Kallias

There should always be that one person in the friend group that is the most outgoing. The go getter. The mover. The shaker. The one who keeps it keepin’ on. In our friend group, that’s Kallias for sure. Kallias has never let his FIV+ status get in his way, and like most cats with FIV, he lives a completely normal and full life. Always in the middle of the fray, Kallias will make sure he is involved in it whether it's good or bad. He is sweet and friendly, reliable, loves to cuddle and is the best type of friend to keep around. Kallias would benefit from having another cat to play with, but will likely do well as an only cat as well. With any luck, you'll be adding this boy to your friend group and our loss will be your gain. Don't just walk, run, to meet Kallias before you kiss your chance to scoop up this sweet boy. Kallias is at Princeton's Meow and can be seen during open hours. We recommend you get preapproved before visiting so you can take home your new friend the same day. To begin the preapproval process please complete our online application found at: https://form.jotform.com/221156938633157 Here are the simple facts about FIV: FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) is a feline only illness and cannot be passed on to humans or canines. Kitties with this condition can live long and wonderful lives if kept indoors, spayed/neutered (which this kitty is) and fed a good quality diet. They can live easily with other kitties who do not have FIV as long as everyone is spayed/neutered and gets along with other kitties. There is no reason not to consider a kitty with this condition for a pet, regardless of who you have at home. FIV is a retrovirus that occurs worldwide, and virologists classify FIV in the same retroviridae family as FeLV (Feline Leukemia Virus), but with one major difference: FIV is considered to be in the lentivirus. This type of virus is a slow virus that affects a cat’s immune system over a period of years. 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. An altered FIV cat, in a home, is extremely unlikely to infect other cats, if properly introduced. 1) The Feline Immunodeficiency Virus is a slow virus that affects a cat's immune system over a period of years. 2) FIV is a cat-only disease and cannot be spread to humans or other non-felines. 3) FIV cats most often live long, healthy, and relatively normal lives with no symptoms at all. 4) 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. 5) 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, un-neutered tomcats.) 6) A neutered cat, in a home, is extremely unlikely to infect other cats, if properly introduced. 7) FIV-positive cats should be kept as healthy as possible. Keep them indoors and free from stress, feed them a high-quality diet, keep and treat any secondary problems as soon as they arise.