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About Chip ๐ Happy, playful, easy cat!
Meet Chip, the happiest, most easy-going cat around!
Chip's humorous nature is contagious. His antics bring smiles and laughter to everyone around him. When he's in the mood for extra pats, he'll subtly signalโperhaps a gentle head bump or a contented purr. He's always ready to greet our volunteers with open paws and adores affection as much as every toy he sees you pick up!
As you move around getting things done or just relaxing, Chip will curiously follow you, ensuring he doesn't miss any action, the chance to play, or opportunity to sit with you for a cuddle.
Chip has FIV but don't let that deter you! He lives life with boundless enthusiasm and a zest for adventure and FIV doesn't, and shouldn't define him. With a yearly vet check-ups, balanced diet, and stress-free environment this invisible condition is completely manageable and requires no more care or expense than normal responsible ownership of animals. We have extensive knowledge and experience owning and caring for FIV cats and more than happy to answer any questions you may have, please just ask. Chip and all FIV cats deserve wonderful lives and the frustrating label makes them overlooked and stuck in shelters much longer than they should be.
Chip and dogs is a no go,he's clearly had something happen in his past. But fear not his love for humans and orher cats more than compensates! He'll shower you with affection, and his expressive eyes will melt away any worries.
Chip is waiting for that special someone who'll appreciate his uniqueness. Are you ready to welcome this anazing boy into your home? ๐พโค๏ธ
Medical notes
Chip ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ ๐๐ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐๐ฌ๐ ๐๐จ๐ง'๐ญ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ค ๐จ๐๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐จ๐ง ๐ซ๐๐๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ, ๐ ๐๐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ง ๐ฎ๐ง๐ง๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ก๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ซ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ณ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ ๐ก๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ฌ!
The easiest way to understand Feline Immunodeficiency Virus is to think of HIV in humans - it causes a weakened immune system. The immune system of cats with FIV needs a bit of help to fight general illnesses. We give them this help through good nutrition, low stress, inside living and regular vet checks.
What is FIV:
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus means the immune system of the cat is not as strong as a non FIV catโs, and that general illnesses will be a little tougher for the catโs body to fight. Some FIV cats go on to live a normal, full life with few health concerns, however the majority do have a bit of a shorter life due to the wear and tear on their body. We think of FIV cats as very special as they arenโt aware they have FIV so behave just like any other cat, but need a bit of extra love and focus from us, like special needs animals do. For this reason adopting an FIV cat is hugely rewarding, thereโs something about giving them that special love that brings out the best in us humans.
How cats contract FIV:
FIV is usually contracted through deep bite wounds when cats fight on the street. There is a small number of females infected through mating and a small number of kittens who contract it from mum, but generally it's a male cat condition. FIV cats should be kept indoors permanently to keep them healthy and avoid them getting into fights and passing on the condition, or being bitten and having to fight a resulting infection.
Is it contagious to other animals or humans?
FIV is a feline disease only, it cannot be passed other species. Most FIV adults who come into our care are gentle, cat friendly and submissive. We believe they contract FIV from being bullied by more dominant roaming cats, NOT from being aggressive - FIV does NOT equal aggression.
FIV is transferred by deep bite wounds where the FIV cat's saliva and the other cat's blood mix, which means there has to be a serious fight for transference to happen. Another possible method of transmission is if the FIV cat grooms a non FIV cat quite alot, though this doesn't appear to happen between mothers and kittens so is variable.
Without fights (and possibly alot of grooming) most FIV cats live with non-FIV cats without passing on the condition. If the FIV cat youโre interested in adopting is cat friendly and would never initiate a fight with your existing cat, which we will be able to tell you, and if your cat is used to others and will happily accept a newbie in your home, they'll be absolutely fine together :)
Is it more expensive to own an FIV positive cat?
