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My basic info
Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Tan or Fawn Tabby
Age
Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
Hair Length
short
My details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Good with cats
Needs experienced adopter
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Has special needs
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
MORRIS is as sweet as he looks! He's new to the shelter and would love a good home. He is a handsome buff tiger short-haired dude about four years old. He came to us from another rescue group which did not have a place for him to be shown, since he is FIV-positive. He has moved into our special room and seems to be getting along fine with the other cats.
Morris loves food, lots of food, especially cans of Fancy Feast. If one feeds him first, he is ready for seconds before the others have gotten their firsts. He rubs on our legs while we are cleaning, hoping to get more food. He likes to be patted, and to seek attention from the volunteers. However, he is not yet fond of being picked up. We are working on this. Perhaps it’s just more trust he needs. Otherwise he seems quite content to be an indoor kitty.
Since Morris is young, healthy and strong, the FIV should not be a problem for many years. This virus lowers a cat’s immune system response. He would be a great companion for another FIV-positive kitty who might be looking for a friend. We prefer to have these cats go to homes either with no other cats, or with other FIV-positive cats already in residence. Come and meet this good-looking dude soon !!
FIV Facts:
1. The Feline Immunodeficiency Virus is a slow virus that affects a cat's immune system over a period of years.
2. FIV is a cat-only disease and cannot be spread to humans or other non-felines.
3. FIV cats most often live long, healthy, and relatively normal lives with no symptoms at all.
4. FIV is not easily passed between cats. It cannot be spread casually - like in litter boxes, water and food bowls, or when snuggling and playing. It is rarely spread from a mother to her kittens.
5. The virus can be spread through blood transfusions, badly infected gums, or serious, penetrating bite wounds. (Bite wounds of this kind are extremely rare, except in free-roaming, unneutered tomcats.)
6. A neutered cat, in a home, is extremely unlikely to infect other cats, if properly introduced.
7. FIV-positive cats should be kept as healthy as possible. Keep them indoors and free from stress, feed them a high-quality diet, keep and treat any secondary problems as soon as they arise. To learn more about FIV visit http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care/cat-care-feline-immunodeficiency-virus.html and
http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/health_information/brochure_fiv.cfm and
http://bestfriends.org/resources/fiv-cats-faqs
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