Meet Catamount!
My favorite thing to do is… Play with toys when I’m feisty, but cuddle on my downtime. I’m one of the calmer ones of my litter.
What makes me special is… I am, in my opinion, the cutest of all my siblings. I’m the ONLY one with fluffy fur and it’s super soft.
I want my new owner to know… I come from a big, close-knit family, so I’d probably like another animal friend in my new home.
When I am feeling playful I like to.. (favorite toys): Chase anything that moves. I’m a kitten!!
Where do I sleep? I sleep with my siblings right now, so I definitely won’t want to sleep alone once I’m adopted.
I am good with: Cats, Dogs, and Kids
By nature I am… Energetic, Cuddly, Playful, Social, Affectionate, and Curious
Thank you so much for your interest in giving Catamount a forever home! Before we take the next steps with your meet and greet we did want to take a moment to discuss Catamount’s medical condition of FIV.
FIV stands for feline immunodeficiency virus. FIV typically causes a weakening of the cat’s immune system. It is the same class of virus as HIV (a lentivirus); however, only cats can get FIV. People and dogs cannot. FIV can only be transmitted via a deep bite wound and is not transmitted via normal contact. Cats with FIV can live normal and happy lives in households with other Non-FIV cats. Cats who are infected with FIV may not show symptoms until years after the initial infection occurred. Although the virus is slow-acting, a cat’s immune system is severely weakened once the disease takes hold. This makes the cat susceptible to various secondary infections.
Infected cats who receive supportive medical care and are kept in a stress-free, indoor environment can live relatively comfortable lives for years before the disease reaches its chronic stages.
If you do choose to adopt Catamount it will be important to have a working relationship with a vet (as a rescue, we use San Tan Animal Hospital) and if any signs of illness start to show it will be important to make sure that you call your vet and/or take Catamount in to be seen. FIV kitties are amazing and typically live full lives. Catamount is a very healthy kitty who will make an amazing pet for a special family.
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