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My name is Bruce -needs medical foster!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated 1 day ago

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Age
Young
Sex
Male
Pet ID
20291782
Hair Length
short

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Alert icon Not good with dogs
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:

BRUCE IS LOOKING FOR A MEDICAL FOSTER HOME

 

Bruce is a happy, good-natured kitty that enjoys the attention and affection of people. As you can see, he does not mind snuggling close for petting and loving. Come meet this happy, good-natured fellow and see for yourself what a great kitty he is.

Bruce is both FIV and FLEV positive. He is looking for a medical foster home where he can spend the rest of his days giving and receiving lots of love!

 FIV in cats is similar to HIV (the human immunodeficiency virus) and causes a feline disease that is similar to AIDS in humans.  Although FIV is similar to AIDS in humans it is a highly species-specific virus that infects only felines. While there is currently no definitive cure for FIV in felines, with proper care there is no reason a cat infected with FIV cannot live a very normal, healthy life for many years -- if managed appropriately.

Feline leukemia is a disease that only affects cats -- it cannot be transmitted to people, dogs, or other animals. FeLV is passed from one cat to another through saliva, blood, and to some extent, urine and feces. There is presently no cure for FeLV infection. Secondary infections can be treated as they appear.

Birth date Feb 2023

April 27, 2024, 2:34 pm
Rescue
Animal Refuge Center

Contact info

Pet ID
20291782
Contact
Address
18011 Old Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers, FL 33917

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

ARC is open to the public from 10am to 3 pm Wednesday through Sunday, except major holidays. The shelter is at 18011 Old Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers, near Lee Civic Center. Appointments necessary to visit/adopt. Visit our website for instructions. www.AnimalRefugeCenter.com

Adoption application

More about this rescue

The Animal Refuge Center (ARC) of Fort Myers is a not for profit animal welfare society dedicated to stopping the escalating cost to impound, care for, kill and dispose of dogs and cats dying for no reason other than having been born. ARC is helping to cut the large numbers of homeless animals which eventually cuts the costs to taxpayers, which to date has reached over half a million dollars a year.

ARC is a non-euthanasia organization. Once we accept an animal for adoption, IT WILL NOT BE DESTROYED TO MAKE ROOM FOR ANOTHER. We are here to help the unwanted and neglected animals who now face certain death.