Meet Yukon Cornelius!
My favorite thing to do is… Play with my family
What makes me special is… Im laid back and friendly
I want my new owner to know… I love other cats
When I am feeling playful I like to.. (favorite toys): Play with friends and any cat toys
Where do I sleep? The couch or my foster families lap
I am good with: Cats
It is unknown if I am good with: Dogs
By nature I am… Cuddly, and I like to be held
Thank you so much for your interest in giving Yukon Cornelius a forever home! Before we take the next steps with your meet and greet we did want to take a moment to discuss Yukon Cornelius’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 Yukon Cornelius, 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 Yukon Cornelius in to be seen. FIV kitties are amazing and typically live full lives. Yukon Cornelius is a very healthy kitty who will make an amazing pet for a special family.
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