Rufus - FIV positive needs home ASAP Update 2.8 #40

[phesina]

He would be find living with other cats in a two bedroom.

It's just two ROOMS, period! Well, the bathroom is a third room, I guess ! Every new one has started out there.

[doolittleky]

Phesina, it would be great if you could save Rufus and give him a loving home. My FIV+ boys have been my most loving, best behaviored and most favorite of all my babies! They are very special and sounds like Rufus fits in that group! I think Rhonda should consider keeping him since she is in love with him and he trusts her.
Melissa

[cassiesmom]

Wait, I'm confused. Why would his FIV+ status make him no longer a candidate for neutering? If he is going to a home with other cats, it seems inappropriate that he not be neutered- why risk the intact male behaviors? Also, don't altered cats generally live longer and healthier lives than non-altered cats?

He's so handsome, I hope a living arrangement can be worked out for him.

[doolittleky]

I think the reason they weren't going to neuter him is because he is FIV+. They figure they will put him to sleep so why bother neutering him. That is what I figure their reason was.
Melissa

[Lilith Cherry]

I unfortunately live much too far away to help but in the past I have also had both positive and negative cats living together for many yearswith absolutely no ill effects! My vet says it is safe to do this too! I hope you can help this handsome boy!

[phesina]

I e-mailed Rhoda this afternoon.. Will keep you all posted!

[Freedom]

In case Rhoda is going to keep him after all, none of us mentioned, an FIV+ cat should be an indoor only cat. Two reasons:
1. Be responsible. If he is out and about, he may end up spreading FIV to others.
2. FIV+ cats have weak immune systems. So even "ordinary" cat ailments can be hard for them to fight off, and can become fatal.

I stopped doing TNRM when I took in Bobby, as I didn't want the ferals coming in with UTIs, and other things.

I remind my vet of Bobby's status each and every time. They tend to get antibiotics earlier, due to the weakened immune system.

Also, for the rabies vaccine:
most cats now get live virus as a part of the shot. An FIV+ cat gets a different shot, with killed virus in it. It is still good for 3 years.

Hope this helps, and Rufus lands with Rhoda or Phesina!

[lvpets2002]

Woo Hoo Pat I am all paws up for you to get Rufus.. I will aggree he can live with your cats as long as there is no blood shedd.. Let us know ok.. We will have to add extras to the Gift Box sending..