Greetings! I’m Deer Tiger!
My favorite thing to do is… Play and frolic around with my brothers and sisters. I’m an energetic little boy.
What makes me special is… I am very social and loving. I love to be around you and want your attention.
I want my new owner to know… I’m super social, so I’d like to have another animal friend at home with me. Or it’d be really great if you could adopt one of my siblings as well.
When I am feeling playful I like to.. (favorite toys): Be silly. I like all toys, especially ones I can chase.
Where do I sleep? Right now, I sleep with my siblings. When I get adopted, I’d probably wanna sleep with you or my new furry family member. Not alone, that’s for sure.
I am good with: Cats, Dogs, and Kids
By nature I am… Energetic, Playful, Social, Affectionate, and Curious
Thank you so much for your interest in giving Deer Tiger a forever home! Before we take the next steps with your meet and greet we did want to take a moment to discuss Deer Tiger’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 Deer Tiger, 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 Deer Tiger in to be seen. FIV kitties are amazing and typically live full lives. Deer Tiger is a very healthy kitty who will make an amazing pet for a special family.
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