The status of Charlie - FIV+ was
last posted on 09/05/26 by
Keep calm and purr on.
Male Cat, Domestic Short Hair
Domestic Short Hair
Description:
An approved adoption application is required to meet me in my foster home -- fill out an application today! Our mailing address is Reston, VA and our cats fostered in NoVA and DC homes. Washington, D.C.- Suburban Virginia/Maryland Area inquiries only, please! 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
