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My basic info
Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Black (All)
Age
Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
Hair Length
short
My details
Good with kids
Not good with dogs
Good with cats
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Declawed
Has special needs
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Nigel is an Irish name, meaning "Champion". In a historical sense, Niall of the Nine Hostages (Niall was a precursor to the name Nigel) was a king who united Ireland under one ruler and established a long dynasty. Unlike his warlike namesake, this black-as-night young male is extremely affectionate, almost taking out one of the intake vets with a stealthy head butt to the back of the leg. Very ninja-like, if ninjas were filled with love and warm, fuzzy feelings toward a potential forever home. So if you like warm, fuzzy, snuggly ninja-cats, Nigel is just for you.
Nigel has Feline Immuno-deficiency virus (FIV), which is a commonly misunderstood condition in cats. It is not lethal, in fact, FIV positive cats can live long, healthy lives when properly taken care of. FIV occurs worldwide, but is more prevalent in certain geographic areas. The virus seen in cats is in no way transmissible to humans or dogs. FIV is only spread through deep, penetrating bite wounds, which is why most FIV+ cats are male, unneutered tomcats who have been involved in a fight. Once an FIV cat is neutered, the desire to fight decreases significantly and usually goes away completely, which means it is rare he would transmit the disease to another cat.
Kitties with FIV can live normal, healthy, long lives, even surrounded around other non-FIV cats. We know many people in the Fox Valley area and beyond that have a full cat family of FIV and non-FIV cats who are living happy, long lives harmoniously together. For even more info on FIV, visit: read more here http://www.vet.cornell.edu/FHC/health_resources/brochure_fiv.cfm
To meet Nigel, please send a completed adoption application to adoptions@wishuponapaw.org. You can complete an application online by clicking on the following link http://jotform.us/form/32598369344164, or download one on our Web site at http://wishuponapaw.org/adoptions . Once we process it we will arrange a time for you to meet Nigel and make your decision about adoption.
All pets from Wish Upon a Paw are spayed or neutered, tested for feline leukemia, FIV, have received distemper shot(s), and been dewormed. Adoption fees are $75 for a kitten; $125 for two kittens; $50 for a cat (over 1 year) or $75 for two cats.
Wish Upon a Paw, Inc. is a not-for-profit animal welfare organization in the Fox Valley area of Wisconsin. Our mission is to inspire collaborative efforts to decrease the homeless pet population. Our vision is grassroots action for maximum impact, community by community.
Read more about us at www.wishuponapaw.org.
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