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Posted over 4 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Orange or Red
Age
8 years 6 months old, Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
Hair Length
short
My details
Not good with kids
Good with cats
Needs experienced adopter
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Meet Opie (orange male). He is approximately 5+ years old, neutered, up to date on vaccines, microchipped, dewormed, treated for fleas and ear mites. He's even had a complete dental including a few necessary extractions. He tested negative for FeLV but is FIV positive. With a healthy diet and calm loving environment Opie can live a normal long life with this virus. While Opie is very docile and gets along ok with other friendly cats (he's being fostered with four non FIV cats) he'll do perfectly fine solo and bonds more with humans. Though still a bit cautious, he's so sweet with a well oiled purr engine that revs up as soon as I come into the room. Opie is a big ol mellow mush that loves to just lounge and he comes to sit close to me when I join him on the couch. Opie will do best with a cat-experienced family who understands patience for shy cats who need time to acclimate to a new scene. He lived most of his life on a pedestrian busy street so he became use to people, especially the kind samaritans who fed him and his street buddy, Ginger (also available for adoption!).
Contact kittyriottnr@gmail.com for adoption application. Adoption fee and home visit required. I do contact landlord for pet approval and veterinarian reference. Only applicants near the NYC area will be considered.
How is FIV transmitted?
FIV is difficult to spread. The virus is fragile and does not survive long in the environment. It is killed by air, light, heat and regular household disinfectants.
FIV is primarily transmitted through a deep, penetrating bite (FIV cat to Non-FIV cat) where the virus (in the saliva) is injected directly into the bloodstream of the Non-FIV cat. Bites of this kind are extremely rare, except in free-roaming, un-neutered tomcats.
FIV is not passed through open wounds. And, FIV is not passed casually such as the sharing of food or water dishes or toys, mutual grooming, snuggling, mock fighting, shared litter boxes, scratches, not even sneezes. You can cuddle FIV and Non-FIV cats at the same time and not spread the virus.
Can FIV cats live with other cats?
Yes, FIV cats can live with both FIV and Non-FIV cats without spreading the virus as long as all are non-aggressive. This is usually a matter of introducing cats SLOWLY. Any time a new cat is added to a household, there should be a slow introductory period whether cats are FIV or Non-FIV.
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