SCAA Adoption Days

Sunday, 14th June 2009: 12noon - 3pm O'Malley's Irish Pub (42 Taojiang Road, between Hengshan and Wulumuqi Roads, 6474 4533).

Dear SCAA Community,

The folks and supporters of SCAA have been busy little bees these past months with late April's Annual Art Contest, Shanghai's yearly Earth Day gathering and our 4th anniversary celebration last week at Lushan's newest digs. Phew! Scroll down for event highlights and as always, stay tuned for more upcoming animal-loving get-togethers.

Shanghai's rainy season is upon us, and unfortunately along with this month's heavy drizzles come equally heavy foster challenges. With currently 46 foster cats and kittens under our care, our fostering and adoption resources are extremely limited for the upcoming months, a usual predicament due to summer travels. Keen to help out a rescued kitty or provide a good permanent home? Please don't hesitate. Contact us at foster@scaashanghai.org today!

Please note that unfortunate technical issues have left our pet gallery temporarily disabled. But no need to get those whiskers in a twist! All of our adoptable cats and dogs can be currently viewed online via our new Second Chance Animal Aid Shanghai page on FACEBOOK. Don't forget to check in during your next social surf, and of course, become our latest fan!

To those of you leaving us this summer, travel safely and hope to see you back again at this fall's Animal Lovers Mixer!

With purrrfect regards,
Stephanie Thomas
SCAA Public Relations

SCAA's June 3rd Animal Lovers Mixer & 4th Anniversary Bash!

SCAA supporters and Lushan fans alike caught up last week with founder Carol Wolfson over yummy dim sum bits, flowing libations and fab raffle giveaways.

A big (non-opposable) thumbs up from the critters at SCAA to: Stephen Radcliffe of the Bali Hyatt (more Bali goodies on raffle this December so start saving up for tickets!), Laurence Brahm, The House of Shambhala and the Red Capital Ranch & Residence and Carol and Sonny of Lushan Framing & Interiors for the lovely venue, the evening's bits and bites and gorgeous raffle prizes, including a genuine Tibetan Tangka!

And of course, a big thanks to all of our guests, whose generous cash donations have given our medical care coffers a much-needed boost!

Happy birthday SCAA!

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Carol Wolfson (2L), the crazy cat lady who started it all was back for a visit

Proof that cat and dog people can get along!

Long-time supporter Jo Golding and the evening's exotic win – one of Lushan's gorgeous Tangkas!

Community Liaison and Crazy Cat Lady Zat Liu sports her fashionable win

SCAA's 3rd Annual Art Award Ceremony
One Tasty and Artistic Blast!

The SCAA 2009 Art party was one fantastic gathering of art and animal lovers alike, where the area's budding artists proudly showcased their views on 'what cats and dogs need most!'

Thanks to all who came out. And to our sponsors, we couldn't have done it without you:

The Coop, whose awesome animal crafts were a hit with kids young and old, our long-time supporter Lushan, whose generous donations 'framed' the winners' work in style, and last but certainly not least, our host Café Du monde who served up purrrrrfectly tasty hot dogs and beignets with a piñata to boot!

Just a sample of this year's awesome artistic talent!

The Bidding Wall at Café du Monde

Piñata fun!

Loads of crafty fun compliments of The Coop!

SCAA & EARTH DAY

A big thanks to our volunteers who took the time out of a nice Saturday last month to represent SCAA at Shanghai's 4th annual Earth Day celebration.

Organized by Rainbow Bridge International School and in conjunction with the Shanghai Zoo, the event regularly attracts nearly 2,000 visitors and focuses on promoting environmental and community awareness complete with games and activities for all ages.

SCAA, a regular participant alongside Roots & Shoots, was proud to take part in such a wonderful community affair!

Our dedicated volunteers!

THREE CHEERS FOR ANOTHER PURRRRRFECTLY
SUCCESSFUL ADOPTION!

Adult cat adoption success: Purrl the purring cat

Cat Stats:
Name: Purrl
Age: Approx. 1 year
Rescue: Found sitting by her rescuer's front door, her pretty white coat almost unrecognizable under a layer (or two) of dirt.
Temperament: Affectionate, curious, and social.
Funny habit: Purring almost all the time! The smallest gesture (e.g. simply making eye contact) gets her started and going for a while.
Status: Adopted

Potential adopters sometimes need convincing about the rewards of adopting an adult cat. With many tiny kittens tugging at people's heartstrings, it can be easy to overlook the benefits adopting a proven pet – but cat owners will readily tell you, there's just more to love in a bigger model!

