SpencerTheLion is correct in stating that FIV is not a death sentence. I adopted a kitty who was in a shelter full of free-roaming kitties and he tested positive. Now he only lived about 6 or so years but he was old when he adopted him. The vet said he was about 12 years old when we adopted him so who knows how long he was positive. He only lasted about 8 months or so after he got kitty AIDS but he may have lasted 10 or so years with being FIV positive. He was close to 18 years old when he died of kitty AIDS.

He had to go to the kitty doctor a bit more then most other kitties but he had a long and happy life, regardless of his illness. The vet advised us to put him to sleep when he was tested positive but we chose to keep him and not get any other cats until he has gone to kitty heaven. It was the only decision for us.

Best of luck to you, may your sweet kitty have many, many years of health.