Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Needs special attention,
Story
Yes — for Danni’s Adopt-a-Pet bio, I’d add a short **FeLV FAQ** because a lot of people see “FeLV positive” and immediately assume she can’t have a good life. The key is to educate without overwhelming them.
Here’s a fuller version:
**Meet Danni!** 🐾
Danni is a beautiful young girl with a gentle soul and one of the cutest little quirks at Noah’s Arc.
She can be a little shy when you first meet her, but with patience and a calm approach, Danni begins to relax and show just how sweet she really is. She is the kind of cat who may take a little time to trust, but once she feels safe, her quiet, affectionate personality starts to shine.
And then there is her famous little tongue.
Danni is known around Noah’s Arc as our resident **“Blep Queen”** because she often lets just the tip of her tongue peek out, giving her an expression that is impossible not to love.
Danni is **FeLV positive**, but that is only one part of her story. FeLV-positive cats can still enjoy loving, meaningful lives, sometimes for years after diagnosis, especially with regular veterinary care and close monitoring. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="0"}
For the right adopter, Danni would be such a special companion. A quieter, patient home would suit her well, and because FeLV can spread between cats through prolonged close contact, grooming, bites, and shared bowls or litter boxes, she should ideally live as the only cat or with another FeLV-positive cat. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="1"}
### A few important FeLV facts
**What is FeLV?**
FeLV stands for Feline Leukemia Virus. It is a virus that affects cats and can weaken the immune system over time. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="2"}
**Can people or dogs catch FeLV?**
FeLV is a feline-specific virus. It is not considered a risk to people or dogs. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="3"}
**Can Danni live with another cat?**
She can live with another FeLV-positive cat. Because FeLV can be transmitted between cats through close contact, an FeLV-negative cat should generally be housed separately unless a veterinarian has helped the adopter assess the specific situation and risks. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="4"}
**Does FeLV mean Danni is sick right now?**
Not necessarily. Cats with FeLV can look and feel completely normal for extended periods. Regular veterinary care and monitoring are especially important so any changes can be caught early. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="5"}
**Can FeLV-positive cats still have a good quality of life?**
Absolutely. FeLV is a serious diagnosis, but it does not mean a cat cannot enjoy affection, play, comfort, companionship, and a happy home. Cornell notes that FeLV-positive cats can live normal lives for prolonged periods, although their long-term prognosis varies from cat to cat. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="6"}
Danni may need a little extra understanding, but she has just as much love to give as any other cat.
She is waiting for someone who will look beyond three letters — **FeLV** — and see the sweet, slightly shy, wonderfully adorable Blep Queen underneath.
Could you be Danni’s person?
**About Noah’s Arc Animal Rescue**
Noah’s Arc Animal Rescue is a nonprofit animal rescue located in East Tennessee. Since 1991, we have been dedicated to rescuing homeless dogs and cats and helping them find safe, loving, lifelong homes.
Our pets are spayed/neutered, microchipped, up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, current on flea/tick prevention, dewormed, and examined by a veterinarian. Dogs are heartworm tested and cats are FIV/FeLV tested when age appropriate, unless otherwise noted.
Meet-and-greets are scheduled by appointment after an adoption application has been submitted. Our adoption process is designed to help each pet find the right forever home.
One thing I’d **not** put in the bio is a specific life-expectancy number. There is a published median after diagnosis, but individual FeLV cases vary a lot, and I think a general “can live good lives for years” message is much better for an adoption listing.
