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My name is Cindy & Loretta!

Posted over 4 months ago

Cared for by For Animals

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Brown Tabby
Age
2 years 10 months old, Adult
Sex
Female
Pet ID
Hair Length
short

My details

Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Has special needs

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Meet Cindy and Loretta, charming feline companions whose bond is as unbreakable as the love they share. These two lovely ladies, despite facing the challenges of feline leukemia virus (FeLV) with resilience, have forged a friendship that shines brighter than ever.

Cindy, the radiant brown tabby with mesmerizing swirls adorning her coat, is a beacon of warmth and affection. Outgoing and spirited, she delights in showering her human friends with cuddles and gentle kisses. Cindy's playful spirit comes to life when presented with wand toys, capturing her attention and showcasing her agility. While she may have a reserved side around other cats, her heart opens wide for her dearest friend, Loretta.

Loretta, the refined and petite companion, is a tabby with soft, plush fur. She has the cutest little mannerism of raising one of her front paws slightly off the ground when she sits. Although she is more cautious and reserved, Loretta blossoms into a playful spirit, especially when in the company of her closest confidante, Cindy. Delighting in solo play with her toys, Loretta reveals her charming personality as she gracefully engages with her surroundings. Once trust is established, Loretta appreciates the gentle touch of human hands and soft pets.

Together, Cindy and Loretta find solace and joy in each other's company. Their favorite pastime involves basking in the warm rays of sunlight streaming through their cat tree, creating a serene tableau of contentment. Their unique personalities complement one another, creating a harmonious balance within their shared space.

These remarkable feline friends, both facing the challenges of being FeLV positive, have forged a bond that transcends their circumstances. Both are currently in good health. Their story is an inspiring testament to the power of friendship and love, proving that even in the face of adversity, a warm heart and a loyal friend can light the way to a brighter tomorrow. Adopting Cindy and Loretta means welcoming not just two cats into your home but inviting the purest form of companionship and love that these inseparable friends have to offer.

About Adopting FeLV+ Cats
Cats with FeLV (Feline Leukemia Virus) can live normal lives for prolonged periods of time, although they generally have a shorter lifespan than cats who are not infected. The important thing to remember is that no matter how much time they have, it will be better because they are with you in a loving home.

FeLV is a virus that affects a cat’s immune system. It is not cancer, but it weakens the cat’s immune system, making opportunistic infections and some forms of cancer more likely. FeLV is only contagious to other cats. It is spread from cat to cat via prolonged, direct contact with an infected cat’s saliva (sharing food bowls, grooming each other, etc.), urine, blood, and from queen to kittens during pregnancy. FeLV is species specific, so humans and other animals such as dogs cannot contract the virus. The virus itself is not airborne and dies rapidly in the environment, so you won't have to worry about carrying the virus on clothes when you leave the house or have friends over. However, FeLV+ cats must be separated from FeLV- cats.
Rescue
For Animals

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Donation

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

You can see our adoption process here: https://www.foranimalsinc.com/adopt

Prior to adopting one of our wonderful pets, you will be asked to fill out an adoption application. Upon approval, you will sign an adoption contract and pay the $150 adoption fee, which covers the cost of spay/neuter and vaccines for your new companion.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Most of our cats are in private foster homes, so an approved application is required to arrange a meeting. There is no fee for the application, and no obligation. We usually start with a virtual meet & greet, and most of our fosters also allow in-person meet & greets if one is desired after the virtual meet & greet.

More about this rescue

Who we are
For Animals, Inc. is a TNR (trap, neuter, return) group based in Queens, NY. We are a New York State not for profit Corporation with (501) C-3 status. We are an all volunteer organization that has been rescuing and caring for feral and abandoned cats since 2008.

What we do
The focus of our operation is a TNR program. For Animals, Inc. rescues stray and abandoned cats and then transports them to a veterinarian office where they are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, dewormed and checked for general health. Afterward, they are fostered in a cage free environment until they are adopted into safe, loving homes.

Why we do it
With tens of thousands of feral cats on the streets of NYC, our focus is on TNR as an effort to humanely reduce the overall population, one colony at a time. By neutering & spaying the feral cats in the colony and adopting out friendly strays and kittens, the colony stabilizes and begins to shrink over time.