SILVER TABBY CAT FOR ADOPTION PATCH
SILVER TABBY CAT FOR ADOPTION FULL

If you are looking for a beautiful pair of gentle girls, Kiwi and Matcha would be perfect! Their whole world was turned upside down and they are once again searching for a forever home and a person that will give them unconditional love and endless cuddles. She needs to be adopted alongside her best friend, Matcha they've grown up together and are very sweet indoor cats.They were surrendered to the Devore Animal Shelter after their owner died. Kiwi's first instinct in new environments is to hide, but giving her some time (and treats) tends to bring out her courage, and she is diligent about making biscuits and taking siestas.

SILVER TABBY CAT FOR ADOPTION PATCH

She's happy to lay in a patch of sunshine or on your lap, and though she rarely meows, she purrs freely when she's being brushed or receiving head scratches she'll even grab your hand if you stop before she's ready. More about FeLV: catadoptionteam.Kiwi is a beautiful two-year-old brown tabby (born 6/5/21) she's a bit on the shy side, but once she gets used to you she's not afraid to come up and demand cuddles.

SILVER TABBY CAT FOR ADOPTION FULL

“They are both so full of life,” shares Karl, “It feels good to give them a stable home.” Karl says Dusk and Heike are “the coolest cats I’ve ever had!” Dusk is friendly with everyone, while Heike is cautious but loves her family. “I don’t know if I would have chosen to adopt FeLV-positive cats before,” Karl says, “but if you’re in a position to do so, it’s so rewarding and absolutely worth it.” If you’re not sure about adopting a cat with special needs, Karl understands. Adopters seem to agree - adoptions of FeLV-positive cats have doubled each of the past three years! At CAT, we believe they deserve the chance to find homes. “It’s sweet to see how they spend time together grooming or cuddled up too.”Īlthough it can be a difficult disease, FeLV-positive cats can make excellent companions.

“They wrestle around every day and play a lot,” Karl says. Last March, Karl adopted a gray tabby kitten named Dusk. Karl holds Dusk, a silver tabby, in his arms.

When he saw four FeLV-positive kittens looking for a home, he knew it was time. Karl started watching CAT’s social media. “Heike definitely needed another friend,” he shares. He even began searching for another one to adopt. But now, more shelters have FeLV adoption programs, and adopters are stepping up to give these cats loving homes.Īlthough Karl hadn’t planned on adopting an FeLV-positive cat, he was committed to Heike. A positive FeLV test in a shelter used to mean a cat wouldn’t even get a chance at adoption. But those are usually happy, quality years for the cats and their families. Because of this, these cats should only have feline companions who also have FeLV.įeLV-positive cats generally have a shortened lifespan, with most living just a few years past diagnosis. Photo by CLSmith Photography.Ĭats can spread FeLV by sharing dishes or litter boxes, as well as through mutual grooming and biting. Karl’s first cat, Heike, for whom Dusk was adopted as a companion. Additional preventive care and low-stress, indoor-only homes help. He wasn’t sure what it would mean for Heike’s care or if it would mean he couldn’t adopt a second cat.įeLV is an incurable virus that can weaken a cat’s immune system, making it harder for them to fight off infections and disease. When he took his new calico cat to the vet, they recommended testing for feline leukemia virus (FeLV). Two years ago, Karl adopted Heike from a local shelter. Karl didn’t intend to adopt a cat with special needs.

Silver tabby cat for adoption