HOW FINLEY OVERCAME FIP
HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR NEW ANGEL FUND It breaks our hearts when a client wants to do right by their sick pet but can’t afford the proper care. Animal Clinic of Kalispell’s Assistant Hospital Manager Taylor has long wanted to find a way to help some of those people. Her advocacy has paid off, and we’re proud to announce our new Angel Fund for pets and their owners in need. BE A BLESSING FOR PETS IN NEED
My life started a little rough. When I first came home, I had a lot of congestion and always sneezed. I took antibiotics a few times, and everyone thought I was better until I started having trouble with my breathing. I had fluid around my lungs! I had to take medicine for a long time for FIP. I did not like getting shots at all, so it was better when I could start taking pills. I even had a chest tube for a while, so the fluid around my lungs could be drained at home. Fortunately, I’m doing much better now. Dr. Ball was worried about scarring on my lungs, but an X-ray recently came back looking great!
The Angel Fund is a community- supported resource that will provide financial assistance on a discretionary basis for urgent, nonroutine veterinary care. Depending on the circumstances and the available funding level, the Angel Fund may pay for all or part of the treatment. We’ve seen many times that when it rains, it pours. Multiple hardships and illnesses often hit families all at once. The Angel Fund will target responsible pet owners who need extra kindness and help in extraordinary circumstances.
Now, I have so much more energy. I want to play all the time. Besides spending time outside, I love cardboard boxes and fishing line toys. But my favorite toys are my little catnip mice. I like to take them with me everywhere. Every night, I curl up with Mom and Papa in bed. I knead them and rub them with my forehead until we’re all nice and comfortable. Snuggles are one of my favorite things, so Mom and Papa are glad I no longer sneeze on them all night!
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Taylor developed a process by which clients apply for support so we can be good stewards of how best to use the funds. The Angel Fund is 100% donation-based, and Taylor says, “To be able to utilize it, we really need people to give. We’re trying to raise as much as we can so we have money available for people who need it.” We’re not looking for any large endowment, rather hoping that $5–$10 from many clients will gain momentum and add up over time. We want contributors to be confident that 100% of donations go directly to help pet owners truly in need and that many small donations can still impact a pet. The Animal Clinic of Kalispell has a donation jar at our front desk for those who want to contribute with cash. We can also accept check donations by mail and credit or debit card donations over the phone. All contributions are appreciated. To celebrate the Angel Fund’s launch and to thank you for your generosity, we are offering donors a gift throughout September. This month only, you can receive a free nail trim for every $20 donated! We hope you’ll consider contributing and sharing with your friends and family members who might also want to help. The more funding our community offers, the more care we can provide to deserving humans and their animals.
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Ingredients
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1 cup goat’s milk or unsweetened coconut milk
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Dash of ground ginger Organic xylitol-free whipped cream
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1 cup pumpkin purée
Dash of ground cinnamon
Directions
1. In a blender, place all ingredients and blend until mixture is thick and creamy, about 1 minute. 2. Into a small dish, pour about 3–6 oz of the mixture (depending on your dog’s size). Top with whipped cream and serve! TIP: Place the rest in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for about a week!
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