Brownie

My story

Brownie is a real people's cat! He enjoys being held and cuddled, and he loves snuggling up in bed with his foster human. He still has the energy of a young cat, and he loves playing with everything from wand toys to laser pointers. He especially enjoys using his scratching post and cardboard "house!" Brownie is a 6 and 1/2 year old brown tabby who was returned to PPAH when his owners became unable to care for him. Brownie is FIV+. What Should You Know About FIV: Humans nor dogs can catch FIV: It is exclusively a feline virus. Cats can only spread it to other cats by blood: This means a deep, deep bite down to the gums or a very deep scratch down to the claw cuticle. Playful wrestling will not warrant this, only very rough, out-to-kill fights, which is why many shelter cats who have lived on the streets, unfortunately, have contracted it. An FIV+ cat is very unlikely to spread the virus to an FIV- cat while play-fighting. FIV is not a "sickness": There are no medications or special treatment of any kind required. There is no medication required for the majority of their life. All FIV does is lower a cat's immune system, so he should not go outside. This is the only major stipulation of owning an FIV+ cat. He should be indoors, and if you notice something amiss, the cat should be taken to a vet sooner rather than later since they have low immune systems. Otherwise, nothing about owning an FIV+ cat takes extra effort or expense during their good years. They are just like normal cats. Brownie would do great with an adopter who has plenty of time to give him the attention he thrives on. He can be adopted into a home with another cat, but he would also do well as the only cat in the home. Although he has never been exposed to dogs, he would likely do just fine with a cat-friendly dog after a proper introduction. He is presently in a home with older children. You may visit with Brownie at Pet Supplies Plus, 3757 N Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613. For more information and pictures, go to our website: http://www.ppahrescue.org/adoptable-pets/ To submit an adoption application online: http://www.ppahrescue.org/adoptapp/ If you cannot adopt, please share to help Brownie find a "furrever" home. To make a donation via PayPal, USPS, or one of our current campaigns; to provide an item from our Amazon Wish List, or to sponsor an animal, please do so here: http://www.ppahrescue.org/donation/ All animals are already spayed/neutered, FIV/FeLV tested, micro-chipped, de-wormed and have all necessary shots. They are ready to go to a loving home. Adoption fee is $150.00. If you have any questions, please email Admin@PPAHrescue.org. Thank you.

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Brownie, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.