Charlie - FIV+
Domestic Short Hair · Young (1 year 3 months) · Male · Leesburg, VA
Notes from The Feline Foundation of Greater Washington, Inc.
Looking for a social butterfly in a sleek black suit? Look no further than Charlie! This incredibly friendly house panther absolutely adores people. The moment you walk into the room, Charlie will be there to greet you, demanding chin scratches and offering plenty of purrs in return. He thrives on human companionship and has never met a stranger.
Charlie does happen to be FIV-positive, but don't let that fool you! FIV-positive cats can live long, happy, healthy lives, and they can even live safely with other non-FIV cats as long as everyone gets along. Charlie has a heart of gold and a lifetime of love ready to share with his forever family.
Ready to add a little magic to your life? Fill out an application to meet Charlie today!
The FIV virus is not a reason not to adopt! It is not transmissible to people or to non-cat
species and is not a death sentence.
It simply reduces a cat's immune system as the cat
ages, which can leave the cat more vulnerable to other feline infections later in life.
Cat to cat transmission does not occur with casual contact and it is not airborne.
Cats who are FIV+ live long, happy lives! Please check out the below informational links about FIV to understand why it is not a reason to shy away from adopting:
https://www.fivcats.com/FIV/fiv_introduction.html
https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/feline-immunodeficiency-virus-fiv
About Charlie - FIV+
Gets along with
- Kids
- Yes
- Cats
- Yes
Home and care
- House-trained
- Yes
- Energy
- Slightly Active
- With new people
- Friendly
Health
- Vaccinations current
- Yes
- Special needs
- No
AffectionateEager to pleaseEven-temperedGentleGoofyIntelligentLap petPlayfulPlays with toys
As listed by The Feline Foundation of Greater Washington, Inc.. Please confirm anything important with them before you adopt.
What happens next
- Contact The Feline Foundation of Greater Washington, Inc. using the button. AdoptNearby does not take applications.
- They will send you their application or ask a few questions about your home.
- Most organizations arrange a meet, sometimes a home visit, then a small adoption fee that usually covers spay or neuter and vaccines. That fee is paid to The Feline Foundation of Greater Washington, Inc., never to AdoptNearby.
- Read the cats care guide so you arrive prepared.