Hi! My name is Cat Rollins (Lieutenant to some). I recently came to FACE from Animal Care and Control because of illness and injury so FACE saved my life! I have some battle scars that I only I know the real story but those days are over. I love relaxing around here and playing with my kitty mates here at FACE and especially all of the attention I receive. Don’t you have a forever place for a guy like me in your home?
Thanks for your interest in adopting a cat from FACE! Adult cats (over 1 year of age) are $25 to adopt. They are all spayed/neutered, fully vaccinated, tested for Feline Leukemia and FIV, and microchipped! We have a wonderful free-roaming room where all of our adoptable cats have the freedom to explore and interact with the other cats which makes them well socialized and ready for homes. You can find an adoption application at http://facespayneuter.org/adoptions/cat-adoption-application/ or if you have specific questions you can email our Adoption Coordinator at Janetm@facespayneuter.org.
FIV is an often misunderstood condition. It moves very slowly and gradually affects a cat’s immune system. Basically if a cat gets sick it would take their immune system a little longer than normal to fight it off. Transmission to other cats is difficult- only through very deep bite wounds or sexual activity which is rare in spayed or neutered domesticated cats. FIV cats can live long, healthy lives if cared for properly. Many live their entire lives without any symptoms at all. Owner’s of FIV+ cats should try to keep their immune systems strong by providing a high quality diet, staying up-to-date on vaccines and routine vet visits, and not delaying when a cat shows symptoms of illness. All our FIV+ cats are otherwise healthy and cleared for adoption by our veterinarians.
Feline Leukemia (FeLV) causes a retroviral infection that weakens a cat’s immune system, making him or her susceptible to illness and secondary infection. Many people think FeLV cats are sick and dying and have no quality of life. The reality, though, is felines who are positive for the virus can remain healthy for months or years after their diagnosis until the virus becomes active. In fact, some cats can live to be 10 to 15 years old if they are diagnosed as an adult. Whatever length their life ends up being, their time can be joy-filled. Cats who are positive for the feline leukemia virus require special considerations. They can live with other species (dogs, bunnies and so on), but must be an only cat or live with other felines who have the disease. The virus infects felines only, but it spreads easily through casual interaction, including via food and water bowls, litter boxes, and through mutual grooming. Adopters of feline leukemia cats should plan to keep the cat as healthy as possible by feeding a good diet, taking the cat for annual vet checkups, not allowing it outdoors, and seeking veterinary advice at first sign of illness.
