SPECIAL CATS IN NEED OF PERMANENT LOVING HOMES!!
During the course of our trapping, neutering and re-releasing of feral cats,
we have found many extremely sweet, affectionate cats deserving of a better life, better than living on the street, as a part of colony.
Some of these cats come from such dangerous surroundings, that it would be inhumane to set them back outside to fend for themselves.
For most of the cats lucky enough to have been found by us, it is easy to find them new, permanent, loving homes, thanks to our adoption centers
in PETsMART stores in Christiana, Wilmington, and Jenkintown. For those cats listed here on this page though, to find them new homes is more
of a challenge. Why you ask? For in looking at the pictures of these sweet, adorable faces, you wonder what could possibly be wrong with them.
For the cats listed here on this page, their only "flaw" is that they have tested positive for the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
(also known as FIV or Feline AIDS).
What is that you ask? Here are some facts about FIV:
- The Feline Immunodeficiency Virus is a slow virus that affects a cat's immune system over a period of years.
- FIV is a cat-only disease and cannot be spread to humans or other non-felines.
- FIV cats most often live long, healthy, and relatively normal lives with no symptoms at all.
- FIV is not easily passed between cats. It cannot be spread casually -- like in litter boxes, water and food bowls, or when snuggling and playing. It is rarely spread from a mother to her kittens.
- The virus can be spread through blood transfusions, badly infected gums, or serious, penetrating bite wounds. (Bite wounds of this kind are extremely rare, except in free-roaming, unneutered tomcats.)
- A neutered cat, in a home, is extremely unlikely to infect other cats, if properly introduced.
- FIV-positive cats should be kept as healthy as possible. Keep them indoors and free from stress, feed them a high-quality diet, and treat any
secondary problems as soon as they arise. (FIV facts supplied from www.bestfriends.org and reprinted with their permission.
Click here to read full article FIV: Catching a Bad Case of Rumors)
WILLIE
I was found living outside with a bunch of stray cats in Delaware City. I nice lady rescued me and brought me to this organization. I have been neutered and given all my shots and was blood tested for the various cat diseases. Unfortunately the blood test for FIV came back positive,but, since I am still a kitten, I stand a good chance of testing negative for FIV when I am retested at 6 months of age. I am a healthy, happy kitten, and am presently in foster care receiving lots of love and attention to help me overcome my shyness. Won't you make my holiday wishes come true and adopt me? I promise you a lifetime of love and companionship and will keep you amused.
RILEY
I am a male, neutered, "senior citizen". The vet estimates me to be between 12 and 15 years old. I never thought I would be put out of the house I lived in all my life, but when my owner died, that is just what happened. I lived on the steps of my old house for a few months, while the kind neighbors fed me. I was brought to my foster mom's house during a very hot week in June 2005, and I am living the life of Riley again. I am talkative, and love to spend my time in a comfortable chair or preferably a lap. I am in good health for a "senior citizen", even though I am FIV positive. Please let me live out my days with you!
MONROE
I am a sweet, handsome, neutered male, approximately 4 years old. I was saved by a nice lady from a crack house in the City of Wilmington. My foster mom says that I'm very sweet and easy going, and love attention. I am FIV+ but don't let that scare you. I can live a very long life as long as I am living in a stress free environment. I would love to meet you if you have room in your heart and home for me.
RASCAL
I am a very affectionate guy, neutered, about 2 years old, and have never had a place to call home. I have been with my foster mom since March 2005, with the exception of a month's stay at an adoption center, where I was overlooked because I was FIV positive. I love to be held, and always give my foster mom hugs and kissess. I am FIV+ but I'm not a sick kitty. It makes me sad that I don't get adopted because of this. As long as I am fed, sheltered and loved, I will live a long life. Please let me give you hugs and kisses, and you will fall in love with me.
CHARLES
I am a handsome boy, don't you think?!! I am a neutered male, about 3 years old and I love attention, although at first I am a bit shy. I have been with Forgotten Cats since January and have been with my current foster mom for three months, and it is the first real home I have had. As lovable as I am, people are afraid to adopt me because I am FIV+. If someone will just take care of me and feed me, I will be a lifelong, devoted companion.
BENNY
I'm an approximately four year old, male neutered sweetheart of a cat. While I was living outside, I was constantly being picked on by the other cats. I was very beat up when I was found, but was a purring machine so the volunteers immediately fell in love with me. I have been with my foster mom for almost four months now. I love to snuggle in her lap and be petted. I have a limp and only half of my teeth but I have personality plus and a very good appetite. I've been a survivor out in the elements and I know that I will live a long life as long as I am cared for and sheltered, and pampered and spoiled... Can you find it in your heart to make room in your home for me? I have lots of love to give and will be your best friend and companion for a long time.
There are no guarantees in life, especially when you adopt a pet, that it will live 10+ years. I have heard stories of cats slipping outside and getting hit by cars, cats undiagnosed with heart conditions dying of heart attacks, cats having strokes, kittens getting crushed by a sofa toppling over on them...all terribly, horribly tragic but true. With pets, we as owners should value every day we have them here on earth with us, same as with our human companions, because life is fragile. There are no guarantees that even a healthy animal will live a long life. Accidents can happen. Why rob yourself of the opportunity to love a cat because you are afraid of the unknown? With FIV it is not known how long a cat will live. It all depends on how well you can take care of that cat -- feed it a good quality diet, treat any illnesses promptly when they arise, give it lots of love and attention -- the same you would do with a healthy cat anyway. Please contact us at 302-792-7096 if you are interested in meeting any of these special cats. We guarantee you will fall in love with them just as we have done.
Attached is a picture of one of our happy tails, adopted in January 2004. Liam is about four years old now. He is FIV+ and rules the roost at his house, with two lawyers wrapped around his paw, catering to his every whim. Neither of his owners had any intention to adopt an FIV+ cat. They were looking at kittens in our adoption center at PETsMART when Liam caught their attention and flopped over on his back for a belly rub. That did it for them and it was love at first sight. They have not regretted adopting him. I hope that our other available FIV+ cats will be as fortunate as Liam.
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