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come meet our cats!
People don’t always choose their cats; sometimes, cats choose their people. That’s one of the reasons we allow most of our cats to roam freely in one of our community rooms. We have dozens of cats of all descriptions looking for new homes. Come in and see if there’s someone who’s been waiting for you! Click here to see our adoption policies.
 

Savannah

Domestic Short Hair-black
and white
Small 1 Year Old Female

Savannah is a black & white 1 year old female. She came into the shelter abandoned and pregnant. All of her babies have gone home and now it's Savannah's turn.


This pet is up to date with routine shots, house trained and altered.

Tegan

Domestic Medium Hair-black
Medium Adult Female

Hi my name is Tegan. I was found as a stray and had my babies at the shelter. All of my babies have been adopted and now I'm waiting for my family. I'm about 2 years old and very friendly. As you can see from my photos I have a beautiful jet black silky feeling coat and gorgeous eyes. If you're home is available, I'm here waiting for you!


This pet is up to date with routine shots, house trained and altered.

Billie

Domestic Short Hair/
Black and White Markings
4 Year Old Female

Billie is very sweet and loves to spend time with you. She is 4 years old and FeLV positive. Billie is great with other cats. If you currently have no other cats or a FeLV cat, won't you please consider Billie? She will steal your heart in the first 5 seconds!

Penelope

Tabby
Medium Adult Female

Penelope is an adult grey tabby and FeLV+. She is very sweet and loves to be pet. She gets along
with other cats so if you currently have another FeLV cat living in your home, won't you please consider adding Penelope too?


This pet is up to date with routine shots, house trained and altered.

Marley

Domestic Short Hair-Brown Tabby
3 Year Old Female

Marley is one of the sweetest cats you‚ll ever meet! This charming, 3 year old girl has a pleasant personality & adores sitting on laps. Marley would prefer to be the only feline in the house. She loves her catnip and furry mice, but also likes her quiet time as well.

Lola

Domestic Short Hair-Grey Tabby
4 Year Old Female

Lola is 4 years old, very lovable and quiet. This little girl is an absolute pleasure. She's petite, dainty and just perfect for your loving home. Come meet Lola and see for yourself how lovely this little girl is!

Daisey

Domestic Short Hair-Grey & White
4 Year Old Female

Daisy is 4 years old and a wonderful little girl! We call her a, "little marshmallow" because she is so soft & sweet. Daisy loves to be held. She would do well with other cats and probably a small dog. Once you meet her, you'll fall in love!

Gypsy

Domestic Short Hair-
Tabby Grey & White Mix
1 Year Old Female

Gypsy is 1 year-old, energetic, extremely playful and incredibly intelligent! Gypsy must be the only cat in the household as she doesn‚t play well with others.
     

Pretty Boy

Domestic Short Hair-
Tiger-Gray & White Mix
7 Year Old Male

Pretty Boy is a 7 year old couch potato. He would do well with other feline around the same age and possibly with dogs. He is not recommended for a homewith children. He‚s a laid back gentleman who would be content to sit homeand watch the birds outside the window.

 

 

 
       

 

 

 

  

...and more cats at the Center! Come visit us any day of the week!

about FIV and FeLV

Peaches, one of
our FeLV+ cats

There are many misconceptions about these two common diseases in cats. In addition to this brief FAQ, we urge you to visit the sites listed at the bottom of this page for more information.

What are FIV & FeLV?

FeLV (Feline Leukemia Virus) is a retrovirus which affects the immune system of an infected cat, leaving it vulnerable to secondary infections, predominantly cancer. Some cats may be exposed to a transient viral infection and develop an immunity. Cats who are infected but do not develop an immunity may remain free of symptoms for years.

FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) also weakens the immune system, but does not cause cancer. It does, however, leave the cat vulnerable to a wide range of diseases which would normally be harmless to a healthy animal. Nonetheless, most infected cats will live for many years without exhibiting any symptoms of the infection.

Are they contagious?

Neither virus is contagious to humans, dogs, or any animal other than cats. FIV is transmitted only from blood to blood or saliva to blood – typically through a deep, penetrating bite wound or from a mother to her kittens. It is not uncommon for FIV+ cats to live full lives in the company of other cats without passing the virus along. FeLV is more contagious, and can spread from one cat to another through a shared waterdish or litterbox. We recommend that anyone interested in adopting a FeLV+ cat only do so if they are adopting an only cat, or are seeking a companion for another FeLV+ cat.

Because of the seriousness of these conditions, we keep the FIV+ and FeLV+ cats at the Animal Adoption Center in separate community rooms. When you come to the Center, we urge you to visit these cats and see if you have space in your home and your heart for one of these needy, loving animals!

Will I need to give my cat expensive medications?

No – there are no medications commonly used in the treatment of either disease. At this time, the best treatment for both viruses is preventative care: keep your cat indoors, stress-free, and away from risk of secondary infections.

How long will my FIV+/FeLV+ CAT live?

It’s difficult to say. What is clear is that keeping your FIV+/FeLV+ cat indoors, having it spayed or neutered, and taking other measures to prevent secondary infections may allow your cat to live a long and healthy life. Some cats may live only a few years after being diagnosed with one of these diseases, but many will live full lifespans without experiencing any complications.

We recommend the following sites for more in-depth information on these diseases:

  • Cornell Feline Health Center – FeLV | FIV
  • the Winn Feline Foundation ­ FIV | FeLV
  • Miller-Roth – FeLV


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