A little, but not more than a good owner would invest in their cat anyway. FIV cats need a good brand of quality food and these can be purchased in bulk online, lowering the cost substantially. We also recommend 6-monthly vet checks which can either entail a simple examination to check the catโs overall health, or a blood test to check whether the FIV has progressed to any further state in the body.
There are some supplements that can be purchased online and may assist in immune boosting. Overall owning an FIV cat should not cost more than adopting a kitten who will need having regular vet checks and vaccinations.
Please contact us to speak with our adoptions team about this FIV darling. Or email us to receive an info sheet with further details.
Watch videos of Chip ๐ Happy, playful, easy cat!
Adoption details
UNABLE TO ADOPT BUT WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT OUR WORK?
You can help us rescue, rehabilitate and rehome cats like Chip by donating to our organisation at the QR code in Chip's profile photos. Please scroll through the photos to find the QR code, hold your phone over it and it should take you to our secure fundraising page where you can select a once-off donation or weekly, fortnightly or monthly support payment. Every little bit helps us continue our work and keep our resources from being stretched to the limit. Alternatively please find other donation options below. Thankyou so much for your support!
๐ ABOUT OUR ORGANISATION
As well as working with dogs, Sunny Days runs Victoria's only specialised stray cat rehab facility on a rural property in Avalon, Vic. Our rehab centre operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is in constant demand due to the sheer number of cats born wild, and dogs no longer wanted.
Despite this demand, we have no source of ongoing funding. Unlike public pounds who enter into contracts with local councils to be the facility responsible for housing lost animals in that municipality, volunteer-run pounds like ours do not have the option to partner with a government organisation and have the running of the shelter funded - we are left to fund our work through our own pockets and community donations. Please see below for lots of secure ways you can donate to support our work.
๐ HOW YOU CAN HELP
We receive adoption fees, however our animals are adopted out less frequently than happens at other shelters and rescue organisations as our animals are with us for extended periods of rehabilitation. We rely on donations not only to help with immediate vet care when animals first come to us but also to keep them fed, parasite treated, vaccinated regularly and treated for illness or injury. You can donate to support our work by clicking the pink DONATE button on this page or via the alternate options below.
๐ TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION OPTIONS
You can help us rescue, rehabilitate and rehome the animals we take in by
๐พ Make a direct donation through Paypal: paypal.com/au/fundraiser/charity/4028482
๐พ Or through Paypal add us as your favourite charity so when you make a purchase $1 will automatically be donated to us: https://www.paypal.com/au/webapps/mpp/support-a-charity-at-checkout
๐พ Secure fundraising platform https://shoutforgood.com/charities/sunnydaysrescuerehab
๐พ Secure fundraising platform https://www.givenow.com.au/sunnydaysrescue
๐พ Bank transfer (to receive a receipt for tax purposes please contact us) ACC name: Sunny Days Rescue / BSB: 063 871 / ACC: 1035 7368
๐ OUR WORK WITH CATS
We take in full cat colonies, pregnant and nursing mothers, ophan kittens, FIV positive cats, and sick or injured cats. Cats are humanely trapped after being identified as un-owned; we don't take in domesticated cats and have extensive processes to ensure cats trapped are true strays as opposed to owned. We don't give cats deadlines to be socialised by or they'll be euthanised, we provide sanctuary for them for as long as they need.
๐ OUR WORK WITH DOGS
We take in dogs from community surrenders, owned arranged euthanasia which vets have intervened on, and greyhounds retired from or not suitable for racing. Most of our dogs are with us for an extended period of time to ensure we know them really well before putting them up for adoption, and have been assessed by professional dog trainers if not worked with extensively. We provide full discretion with adopters about dogs' health and behaviour and unlimited, 24 hour support to integrate adopted dogs into new homes, families and lifestyles.
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๐ OUR CHARITY & CONTACT DETAILS:
๐พ Email sunnydaysrescue@gmail.com
๐พ ABN: 58637293095
๐พ ACN: 637 293 095
๐พ Pet Registry Source: RE101233
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