Living with an FIV-positive pet

Gerald is a very special four-year-old cat, looking for a very special home. Why does he need very special home? He tested positive for FIV, which sounds a bit scary and might put off some potential adopters. In fact, in the past, FIV-positive cats have often been considered un-adoptable and are euthanized in many shelters. However, new research shows that FIV-positive cats are in fact very adoptable, and can live long, healthy lives. FIV is not zoonotic, so your family and your dogs are not at risk if you adopt an FIV-positive cat. FIV is contractible by cats alone, and being positive means that the cat has antibodies that have been exposed to the virus, but it can take years, if ever, before the cat develops any infection caused by FIV. So really, Gerald is pretty much just a normal cat looking for a great place to call his own. He has been at the center since March 15, so his adoption fee is sponsored by DAWG and only $20 for an approved adopter. We recommend that he be the only cat in the home so he can enjoy all of your attention - and he will tell you when he wants attention! For more information about Gerald, call 949-470-3045.