MILO

Columbus OH 43221

MILO (FIV+) RUSSIAN BLUE MIX MALE DOB: 06/24/2024 Milo was a kitten born outside to a community cat mother at an apartment complex on the eastside. Milo grew up being held by neighborhood children, petted by the neighbors, feed by many that lived in the apartments. He grew up loved and part of the community of cats that lived there. He had happy days being petted, laying in the sun as people came and went but each night as the neighbors went home to their warm apartments with their families, Milo was left outside to find a place to sleep where it was warm and safe from the dangers of the outdoors. Day after day, Milor followed the people around hoping that someone would pick him up and take him home for good. But even though he felt loved, he never had the chance to be part of a family, to feel safe, to be someone's and not just a "community cat." When we were asked to rescue the very sweet and loving young cat, we knew when we met him hat he was special. He came right to us, thrilled to jump into our laps and jumped right into the car when we got in...he was ready for a new life. But then Milo (just when his luck was changing) got a devastating blow: He tested positive for FIV. Now we know that FIV+ cats, with diligent vet care and good nutritious food and a low stress environment, FIV cats can live just as long as a non-FIV+ cat....and they can even live with other non-FIV+ cats! But the issue is that this means that the chances of Milo finally finding the home he has been waiting his whole young life for....will be so much more unlikely...because he is FIV+ and people do not know what that means. For this reason we are so sad for this perfect young cat. That his chances for a great home just went down. Please don't over look this amazing boy just because he is FIV+ Could this be your sign that he is your cat and that he has been waiting for you? If you are interested in learning more about this sweet kitty, please complete an online adoption application at https://form.jotform.com/251950332045046 We do not have a shelter or sanctuary. All pets are cared for in volunteer foster homes until they are adopted. We require a home visit as part of the application process. We are only able to coordinate home visits where we have local volunteers. All of the cats in our care and available for adoption have been rescued from shelters, the streets or from neglect or abuse situations. We do our best to determine the given breed or breeds of any cat or kitten in our program based on our experience and advice of professionals.