Chicago, IL - Domestic Shorthair. Meet Paulie a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Domestic Shorthair

Color

Black & White or Tuxedo

Age

Adult

Sex

Male

Pet ID

–

Hair Length

short

My details

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Has special needs

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Paulie was born on March 22, 2011 at our Bucktown clinic when his FIV+ mama was brought in to be spayed. Of the five kittens, he was the only one who tested positive for FIV. He was adopted when he was eight months old, and lived in a home until recently. Paulie was returned when his adopters had a baby and felt it was too difficult to manage caring for both. Paulie gained a lot of weight in his home, and is now on a wet food only diet to get back to a healthy weight. He is a good guy, very sweet, and loves pets.

*Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) causes a weakening of the immune system in cats. It's often compared to human HIV, but FIV is not transferable to humans or other species. It is also difficult to transfer to other sterilized cats, and we believe that mixed FIV and non-FIV households can work if managed properly. If kept indoors in a stress-free environment, with regular medical care and high-quality nutrition, most FIV+ cats live long and healthy lives. Tree House staff can help answer your questions to see if an FIV+ cat is the right choice for you. FIV+ cats adopted from Tree House are eligible for a lifetime veterinary-care plan that includes a free annual exam and discounted treatments.