Melvin

Melvin, a lovely tabby approximately 4 years old, was rescued in Queens and is very much looking forward to his new life as a pampered indoor cat! Low-key and confident (once he knows you), Melvin loves to know what you're up to, and likes to be in the same room as his human friends. He's particularly fond of getting petted on his head! Melvin is FIV positive and FeLV negative. Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) is a lentivirus, like HIV, that affects cats around the world. FIV is only contagious among cats and difficult to transmit. It is also slow-acting, so cats generally do not show any symptoms until years after being infected. The amount of time it takes for the virus to make a cat become immune compromised can vary, but once symptomatic, FIV positive cats are more vulnerable to contracting other diseases. However, with the proper care, FIV positive cats can live healthy, happy lives. Come see Melvin at Petco Union Square!