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Our FIV+ cats available for adoption

See some of our FIV+ adoptions!

              

Hello, my name is Theo and I am a male long-haired tan and white kitty born August 1, 2005. I am neutered and have all of my claws.

I was given up by my family because they became allergic to me. I am still sad about it, but I had to go on and find a new family to love.

I have a great personality and love to be scratched around my neck. I purr like crazy when you do that! I love to run around the house and jump on and off the furniture just for fun. I like high places so I can watch what's going on. The top of the frig is always a good spot for observation. I enjoy a nice warm bath from time to time but do not like my nails trimmed. My feet are sensitive! Of all the things I love, taking a walk on a leash is my favorite.

I need to stay on a corn-free wet food diet since my tummy can be a bit sensitive. Fancy feast chicken is my favorite. Oh, almost forgot. I am FIV+  but don't get scared. I am healthy and do not require special treatment. Please read all about it below. I really miss having my own family and hope that you might give me a second chance. Why not stop in to meet me?

If you are interested in meeting me, please email volunteer-schaumburg@pacthumanesociety.org.

All of our FIV+ cats are:

 

  • spayed or neutered

  • current on vaccinations

  • housetrained

  • socialized

  • asymptomatic (healthy, not showing symptoms of illness)

  • FeLV-negative

What you should know about Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV):

  1. FIV can only be carried by felines (cats).  It cannot be spread to other species such as humans or dogs.

  2. FIV is NOT a death sentence.  Many FIV+ cats can live many years without becoming symptomatic / ill (same as any other cat).

  3. Unlike the Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV), FIV is not transmitted between cats through casual contact, such as sharing food bowls, grooming, litterboxes, or living in the same area.

  4. FIV is primarily transmitted to other cats through blood transfusions and vicious, penetrating bite wounds.  Bites of this nature are very rare and are most common amongst intact (not neutered) outdoor tom cats.

  5. FIV-positive cats can co-exist with FIV-negative cats, provided the home is stable, calm, and the cats are friendly with each other.  Proper integration is critical, as well as an honest assessment of the cats' personalities.

  6. The most important things an adopter can do is keep the cat indoors in a clean, low-stress environment, and feed the cat a high-quality food. 

  7. FIV+ cats' health has to be monitored, and any sign of illness needs to be treated by a vet immediately (same as any other cat).

  8. FIV+ cats need to be kept separate from cats and other animals who are sick.

  9. Unfortunately, any cat for adoption anywhere might have a disorder or undetected disease that might lead to a premature death.   An FIV- result does not guarantee a long life, and an FIV+ result does not guarantee a short one.

Stop by to see our cats available at our PETsMART adoption centers, or contact our Feline Foster Care Coordinator to arrange an appointment with a cat in foster care.

No-kill FIV & FeLV Cat Sanctuaries

(These organizations are not affiliated with PACT Humane Society.  Sanctuaries typically do not adopt out animals.  Please check with each organization regarding their policies before deciding to place a cat there to insure their policies meet with your hopes/expectations.)

More information on FIV:

 

Some of our FIV+ Adoptions

Earl is a playful, energetic kitten. He loves to wrestle, play with other animals, chase toys and snuggle. Tahoe is 3 years old and he was rescued outdoors. He is a very large boy, but loves attention and will talk to you.
Tigger is a laid back, loving kitty. He much enjoys being pet and scratched under the chin. He was found outside by one of our volunteers in her backyard. Squiggley Quiggley is a sweet young kitty that loves to give you head butts to show you she wants attention. She was rescued from the streets of Chicago suburbia.
Mindy is very playful, energetic and independent.   She likes to be near people, especially at night to cuddle next to them, but she's not a lap cat by day.  Mindy does not like other cats.  Evander is a 10-year old gentle cuddle bug, who loves people and warm laps. He is affectionate, talkative, and likes to be brushed. He also does not mind wearing costumes!

Garth, Male, 7 years old.   Alpha cat, very friendly with people.

 Bubba is a hunk of burnin' love.  He is an unusually affectionate cat who has never met a stranger.  He is one of our best cats ever.  Must see!
Cyrus - Male, Siamese mix. 1½ - 2 years old,
12 lbs., claws intact.   Was presumably abandoned outside by his family, and shown here in his cage.  He's at a foster home now, getting adjusted to his new life.  He's very affectionate -- even loves tummy rubs! 

Luna

DOB:  6/11/05

Affectionate, friendly, playful (she's a kitten!).
Mitch - Male, 5-6 years old.   Mitch is a total lovebug who even doesn't mind a bath!  Hamlet - Male, 5 years old, Himalayan mix. 

 

Morrie - Male, 2 years old.  Long-haired orange tabby.  Rescued from outdoors.  Friendly, happy-to-lucky cat. 

Hoover - Male - short-haired orange, 1-2 years old. 

 

 

Peaches

Male - Medium-haired orange & white, 2 years old.

 Jackson - Male, 1-2 years old, Short-haired brown tabby.  Rescued from a downstate shelter. 

 

Big Boy

Male - Long-haired Tuxedo.  3 years old. 

Frodo - 1½ years old. Neutered male. Short-haired tabby with white patches.  Claws intact.  Rescued from outdoors.  
Miriam, Female, Russian Blue mix, 3 yrs., 7 lbs., claws intact.  Saved from euthanasia when transferred from another shelter.  Aries - 6 years old.  Neutered male.  Short-haired grey & white.  Transferred from another shelter. 

 
Jasper

(Male/neutered) 10 years old, 13½ lbs.   Very affectionate, loves to be held over your shoulder.   Will greet you when you return home from work.  This sweetheart, who was found near death in a dumpster, wants a new chance at a happy life. 

Cassie

Female, 2 years old, short-haired Calico.  Transfered from another shelter. 

Garfield - Male, 3 years old. Gentle, affectionate. 12 lbs., short haired orange tabby. Transferred from another shelter. Fieval

Male, 2-4 years old.  Extremely affectionate, good-natured, outrageously playful, vocal.  Not comfortable with dogs.  Transferred from another shelter.

 
Socks

Male, neutered, short-haired grey tabby with white paws and white underside, 2-3 yrs., claws intact. He is a very friendly cat, though he knows when to tell you to stop petting him. As you can see he acts like he wants his belly rubbed but isn't ready for that yet. 

 

 Victor

Easy-going, friendly, innocent, loves to explore.  Long-haired orange & white tabby, 5 years old, 10 lbs., claws intact.  Rescued from municipal facility.

Rocky

(Male/neutered) 2 years old, 14½ lbs.  Rescued from outdoors.  Very affectionate & friendly.  May need to be an only cat, so he can get all the attention he needs.

 Mia

(Female/spayed) 6 years old, front-declawed, 11 3/4 lbs.  This sweet girl was once supposedly an "indoor only" cat.  We rescued her from a municipal facility from certain death.