SCAA Adoption Days

Sunday, 7th February 2010: 12noon - 3pm O'Malley's Irish Pub (42 Taojiang Road, between Hengshan and Wulumuqi Roads, 6474 4533).

Dear SCAA supporters,

'Tis the season that we and our pampered pets jostle for space next to the heater and on the electric blanket to stay cozy and warm! It's also the season to be thankful for another successful yet challenging year passed and a new year of opportunities ahead.

In 2009, SCAA was extremely privileged to have the support of our generous sponsors and dedicated volunteers, without whom ambitious 2010 goals wouldn't be possible. Some '09 highlights include:

our first overseas grant from the UK RSPCA, one of the oldest and most prestigious animal-welfare organizations in the world

over 75 companion animals adopted to good, permanent homes and dozens more adopted pets moved overseas with their new families

a fantastic year-end gala at the Grand Hyatt that helped raise funds to cover a couple months of care for foster and project animals

Another year calls for another great SCAA calendar with inspiring stories and photos of some of our adopted rescues. 2010 calendars are on sale at: PAW (Xinhua lu @ Kaixuan lu); Pantry Magic (Taojiang lu @ Yue Yang lu); Mian Jiu Fang Japanese Restaurant (Nanjing xilu @ Wulumuqi lu); The Living Room Cafe (Huashan lu @ Wulumuqi lu); online at MTO123.com; and at all SCAA events.

Happy New Year!

Regards,

Lee-Anne Armstrong
SCAA Animal Operations and Foster Care Director

FIVE YEARS AND STILL GOING STRONG...

SCAA's 5th annual Xmas Gala Extravaganza reached new heights at the Grand Hyatt Pudong! Animal lovers galore gathered last month for the season's most purrrrrrfect holiday bash loaded with a deliciously impressive Hyatt spread, plenty of bubbly and over USD 25,000 in stocking stuffers including Grand Raffle hotel packages in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Macau, Beijing, Hangzhou, Bali and Malaysia!

Our favorite Japanese Beatles cover band, the Gently Gear Freaks returned once again to show their support with an always fantastic performance. And a very special thanks to our sponsors and all who attended. We couldn't have done it without you!

Bali Hyatt Sanur. Grand Hyatt Erawan, Bangkok
Grand Hyatt Guangzhou Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
Grand Hyatt Macau Grand Hyatt Shanghai
Hong Kong Regency, Sha Tin House of Shambhala, Lhasa, Tibet Hyatt on the Bund Hyatt Regency Hangzhou Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui
Hyatt Regency Kuantan Resort Lushan Framing & Interiors Park Hyatt Beijing Park Hyatt Shanghai
Red Capital Residence & Ranch A Future Perfect
Apsara Spa Azul Balthazar Bambu Bistro Burger Bistro Latitude Boxing Cat Brewery Brasa Chicken Cafe Du Monde Casa 13 Chi Spa, Shanghri-La Clothespa Colabo Crown Plaza Shanghai Element Fresh Enjoy Shanghai G3 Dogs Shanghai Knight Frank La Strada Laris Chocolates Lilli Longitude Maya Mesa & Manifesto Napa Wine Bar & Kitchen One Wellness Osteria Pantry Magic PAW Shanghai Knitting Guild Blanket Shanghai Talk Slice The Fat Olive Vargas Grill VIP Pet Wagas Yasmin Velloza
Zapatas Suzhou

COOKING CHILI FOR A CAUSE!

Zapata's Waterfront Bar & Grill in Suzhou held its first annual Chili Cook-off raising RMB 3,500 for SCAA! Many thanks to Milton and crew and the many chili creators of course, who contributed to the event! We're already raising our dinner dishes in anticipation of next year's spicy concoctions!

It's that time again!

SCAA's 2010 Calendar featuring critter pics galore and inspirational rescue stories are ready and waiting to grace the most worthy surfaces of your home and office.

NOW on sale for just RMB 80 each or 5 for RMB 300 at the following locations:

PAW (Xinhua lu @ Kaixuan lu); Pantry Magic (Taojiang lu @ Yue Yang lu); Mian Jiu Fang Japanese Restaurant (Nanjing xilu @ Wulumuqi lu); The Living Room Cafe (Huashan lu @ Wulumuqi lu); online at MTO123.com; and at all SCAA events!

Interested in selling in bulk at your school or office? Contact director@scaashanghai.org today!

Foster care profile: Frida

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.

Frida is a friendly and affectionate tabby female around 7 months old. Rescued as a sick and hungry little kitten, she needed weeks of shampoo and cream treatment for ringworm (a common fungus) by her dedicated foster parents. Frida is now healthy and is happy to avoid regular bathing! She loves posing for photos and lounging around the house anywhere close by her foster parents.

More amazing cats in the news!