Purrl's story from rescue to adoption is a remarkably short one: her foster parents simply couldn't bear to part with her when they heard that a family was considering adopting Purrl.

Purrl's rescue

Purrl's rescuer came home from work one night and saw her patiently sitting by the front door, watching neighbors come and go and looking for someone to take her in. Possibly ones of the dirtiest white cats ever seen, it's no surprise most people were not keen to reach out and give Purrl a head rub! Purrl's rescuer approached her tentatively, expecting this new cat to make a mad dash across the yard and into the bushes, but instead Purrl quickly came forward and flopped on her back for some tummy rubs. It was an easy decision to pick her up and bring her inside.

Once inside, Purrl started purring and basically hasn't stopped for long ever since. Her foster cat name may not have been highly imaginative, but it was certainly very fitting.

A model foster cat

Purrl adjusted to her new foster home as quickly as she had made the transition from street life to the great indoors. She was happiest when her foster parents pet her, brushed her, and otherwise lavished attention on her. In between all this attention and more purring of course, Purrl could be found in her favorite spot: the window seat overlooking the bird-filled tree outside.

Happily ever after

Purrl's foster parents were initially unsure of adopting a pet and considered fostering a great way to enjoy animal companionship while helping a needy rescue. They readily admitted they would miss Purrl terribly when she would eventually find a home. However, the prospect of a new family wanting to meet Purrl several weeks later had her foster mom in tears. Purrl was already a much-loved part of their family. She is now affectionately known as Xiao Wang.

For more information on SCAA cat adoption, including affectionate and loyal adult foster cats looking for a permanent home, please email Lee-Anne at foster@scaashanghai.org

Foster care profile: Angel

Each month, SCAA will feature the investment needed to get just one of our many foster animals healthy and adoptable. As financial times get tough for everyone, we hope this feature not only accounts for where donations are going, but underscores the critical need for the donations we request on foster care intake and adoption.

Angel is a lovely blue-eyed, white female around 8 months old. Rescued after being trapped in a basement and nearly starved to death, she is now happily settled into a comfortable and loving foster home where she can usually be found cuddling by her foster parents, looking for head rubs, or watching the fish tank.

SCAA Wants Your Pictures!

2010 SCAA Calendar submissions now being accepted!

Send us your favorite and most adorable shots and you could make Fluffy or Fido a star!

A great chance to share your memories with fellow animal lovers while supporting those who need it the most!

Submissions accepted until June 30th 2009 via calendar@scaashanghai.org

(Note: must be a animal adopted through SCAA. Please send high resolution/print quality pictures, or try to send pictures over 1 megabyte in file size)

Donations

THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

• Carol Wolfson – HKD 4,940 (accountant fee for SCAA audit 2007/2008)
• Anonymous donor - RMB1,400 in cash
• Tiffany Wandy - various pet care accessories, cat food, and dog toys for SCAA project animals
• Kerri Pang – critter blankets and bedding
• The folks at Versele-Laga – RMB 1,000 worth of quality pet products (special puppy 'baby' shampoo, anti-insect shampoo, specialty moisturizers feline cleaning lotions and newborn kitten and puppy formula!)

"Quality Pet Food"

Three cheers and a woof of thanks to the good folks at the Shanghai Rose Royal Corporation, who generously donate ProPac Adult Mini-Chunk premium dog food to SCAA and PAW clinic. And to our following supporters who regularly purchase them:

• Genoveva Kiger for her dog Patron
• Kate Lorenz for her dog Do Do
• Heleen Kleijn for her dog Mister
• Mark Brinn for his dogs Jack and Sammy
• Susan Sullivan for her dog Hershey
• Julia and Marvin Mañalac for their dog family

Cat Haiku

More quirky bits and bedtime strategies – just too good not to share!

In deep sleep hear sound
cat vomit hairball somewhere
will find in morning.

Grace personified.
I leap into the window.
I meant to do that.

Bedtime

605 Adoptions to Date!!

Kittens 365
Cats 114
Puppies 47
Dogs 76
Bunnies 3

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