My adopted stray has FIV...

[smokey the elder]

FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) is transmitted among cats in a similar way to HIV in humans.

FIV cats can live a long time, if they are kept indoors, well-fed and vet checked.

If there is a risk of fighting, FIV cats should only be with other FIV cats.

FIV cats can be quarantined from other cat; the virus is not airborne.

Here's a pic of one of Little Orphan Animals' FIV cats. He's eight years old.

Presenting: Rocky.