals that may need medical attention for the rest of the year. If you would like to learn how you can help raise additional funding for the Wright Animal Shelter, please contact Trinity at 307.680.4701. And, please continue sharing this story.
Fur Kids Foundation has a plea to make to all of our supporters and animal lovers in Campbell County, Wyoming. There's a fur kid in trouble in Wright who needs our support, and love.
Scath, a 4-month-old pitbull was brought to the Wright Animal Shelter on March 8. This little gal was under weight and walked with her hind end bowed under. Trinity Thomas, the Wright Animal Shelter Animal Control Officer, took her to Dr. G with Red Hills Veterinary Hospital and they discovered that she had a fractured right femur that had been broken a month earlier and never received treatment. A calcium deposit had bridged the two pieces of bones together, allowing Scath to walk, but painfully. However, as Scath started to gain weight, the calcium bridge failed. Scath is now facing an amputaion on Thursday, March 26. Scath also has a severe under bite, and is currently on a soft food diet so she can eat and gain weight. Trinity let Fur Kids Foundation know that she only received $250 for medical care for shelter animals in her budget this year. Not only is this amount not enough for Scath, it's not enough for any of the animals the shelter may have to help in 2015. To top it off, this is the third case of animal cruelty that has needed medical attention at the Wright Animal Shelter. Trinity has exhausted all of her funds to help Scath. She NEEDS our help. Scath needs our help. Fur Kids Foundation is pledging $200 in medical care to help Scath. Can you give $5? If you can, please go to Red Hills Veterinary Hospital at 2007 S. Douglas Highway (or call them at 307.696.2525); please mention the Town of Wright account or Scath when donating. If you can donate more, Scath, as well as Trinity and the Fur Kids Foundation board, would be forever grateful. Once Scath is healthy, she will be adopted to a family who is prepared to care for and love a special needs dog for the rest of her life. If you want to inquire about adopting Scath, or would like to learn how you can help the Wright Animal Shelter raise additional funding to help with medical costs for the shelter animals, you can contact Trinity at 307.680.4701 or [email protected].
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Trinity Thomas
3/26/2015 02:17:47 am
The donations are rolling in for Scath and it is amazing at the compassion of our county. I am hoping with the donations that everything for Scath is covered from surgery, to post op check ups and her therapy. Any left over funds will be used for future cases. Thank you so much
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Dee Kobbe
3/26/2015 02:39:41 am
Way to go Cloud Peak Energy!
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