Greetings! I’m Shuri!
My favorite thing to do is… Be adventurous. I’m not one for sitting still, unless I’m tuckered out. I like to explore new places and spaces.
What makes me special is… I like to give kisses! If the moment is right, I’ll give you kisses right on the tip of your nose.
I want my new owner to know… I am a very social kitty, and I am very close to my siblings. So I’d really like to have another animal friend in the home. Or maybe you could adopt my brother too!
When I am feeling playful I like to.. (favorite toys): Romp around! I climb cat trees, wrestle the other kitties, chase the jingle balls.
Where do I sleep? I sleep in a big huddle of my brothers and sisters right now. In my new home, I’d probably like to sleep with you.
I am good with: Kids, Cats, and Dogs
By nature I am… Energetic, Playful, Social, and Affectionate
Thank you so much for your interest in giving Shuri a forever home! Before we take the next steps with your meet and greet we did want to take a moment to discuss Shuri’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 Shuri, 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 Shuri in to be seen. FIV kitties are amazing and typically live full lives. Shuri is a very healthy kitty who will make an amazing pet for a special family.
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