Harley came to us as a stray and is so happy to be inside again! He loves to have attention and spend time with people. Harley gets along with most other nice cats or would be happy as your one and only. He has huge polydactyl front paws too.
Harley has tested positive for FIV, also known at kitty Aids. Just like with people it is NOT contagious through casual contact. It's safe to share food, water, and litter box with a negative cat. FIV is only passed by a deep bite wound, where saliva from the positive cat enters the blood stream of another kitty. This is very rare in socialized house cats.
FIV cats can have a shorter life span in part due to the fact that with a compromised immune system they are more prone to contracting infections. FIV positive cats must live strictly indoors to reduce the chances of contracting something dangerous.
It is NOT a death sentence! FIV positive cats can live well into their teens and have a very normal life.
If interested in adopting, start at CatsCT.org. See this kitty in purrson at Bridgeport Petco anytime the store is open.