Yet another reason why we can't say enough to keep your pets indoors! Last month, a Bostonian kitty made headlines with her unfortunate and alleged run-in with a car fan belt. Four-year old Edgar, who'd been missing for days, literally returned home in more than one piece - part of her face had been torn way. After her owner recovered from the shock, she rushed Edgar to the vet, where a talented group of veterinary surgeons successfully reattached her face. Considering most fan belt injuries are immediately fatal, Edgar will surely begin 2010 with one less life under her collar. Me-ouch indeed!

Here's wishing Edgar a quick recovery and kudos to one amazing teams of vets!

Donations

THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

The UK RSPCA, one of the oldest and most respected animal welfare organizations in the world: £3000 (approx RMB 33,000) RSPCA Overseas Fund Grant Award towards the replacement of the enclosure at SCAA's local project, the purchase of FIV/FeLV tests, and other equipment for foster and project animals. This is SCAA's first grant from the UK RSPCA. Funding for overseas organizations is limited and it's a highly competitive environment, so we are all very proud of this recognition of SCAA's ongoing efforts.

• Megan Millward: Christmas gift donation of a spay for SCAA cat Cleo on behalf of Anahid Harrison
• Flora and Gene Clyde: Cat play cubes and tunnels; * Feliway synthetic cat pheromone spray; and *Rescue Remedy Pets - natural, herbal drops.
  * These products help reduce stress or anxiety in pets and they are widely available overseas. If you are considering donating to SCAA and travel often or will be abroad soon, please keep these types of pet products in mind.
• Anonymous US donor: USD 100
• Winnie Lee, SCAA foster mom and adopter (of ginger guy Al): RMB 3,000
• Louise Salter, SCAA supporter and educator: RMB 600 for SCAA project animal care
• Jolanda and Sander Van Spijk, SCAA supporters and foster parents: RMB 700 in cash and RMB 600 in printing costs for raffle tickets
• Donations of pet food. Thanks to our mystery donors who dropped off pet food and toy donations at PAW and at Adoption Day last month. Please feel free to leave us your business card next time!

Shanghai hosted Oscar on his World Woof Tour!

It was a hot and sunny late-September weekend when Oscar the adopted shelter mutt (above centre, with adopter Joanne Lefson) from Capetown, South Africa, passed through Shanghai on his world tour to promote rescued dog adoption and spaying/neutering. SCAA hosted a small gathering of dog owners and pet lovers thanks to a gracious welcome from management and staff at the Lakefront Club in Minhang. A delicious lunch was generously provided by Papa John's pizza. Our canine companions enjoyed the sprawling lawn while kids happily posed with Oscar and snapped up great dog-themed gear.

Thanks to sponsors at the Lakefront Club and Papa John's and all our guests for helping raise funds for SCAA's foster and project animals.

BUY PROPAC Quality DOG Food While Giving Back!

Rose Royal Corporation generously donated bags of ProPac Adult Mini-chunk premium dog food to SCAA. All proceeds from sales at PAW go to SCAA foster and project animal care. Help support needy companion animals by purchasing your 15kg bag for RMB 300 today.

One for our dog lovers...

How many dogs does it take to change a light bulb?
By Philip Thomas

	Golden Retriever: The sun is shining, the day is young, we've got our whole lives ahead of us, and you're inside worrying about a stupid burned out bulb?
	Border Collie: Just one. And then I'll replace any wiring that's not up to code.
	Dachshund: You know I can't reach that stupid lamp!
	Rottweiler: Make me.
	Boxer: Who cares? I can still play with my squeaky toys in the dark.
	Lab: Oh, me, me!!!!! Pleeeeeeeeeze let me change the light bulb! Can I? Can I? Huh? Huh? Huh? Can I? Pleeeeeeeeeze, please, please, please!
	German Shepherd: I'll change it as soon as I've led these people from the dark, check to make sure I haven't missed any, and make just one more perimeter patrol to see that no one has tried to take advantage of the situation.
	Jack Russell Terrier: I'll just pop it in while I'm bouncing off the walls and furniture.
	Old English Sheep Dog: Light bulb? I'm sorry, but I don't see a light bulb!
	Cocker Spaniel: Why change it? I can still pee on the carpet in the dark.
	Chihuahua : Yo quiero Taco Bulb. Or "We don't need no stinking light bulb."
	Greyhound: It isn't moving. Who cares?
	Australian Shepherd: First, I'll put all the light bulbs in a little circle...
	Poodle: I'll just blow in the Border Collie's ear and he'll do it. By the time he finishes rewiring the house, my nails will be dry...

How many cats does it take to change a light bulb?

Cats do not change light bulbs. People change light bulbs. So, the real question is: "How long will it be before I can expect some light, some dinner, and a massage?"

ALL OF WHICH PROVES, ONCE AGAIN, THAT WHILE DOGS HAVE MASTERS, CATS HAVE STAFF!

644 Adoptions to Date!!

Kittens 394
Cats 121
Puppies 48
Dogs 78
Bunnies 3

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