Arwen - FIV+ - Protectors of Animals

We are scheduling appointments for adopters to come in and meet our available cats. You do not need to choose a specific cat and we are not placing cats on hold for specific adopters. Arwen is FIV+.

Two-year-old Arwen shares her name with an elven character from J. R. R. Tolkein's Lord of the Rings series. This connection is possibly due to her engaging impish ways. Arwen is a 'best of both worlds' cat. She is a lap lover who enjoys a warm snuggle on a toasty person to relax and have a snooze. And she is an energetic nosey-Rosy who likes to be involved in everything. Arwen runs her own surveillance program and keeps up-to-date on the goings on around her. She's thorough and misses nothing.

Because Arwen is versatile - offering both a traditional lazy cat side and a silly mischievous cat side - she's an ideal candidate for a broad range of adopters. Arwen has a little something for everyone. She's even shown that she can coexist with other respectful felines if offered the proper introduction. If you are an adopter looking for a little elvish magic, Arwen can deliver.

FIV+ - Despite what many people think, cats with this condition can live perfectly long, happy, healthy lives. The Feline Immunodeficiency Virus is a slow virus that affects a cat’s immune system over a period of years. FIV is a cat-only disease and cannot be spread to humans or other non-felines. FIV cats most often live long, healthy, and relatively normal lives with no symptoms at all. FIV is not easily passed between cats. It cannot be spread casually - like in litter boxes, water and food bowls, or when snuggling and playing. It is rarely spread from a mother to her kittens. FIV+ cats should be kept as healthy as possible. Keep them indoors and free from stress, feed them a high-quality diet, keep and treat any secondary problems as soon as they arise.