• Address: Pekin, IL 61555 (map)
• Date Posted: 11/07/09
• Offered by: Shelter

Domestic Long Hair - Large - Adult - Male - Cat - Mao
Description
I am Mao, a very sweet and special guy. I was found roaming the streets of Pekin, but fortunately I am now safe at TAPS. I am getting the much-deserved care I need, but I would so love a home with a forever family! Mao has tested positive for both feline leukemia and FIV. Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is a feline-specific virus that affects a cat's immune system and makes him or her more susceptible to other ailments. However, FIV kitties usually live a fairly normal life with a typical average lifespan. They don't require any special care other than that which every cat deserves--a good diet, a safe, indoor environment, regular veterinary care, and lots of love and attention. FIV is passed through deep, puncturing bite wounds, which is why it so often is found in unneutered, free-roaming males. Feline leukemia is a viral infection that attacks a cat's immune system and makes him or her susceptible to other ailments such as anemia and various forms of cancer. The typical lifespan for a leukemia positive cat is between three and five years. Feleuk is spread to other cats through intimate contact such as mutual grooming and sharing of food bowls and litter boxes, so Mao would need to be in a single cat household or in a home with other leukemia positive cats. We would love to have Mao be adopted into a family who would dote on him and take care of him. If you are interested in Mao or have any questions about feline leukemia or FIV, please get in touch with us at 309-353-8277 or email at admin@tapsshelter.org. Click Here for a TAPS Adoption Application Mao is sponsored by Greg Travis in memory of Ray M. Travis. Thank you for your support!!! For information on how to sponsor a TAPS Animal Click Here
Characteristics
Breed: Domestic Long Hair [Mix]
Age: Adult
Size: Large
Gender: Male
Offered by: Shelter
Petfinder ID: 9682888
additional information
Pet is house trained Pet has been spayed/neutered
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