Posted over 12 years ago
Sally is a gentle gray tabby girl who was abandoned in May 2010. We found the following note with her:
"I lived with a senior who died and I was alone in the house until a neighbor rescued me. I am not feral, just scared. You can pet me but I am nervous about being picked up."
Our vets estimate that Sally was born in about 2000. She may not approach you for attention, but please feel free to approach her. She loves a good petting. She gets along with the other cats in her room and is a sweet, good-natured lady. Sally has possible chronic gingivitis and possible chronic rhinitis, and is FIV+.*
*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.