Pets Lifeline OPEN for Adoptions and Intakes

Pets Lifeline staff and volunteers had no time to bask in the afterglow of the successful Black Cat Cabaret fundraiser. Instead, we rushed back to the Shelter the very next day to do what we do best: help the animals in their time of need. Pets Lifeline learned that a cat was positive for Ringworm. Ringworm is a mild fungal skin infection similar to athlete's foot in people but is costly and time consuming to deal with in a Shelter because it is contagious and stays in the environment. Ringworm can be difficult to detect because cats can be asymptomatic carriers. Heartbreakingly, in meeting our mission to help an unwanted animal, we now must manage this exposure in our entire feline shelter population. In response to the situation, Pets Lifeline closed for adoptions and intake of all animals for two weeks. This was a precautionary measure designed to help limit exposure. Since then we have diligently worked with our veterinarians and followed the recommended procedures and protocols. Based on veterinary advice, the shelter has now reopened for dog and cat adoptions and intakes. You can also visit places like Brocco's and Sonoma Pet Center to meet some of our kittens. There are so many cats and kittens that need homes so please consider adopting.