Iggy – Special Appointment – FIV+

Name:  Iggy

Age:     6 years

Breed: DSH

Sex:  Male

 

 

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.   

Iggy is 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 n 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, and treat any secondary problems as soon as they arise.

If you are interested in Iggy, please let us know so we can schedule a special appointment for you.  Iggy is in a foster home where he is more comfortable.  

Seven-year-old Iggy has seen Bad Things. He’ll never tell you about it, because it just doesn’t matter anymore. He’s off the mean streets now, safe and warm and learning the Ways of the Humans. Iggy is very smart. He’s learning where the food comes from, and he’s learning that a bit of petting is rather nice, and best of all, he’s learning that he doesn’t have to be scared anymore. Iggy is delightfully low-maintenance and has excellent manners – he keeps himself glossy and sleek, always uses the litter box, and stays off the countertops. Every day, he’s learning new things – how to play with a string, how to chase a mouse-toy… he watches you with his luminous green eyes until he understands what you want. He’s not quite a lap-cat yet, but with a little bit of time,

love and patience, Iggy will soon become his best self – and your best friend. The sky is the limit for Iggy!

Medical notes: Iggy has FIV. He has had most of his teeth removed, but this doesn’t seem to bother him or affect his appetite.

 

Adoptions are now done by appointment only. Email [email protected] for more info and an appointment. Adopters must have an approved application before scheduling an appointment.

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