Urgent Need for Foster Families

There are many shelters throughout the world and right now, nearly every one of them is completely full. Animals need our help and opening your home, your yard, or in the case of a kitten – even a bedroom or bathroom – could save the life of an animal. Currently, animals are being euthanized at record rates and it’s more important than ever to step up.

Fostering is rewarding on so many levels! Often it only requires a few days of your life while arrangements are made to find a dog, cat, rabbit, or even a horse – a lifelong home.

All expenses are generally covered, including medical costs if needed. But generally, you just get to have all the fun of a new pet for a few days to a few weeks, with none of the lifetime committment.

Contact your local shelter or animal rescue today and see what you can do to save a life. It’s only a short time for the life of a human, but it could mean the difference between life and death for an animal.

If you’re in Arizona, the AAWL and SPCA have an urgent need for fosters of kittens who have a skin infection. They cover everything, but these little guys need to be in a nonstressful environment to make a full recovery. More information is below:

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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 all.

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.