Fat Tony

Fat Tony has retired from the Gangsta Street Cat Gang and is looking for his special home today!

Tony came to us, beaten up, scarred and with open wounds from defending himself against the other street cats on his turf. A kind hearted person took him in and brought him to SCAR to see if we could find him a safe home.

Fat Tony will need a cat experienced person to teach him to be a domesticated cat (he's already learnt heaps with us) He uses his litterbox really well and loooves roast chicken. His adopters will need to take their time with pats as Fat Tony can be unforgiving once you've crossed him. Tony was in such poor condition that pats were something that hurt. Now that he's better he's coming around to the idea of affection as he's all better now!

Tony does have FIV after living on the streets, he has contracted it from fighting and will need to be inside only (he would love a cat run though). Fat Tony may be able to live with another FIV + cat down the track but for now we think he'd settle much better in a home of his own, without the worry of another feline.

Cat's like Tony usually don't get a second chance but we are hoping the right person is out there for him. He really deserves a safe place and a person to show him the good life.

Tony is 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.