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Posted over 6 years ago
| Updated over 5 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Orange or Red Tabby
Age
Kitten
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
Hair Length
short
My details
Good with cats
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Flex (aka Flexie) is an affectionate, energetic orange tabby boy. He is very dog-like in behavior, he comes when called by name, he loves to greet you at the door, and he loves to bring you toys to play his favorite game...Fetch of course. And, he is very good at convincing you to give him treats ;-) He loves to climb up on his foster mom and purr and give nose kisses and face snuggles. He also likes to play with his stuffed pumpkin toy and watch birds out the window. He is also very much a lap kitty. He knows how to nonchalantly climb on a warm lap and catch a nap or find his way to lay next to you (and hog your pillow!). Flex has been good buddies with some cats in his foster home, and others he doesn't particularly bond with. We believe he will be fine as a solo cat or will also adjust to your resident kitty.
Flex’s estimated date of birth is 5/6/17. His adoption fee of $120.00 includes his vet exam, FVRCP (distemper combo) and rabies vaccinations, FIV (+) & Feline Leukemia (-) testing, routine deworming, microchip and neuter.
What does FIV+ mean for Flex? FIV can only be passed from feline to feline. Humans and other animals are not at risk of infection. The virus is passed by saliva in the form of a deep bite wound, not by casual contact. This means that sharing food and water bowls as well as normal grooming is not a concern. The cat may have a more compromised immune system than a FIV negative cat, but can – and do - still live a long, healthy, normal life. (Of course, there is no guarantee that an FIV cat will not eventually develop clinical disease; but there's no guarantee that any cat won't get sick from something sooner or later!) Meanwhile, FIV positive cats still have a lot to give us. FIV is no longer the sentence or stigma that prevents a delightful feline from becoming part of your family. Feel free to discuss Feline FIV with your veterinarian prior to meeting sweet Flex!
