We interrupt the normal content of this blog to bring you an important announcement from one of my - ahem - pet charities, Arizona Animal Welfare League. As some of you know, I am a steadfast supporter of this organization and like to help in any way I can. Unfortunately, my erratic travel schedule prevents me from taking in foster animals, so if any of you can please help, I would consider it a personal favor. Thank you, and read on...
URGENT - YOU CAN HELP SAVE LIVES! WE NEED FOSTER HOMES FOR CATS/KITTENS WITH RINGWORM!
As you may know, AAWL & SPCA is the only shelter in the Valley that treats cats and kittens with ringworm. We currently have almost 50 cats/kittens in private homes being cared for by foster families until they recover. Those foster homes have reached capacity ---WE ARE FULL!! It typically takes a cat only 4-6 weeks to heal from this condition in a stress-free environment, such as a private home. It takes much, much longer in a shelter environment. That's why we need your help so desperately.
How Can You Help? If you have an extra guest room, bathroom, laundry room, cooled garage you can help! We will give you everything you need: medicine, food, litter, litter pans, bowls . . . whatever you need so it will not cost you a dime. All that we need is your space and compassion for a few weeks until the cats/kittens are cured. Although unlikely, if your pet(s) come down with ringworm, we will give you medicine to treat them. Even taking one cat or a litter of kittens would be a GREAT help and would save lives.
What is Ringworm? Ringworm derives its name from the classic red, round "worm like" lesion seen on human skin that is infected. It is not a worm! It is a minor fungus that can infect the skin of animals and humans. How Does it Spread? Ringworm is spread by contact with infected animals, from objects that the infected animal uses, such as bedding, brushes or grooming equipment. Not every animal or human who touches infected animals or objects will become infected. There are precautions that can be taken to avoid infection such as hand washing and cleaning protocols.
What happens if I do get Ringworm? Nothing. Ringworm can easily be treated with over-the-counter anti-fungal creams and it's really not a big deal at al
Who Do I contact if I can Help? If you can help, THANK YOU - you are directly saving a life.
Contact: Amber Durand 602-273-6852 Extension 120 or adurand@aawl.org.
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