Sammy

New Albany OH 43054

Hi I’m Sammy, and sadly, I’ve been waiting for a forever home for many months! But let me tell you about myself, and then you’ll know what a FANTASTIC cat I am! I’m a big boy, which is a bonus because there’s more of me to love and cuddle! And I love to cuddle!! I’m very laid back, confident, and just an all around super nice cat! Plus, I am very very handsome (and modest!) My foster mom thinks I’m funny, and loves how I sit with my hind legs straight out behind me (see how talented I am?) She also loves taking me for walks on my harness, and I love that too! I’m a great friend and companion! Now for the news that seems to make people nervous about me – I’m FIV and FeLV positive, which means I’ve been exposed to those viruses. But there’s a lot of information about those viruses that you should know before you decide against adopting me! First, there are stages of each disease, and us FIV/FeLV cats can still live good, long lives! The good thing about me is that I’m healthy and young! I can even live with another cat – as long as the other cat is vaccinated for FeLV! I can also live with another FeLv cat. Or I can be the only king of your household! Please think about giving me a chance! I’m a wonderful cat! And only a very special person should have me! I know whoever does will have a very big heart Read on below about FIV and FeLV. Apply Here to make Sammy a part of your family! Napetrescue.org/adopt FIV is an immune system virus, meaning a cat could have a reduced ability to fight infection if they get sick. Most FIV-infected cats live many years—sometimes their entire lives—without any visible effects from the virus, so an FIV-positive diagnosis is not cause for alarm. FIV is primarily transmitted through a deep bite wound. Non-aggressive cats pose no danger to other cats. Once neutered, most cats are not aggressive. The virus does not spread through mutual grooming, sharing food and water bowls, or sharing a litter box. Humans cannot get it. The virus has a long incubation period, meaning that a cat who tests FIV-positive may live free of FIV-related disease for a lifetime! Did you know that almost all shelters now adopt out FIV cats? FIV cats deserve a good loving home just like any other cat! FeLV: Cats that test positive for FeLV tend to have shorter lifespans, however during the early stages of infection, cats may not display any symptoms. If provided proper care and management, many cats with FeLV live years in good health. FeLV is only contagious to cats and doesn’t affect people, dogs, or other animals. The virus is not persistent in the environment and typically only survives a couple hours outside a cat’s body. Many cats with FeLV have a good quality of life and can live many years in good health if the virus and their symptoms are managed well.