Butters Was Horatio

Hey my name is Horatio

I'm a sweet little gentleman looking for my forever home.

I am a little shy at the moment and might be cautious at first but once I get to know you I'm really sweet. I'm looking for someone who doesn't mind that it will take me a little while to become comfortable.

I love head pats and head rubs and love to cuddle. If you give me all the pets in the world I even start to purr!

My foster mum says I am like a purr machine because all I do is purr in delight. I love to purr!

I am looking for a quiet home for myself as I'm a little nervous and want my furrever owner to put in dedication to help me come out of my shell more.

Horatio is FIV positive, this means that he will need to be an indoor only kitten and can only live with cats that have been vaccinated against FIV.

Am I the right fit for you? If so, please apply to adopt me today.

FIV positive this means he is looking for a indoor only home as a only cat or a fellow feline friend who has had FIV vaccinations. A bit about FIV. A cat diagnosed with FIV can live a normal happy life and can have a normal cat lifespan!

What is FIV? Also known as cat AIDS, feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is an infectious disease caused by a retrovirus belonging to the lentivirus family. It is in the same family as the feline leukemia virus (FeLV).

How is it spread? The virus is present in large quantities in the cat's saliva, and the most common mode of transmission is via bite wounds. Occasionally FIV is passed onto kittens who's mother is FIV positive. This may happen either in utero or via infected milk. Cats don't become infected via mutual grooming!

How is FIV treated? There is no cure for FIV, once a cat has it, it is for life.
The goal is to provide supportive care to the infected cat.
This may include:
• Regular veterinary check ups.
• Maintaining proper parasite control.
• Ensuring that prompt veterinary attention is sought at the first sign of illness. • Feed a high quality diet.
• Limiting their exposure to disease by keeping them indoors and away from neighbourhood or stray cats. • The use of anti bacterial and anti fungal drugs where recommended.
• Maintain a proper vaccination regime to protect your cat from other infectious diseases.