These kitten siblings, one boy and one girl, are in need of a home. They are lively, cuddly, and sweet cats that are roughly 4 months old.
They both tested positive for FIV. (For more information about what that means, here is a reputable and informative page: https://www2.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/feline-immunodeficiency-virus). However, an initial positive test does not necessarily mean they will be inflicted with the virus, though of course there is the risk that they will be. As stated in the link,
"Infected mother cats transfer FIV antibodies to nursing kittens, so kittens born to infected mothers may receive positive test results for several months after birth. However, few of these kittens actually are or will become infected. To clarify their infection status, kittens younger than six months of age that test positive for FIV should be retested at 60-day intervals until they are at least six months old."
Therefore, the kittens will need to be tested again.
It is heart-breaking, because such cats need to be given to FIV-specific shelters to avoid the infection spreading to other cats; sadly, many of these shelters are over-run with cats and cannot accept more.
Currently, the kittens have had their first round of vaccines and have been treated for fleas/worms. They are not neutered/spayed yet, since it was recommended in this case to wait until they are 6 months old. So far, they appear to be toilet trained. Two veterinarians have confirmed that, beyond the initial FIV test result, the cats are healthy.
We are seeking a loving owner who can provide these affectionate kittens the care that they deserve. Originally, we planned on giving them to any open home. Unfortunately, after researching the (shocking) animal cruelty associated with "free to a loving home" postings (i.e. animals being used/sold for laboratory testing, live food, or hoarded/sold for profit in neglectful environments), it was recommended to attach a "re-homing fee"; this better ensures that they are not "profitable" and only adorable. Therefore, there is a $100 re-homing fee, which we will then donate to a charity of your choice.
If you have read through this long SU post, then congrats! Please contact us if you are interested in giving these cuddly little creatures a home. Thank you for your time.
They both tested positive for FIV. (For more information about what that means, here is a reputable and informative page: https://www2.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/feline-immunodeficiency-virus). However, an initial positive test does not necessarily mean they will be inflicted with the virus, though of course there is the risk that they will be. As stated in the link,
"Infected mother cats transfer FIV antibodies to nursing kittens, so kittens born to infected mothers may receive positive test results for several months after birth. However, few of these kittens actually are or will become infected. To clarify their infection status, kittens younger than six months of age that test positive for FIV should be retested at 60-day intervals until they are at least six months old."
Therefore, the kittens will need to be tested again.
It is heart-breaking, because such cats need to be given to FIV-specific shelters to avoid the infection spreading to other cats; sadly, many of these shelters are over-run with cats and cannot accept more.
Currently, the kittens have had their first round of vaccines and have been treated for fleas/worms. They are not neutered/spayed yet, since it was recommended in this case to wait until they are 6 months old. So far, they appear to be toilet trained. Two veterinarians have confirmed that, beyond the initial FIV test result, the cats are healthy.
We are seeking a loving owner who can provide these affectionate kittens the care that they deserve. Originally, we planned on giving them to any open home. Unfortunately, after researching the (shocking) animal cruelty associated with "free to a loving home" postings (i.e. animals being used/sold for laboratory testing, live food, or hoarded/sold for profit in neglectful environments), it was recommended to attach a "re-homing fee"; this better ensures that they are not "profitable" and only adorable. Therefore, there is a $100 re-homing fee, which we will then donate to a charity of your choice.
If you have read through this long SU post, then congrats! Please contact us if you are interested in giving these cuddly little creatures a home. Thank you for your time.