Successful Cat Fostering & Adoption- Claudio's Progression

Foster care is a primary service of SCAA. Foster care volunteers take rescued animals into their homes to isolate them for observation, help them receive medical care, and provide loving nurturing. We believe it is the right of every companion animal to have a safe, healthy life in a loving home, and foster parents make this happen. Below is a typical example, written by his adopter, of how foster care and adoption can save an animal’s life and bring such joy to an adoptive family. If you live in Shanghai and cannot own a pet long-term but would still love the company of a cat or dog, foster care may be the perfect solution for you! If you would like to learn more about fostering, contact us!

This is the foster parent’s first photo of Claudio. He doesn't seem bothered by the spots of ringworm around his nose and whiskers.

Shanghai's small parks are an oasis of calm from the cars and noise of a city with over 20 million people. They are enjoyed by many Shanghainese and occasionally stray kittens. Living among the elderly tai-qi practitioners and strolling pedestrians, an SCAA foster care volunteer plucked Claudio from a patch of grass after the park's gardener confirmed the kitten had been living on his own for several weeks.

A visit to PAW veterinary clinic with the foster parent confirmed the little guy had ringworm, a fungus similar to athlete's foot. It is common among cats or kittens with weakened immune systems. The cure? Just wet the infected area with a special prescription soap and apply a medicated anti-ringworm ointment. Check out Claudio's progression once the medication starts to work and he kicks his stray cat diet for some more nutritious meals

Even with ringworm, Claudio is adopted quickly! However, a few days later in his new home the ringworm flares up and a bath ensues. Claudio enjoys some sun rays after his first, and much-needed, medicated bath.

A week and many bathes later, Claudio reclines in a shoebox after ointment is applied to his nose and chest.  Don't be alarmed if the ringworm medication turns fur a slightly yellow color.

Uh oh...the ringworm is back with a vengeance.  Don't worry! Claudio's down and out, but ringworm sometimes takes two months or more until it finally disappears.

It even spread to his paws and chest.  Be sure to keep the eating and sleeping areas very clean.  Ringworm typically doesn't spread to humans unless someone already has a cold or weakened immune system.

A few weeks later he appears regal and nearly ringworm free.

Nearly eight weeks later, he looks quite stunning.

His paws are ringworm free.

And, so is his chest!

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!! FOSTER, ADOPT, DONATE TO SCAA!!