My name is Barnacle!

From one of our Volunteers:
"This lovely little guy comes right out of his enclosure, ready to greet you and show you some affection.  He loves to be picked up, put in your lap, and brushed.  He loves to visit the other cats, and will reach out and touch them, or just sit in front of their enclosure and just gaze at them.  Then he’ll check out everything in the room with an air of royalty, aided by his very regal high white furry boots. Barnacle loves to head-butt your shoes, and will sit in front of you, speaking in his own particular language, telling you that it’s time for him to be picked up again. This sweet boy is a real lap-cat."

While Barnacle is a happy, healthy cat, Barnacle has tested positive for FIV and will need some accommodations in his new home to ensure the health and safety of both him and others:
1. He must be an INDOOR CAT ONLY.
2. He should be the only cat in the home - or can live with other FIV+ cats.
3. He should be provided with good nutrition and fed a quality, healthy diet.

Barnacle's adoption fee has been generously sponsored by one of his friends. ($0)

FIVE REASONS TO ADOPT AN FIV+ CAT:
1. Cats with FIV can live long and healthy lives!
With proper care, a FIV+ cat can live a long and comfortable life. In fact, it’s not uncommon for cats infected with FIV to live up to 12 years! Like with any cat, the lifespan of an FIV+ cat will depend on the luck of the draw. But since the health and lifespan of a cat with FIV depends so much on maintaining a strong immune system there are some things you can do to stack the odds, including keeping your cat indoors, scheduling regular wellness checkups, and feeding a high-nutrition diet.
2.They're just cats!
Just like every other cat, FIV+ cats have their own unique personality and traits
3. You're helping our shelter rescue more FIV+ cats
By adopting an FIV+ cat, you are not only getting a new best friend, but we will then be able to help another FIV+ cat in need!
4. FIV is not transmittable to humans
While other cats can transmit FIV to each other, it's not transmittable to humans or other species. Looking to adopt two cats? Great! Two FIV+ cats are always better than 1!
5. You're saving a life
When you adopt any cat, including FIV+ cats, you are saving a life and opening up a kennel for another cat in need.

TO ADOPT ME:
Start by clicking the “Apply to Adopt” button on my profile!
1.Once you have filled out the adoption questionnaire, our Adoptions team will follow up with you via phone or email as soon as possible.
2.If we are a match, the Adoptions team will schedule a meet and greet appointment at the shelter.

If you have any questions regarding our adoption process, please reach out to us at adopt@hihs.org.

Please note: Our shelters are open for walk-in visits on Friday-Tuesday, from 10am to 4pm; all adoptions are by appointment only.