Meatloaf

Howdy, I'm so pleased to meet you. My name is Meatloaf, although to be honest I am more of a ham. I am a super sweet tabby with white, around 2 years old. I arrived here as a stray on December 5, and unfortunately, I arrived with FIV. You can read more about that below, but the short story is that I can live a long life with FIV, and it is much harder for me to pass it to an FIV negative cat than was previously believed. I am a big, wonderful boy who deserves a forever family. Luckily, the nice people here know all of this, so I am available for adoption. I have not shared yet how I feel about other felines, but a slow and patient introduction is always a good plan. I am ready to go home with you - neutered, microchipped, vaccinated appropriate to age, and negative for Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV). SPECIAL NEEDS: Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). In infected cats, FIV attacks the immune system, leaving the cat vulnerable to other infections. Though there is no cure for FIV, recent studies suggest that cats with FIV commonly live average life spans, as long as they are not also infected with feline leukemia virus. FIV is a highly species-specific virus that infects only felines. There is currently no evidence that FIV can infect or cause disease in humans. The primary mode of transmission for FIV is through bite wounds from an infected cat. Casual, non-aggressive contact, such as sharing water bowls or mutual grooming, does not appear to be an efficient route of spreading the virus. As a result, CATS IN HOUSEHOLDS WITH STABLE SOCIAL STRUCTURES WHERE HOUSEMATES DO NOT FIGHT ARE AT LITTLE RISK OF ACQUIRING FIV INFECTIONS. The SCAC Adoption Application is available in a fillable PDF and can be downloaded at www.meowmobile.org. The completed application can be faxed or emailed to the number/address provided on the form, or you can bring it with you to SCAC. No appointment is necessary. We hope to see you soon!