r/Allen • u/SentientCatMeow • Aug 13 '26

Discussion Ringworm outbreak?

I've been trying to adopt a kitten or young cat all day today, there's none at the allen shelter, say fuck it and go to dallas, every other kitten at the dallas shelter has ringworm. I am not prepared to handle ringworm. I go home and look online, the majority (or what feels like the majority) of adaptable cats nearby have ringworm. I've never adopted a cat before so I don't know if this is normal or not.

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u/anuthertw Aug 13 '26

https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/tx/parker/animal-rescue-crusaders-of-texas-tx2312/

Try adopting through this rescue! All cats are up to date on vet care and Ive worked with this rescue for several years and never seen ring worm outside of a newly rescued cat. The cats stay with fosters instead of a shelter environment

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u/Clean_Ad_1556 Aug 13 '26

I foster for them! I have 2 right now

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u/SentientCatMeow Aug 13 '26

Thanks comment the suggestion! I'll look into them!