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Hopedale Hearing Clinic In Hopedale Mall, next to the CIBC 1515 Rebecca Street, Unit 38, Oakville ? 905-827-7333 BEST HEARING AT BEST PRICES 60 DAY GUARANTEEWARRANTY $295 HEARING AID SPECIAL 3 Thursday, O ctober 6, 2011 O A K V ILLE B EA V ER w w w .in sid eH A LTO N .co m Some of the infected cats had been adopted out into the community and are currently receiving treatment at their new homes. We would like to reassure every- one that all of the cats are responding well to treatment and none have been euthanized, said Heather White, act- ing executive director of the Oakville & Milton Humane Society. White said that because of their location in the shelter, the new cases were not a surprise and the shelter had started treatment on these cats while they awaited the test results. Besides treating the felines, the shelter has rented a trailer to isolate and care for the ringworm-infected animals, with staff dedicated exclu- sively to this area to help contain the infection. Ringworm is a skin infection that is caused by a fungus and not by a worm as the name suggests. Though itchy and irritating, ring- worm is rarely fatal, however, it is contagious, even to humans, which is why the Oakville and Milton Humane Society decided, based on advice from veterinarians, to close the shelter to the public until they are confident the shelter is free of the infection. The shelter was closed on Sept. 16. It will not re-open until it is safe to do so. Ringworm outbreaks are not always treated this way in Ontario. In 2010 the OSPCA shelter in Newmarket was going to put down 350 dogs, cats and other animals because of an alleged ringworm out- break. It was later determined few, if any, of these animals had ringworm, but some 57 animals had already been euthanized before staff reversed their decision because of public outcry. In Halton, stray and lost animals are continuing to be cared for in vet- erinary clinics and boarding facilities as well as in foster homes. The increased cost of trailer rent- als, additional staff, boarding fees and the lack of adoptions during the ring- worm outbreak has severely stretched the resources of the shelter. The Oakville & Milton Humane Society has never needed the support of the community more than right now, said Brenda Dushko, manager of fund development. No monetary donation is too small to help care for the animals while we work hard to re-open the shelter. For information, visit oakvillemil- tonhumane.ca or call 905-845-1551. with files from Torstar News Service Humane society appeals to the public for help Photos Courtesy LOOKING FOR A HOME: The Oakville and Milton Humane Society has moved the first of its adoptable animals (from foster homes or vet clinics) to the adoption satellite at PetSmart Oakville. Here, Heather White, acting executive director, holds two kittens that are available for adoption. At right is another who is said to be a real sweetie pie. Continued from page 1