Smokey
In April, I was found as a stray cat with open wounds on my head and face. I had always been an outdoor cat, fending for myself for some time. But even the cleverest cat will run the risk of being in a quarrel with another cat, and I ended up the loser in the fight. That is when I contracted FIV.* I am only 5-years-old, so I have a long life ahead of me. The interviewer lady told me she had an FIV+ cat that she loved for nearly 18 years; I knew she was a fan. She and I had a delightful petting session, and she told me I am one of her favorite cats she's interviewed. Since that time, I have been living in a foster home. My foster mom reports that I am thriving! To quote her, "He's probably the friendliest cat I've ever met. He runs to the door to greet me and follows me everywhere. He's never met a stranger and even greets people when they walk through the door. He's not the type to hide; Smokey will have an entire conversation with anyone. If I call his name, he will meow back at me. He coexists with the dog". My favorite activities are napping, looking out the window, drinking from my cat fountain (I'm obsessed with this thing!), and keeping an eye on my food dish. [I may not be hungry, but if the bowl is empty, I meow to let her know.] None of us understand why I have not been adopted yet. So now's your chance! 11-30-24

*FIV stands for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, a slowly developing virus that can affect a cat's immune system over time. It cannot be spread to humans or other animals. FIV+ cats should be kept indoors and given a healthy diet and regular vaccines to keep them healthy. The virus cannot be spread through litterboxes, food and water dishes, snuggling, or playing. FIV+ cats can live with FIV- cats and not transmit the virus. So, it is perfectly safe to adopt me! I need a healthy diet, regular vet visits, and must be an indoor cat.