Remember when I was going off about Feline Immunodeficiency Virus or FIV, and how little is known about the disease to the layman.  So a poor cat that’s FIV+, even though he’s in perfect health, gets passed by thanks to his scarlet letters.

BUT!

Someone adopted a FIV+ lil boy this weekend.  Wanna see?



Leo is a long, lean and lanky one year old orange tabby. He is just as friendly as can be, and loves to be petted and will lean into a good cheek scratch. He will follow you around like a puppy. Leo came to us from a Santa Cruz area vet clinic, where he was being treated for some cuts and scrapes. Unfortunately, while living out on his own he contracted FIV. Therefore Leo will need to be an indoor-only kitty in a single cat home or with other FIV positive cats. Meet Leo at our Crossroads Shopping Village Adoption Center in Carmel, 153 Crossroads Blvd.


The following boy I went to visit in person.  As gorgeous as his picture is, it does not do him justice.  He is one big beautiful cat and sweet as he can be.



Marley is a big, handsome two year old pale buff tabby with beautiful light green eyes. If Marley were a painting, he would be a soft watercolor image. Marley came to us from the Salinas shelter, where he was picked up as a stray. It's obvious he had been well loved by someone in his past, because he is extremely friendly and well-socialized. Marley tested positive for FIV, so he needs to be an indoor-only cat, and needs to be a single cat or with other FIV positive kitties. Call (831) 333-0722 if you are interested in adopting this sweet, loving and beautiful boy.