Adoption information
I've been adopted!
About Boris (Nc085)
If you are reading this and you think you can help, you must be a very special person! this is boris, who looks to be over 7 years old now. He is affectionate and very friendly. He is the most beautiful, affectionate, cuddly cat you will find!! if you met him, you would see how much of a special cat he is. He loves to be handled and if he isn't getting enough pats, he will force his head into you to grab your attention. A big purring ball of fluff waiting patiently for his new home. He was dropped into the newman veterinary hospital after his previous owners found him on the street only a few months back; they brought him in to get a fiv test. Unfortunately boris's test has shown that he is positive and has fiv (feline immunodeficiency virus, or cat aids - please see further information under medical notes). His owners have given him to the vet clinic safe as they can no longer care for him. However, for safe, euthanasia is not an option, and we are determined to help boris find a loving home. We recommend boris re-homed in a single cat household. He will have to remain an indoor cat, which isn’t a problem as long as he receives plenty of love. If you are able to give this beautiful boy a chance, he would be eternally grateful and would show you all the love has to offer. If you have any questions or would like more pictures, please don't hesitate to contact us at safe newman
Medical notes
**this is some of what wikepedia has to say about fiv: it can attack the immune system of cats, much like the hiv can attack the immune system of human beings. Fiv can be tolerated well by cats, but can eventually lead to debilitation of the immune system in its feline hosts by the infection and exhaustion of t-helper (cd4+) cells. Humans cannot be infected by fiv nor can cats be infected by hiv. The primary modes of fiv transmission are deep bite wounds and scratches, where the infected cat’s blood-tainted saliva enters the other cat’s bloodstream. This most often occurs during territorial battles between males. Cats housed exclusively indoors are much less likely to be infected, provided they do not come in contact with infected cats. Fiv is not typically fatal for cats, and fiv positive cats can live for many years, especially if they are given medical attention and supportive care when necessary. Many live as long as fiv negative cats. **
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.