“They are both so full of life,” shares Karl, “It feels good to give them a stable home. Karl says Dusk and Heike are “the coolest cats I’ve ever had!” Dusk is friendly with everyone, while Heike is cautious but loves her family. “I don’t know if I would have chosen to adopt FeLV-positive cats before,” Karl says, “but if you’re in a position to do so, it’s so rewarding and absolutely worth it.” If you’re not sure about adopting a cat with special needs, Karl understands. Adopters seem to agree - adoptions of FeLV-positive cats have doubled each of the past three years! At CAT, we believe they deserve the chance to find homes. “It’s sweet to see how they spend time together grooming or cuddled up too.”Īlthough it can be a difficult disease, FeLV-positive cats can make excellent companions. Hes an 8 month old silver tabby who is available for adoption. Brown Tabby Exotic Shorthair 3 years Female Front Declawed 300. Our mission is to save cats in Stanly County NC by pairing them with responsible owners. “They wrestle around every day and play a lot,” Karl says. Silver-Shaded Persian 10 years Female Front Declawed 150 Peoria, IL. Last March, Karl adopted a gray tabby kitten named Dusk. Karl holds Dusk, a silver tabby, in his arms. When he saw four FeLV-positive kittens looking for a home, he knew it was time. Karl started watching CAT’s social media.
“Heike definitely needed another friend,” he shares. He even began searching for another one to adopt. But now, more shelters have FeLV adoption programs, and adopters are stepping up to give these cats loving homes.Īlthough Karl hadn’t planned on adopting an FeLV-positive cat, he was committed to Heike. A positive FeLV test in a shelter used to mean a cat wouldn’t even get a chance at adoption.
But those are usually happy, quality years for the cats and their families. Because of this, these cats should only have feline companions who also have FeLV.įeLV-positive cats generally have a shortened lifespan, with most living just a few years past diagnosis. Photo by CLSmith Photography.Ĭats can spread FeLV by sharing dishes or litter boxes, as well as through mutual grooming and biting. However, there are many things to consider before adopting a pet to help ensure youre able to. Karl’s first cat, Heike, for whom Dusk was adopted as a companion. Choosing to adopt a cat or kitten is an exciting time. Additional preventive care and low-stress, indoor-only homes help. He wasn’t sure what it would mean for Heike’s care or if it would mean he couldn’t adopt a second cat.įeLV is an incurable virus that can weaken a cat’s immune system, making it harder for them to fight off infections and disease. When he took his new calico cat to the vet, they recommended testing for feline leukemia virus (FeLV). Two years ago, Karl adopted Heike from a local shelter. living in rented accommodation? You might need a letter from your landlord.Karl didn’t intend to adopt a cat with special needs.you may be given the option to meet your potential pet by making an appointment to visit them in the centre.This helps us to ensure that you and your pet are right for each other We’ll then complete the cat matching process with you.once you’ve found a cat, either using our Find-a-cat tool or by speaking to us on the phone, you’ll need to fill in a homing questionnaire.Please note: all of our centres and branches are currently appointment only. You can find the opening times and address details of each centre by typing your postcode into our handy Find us tool. Photo about humane, shelter, animal, post, society, feline, kitten, laying, purr. While our branches and centres are all unique, Cats Protection aims to make the cat adoption process as easy as possible. Cute silver tabby and white kitten laying next to cat scratching post.
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