Doc *FIV Positive - very friendly and can live with other cats*

My story

“What’s up, Doc?!” It’s hard to pick the cutest thing about Doc. Is it his big white paws? His Hershey kiss shaped white patch on his face? The little white tip of fur on his tail? His mesmerizing light green eyes? He’s not all looks… He’s got a very chill personality Doc is estimated to be about 4 years old. He was rescued from Baltimore City where he was living outdoors in a feral cat colony. He was too friendly to put back out there with the rough and tough street cats. Sadly, he’s also FIV positive - no big deal! It just means his immune system is not AS strong as a cat who is FIV negative. He can live with other normal cats! FIV is only transmittable through mating or deep wounds. They can share food, water and litter with no risk of transmission. Cats with FIV can live long, healthy lives with nutritious food and regular vet care. Doc is getting along just fine with his FIV negative female friend, Abby in his foster home He is already neutered and up to date on vaccines. When Doc first came to his foster home, he would hide under a shelf 24/7. He would sneak out to use the litter box or eat, but then he would be right back under. He has quickly realized he’s safe and will now allow for you to get close to him, pet him and he even lays up on a bed or cat tree… but definitely still prefers to hang out under the bed This guy is a little shy, but is warming up! He is looking for his forever home with a family who will give him time to get comfortable before expecting him to be out and about. He’s a really nice cat and he has great litter box manners. He also LOVES food and treats He seems very happy to have consistent meals after living on the streets, and gets excited for every bowl .  Interested in adopting a kitty?! The first step in the adoption process is to fill out an adoption application, which is located on our website at: www.rescueandadopt.org/adopt.   Please remember to include: 1) Your $15 adoption deposit, which will be subtracted from the adoption fee, if you are approved to adopt. 2) Vet records for any current cats or dogs in the home. For cats, we require that they are up to date on their rabies and FVRCP vaccines and seen for an annual wellness exam. For dogs, we require that they are up to date on their rabies vaccine and seen for an annual wellness exam.  3) Permission from your landlord if you rent from a private landlord. We can verify pet policies at apartment complexes.  4) Proof of home ownership if you do NOT live in Maryland.   Adoption fees: $150 for kittens and cats under 5 years old. $125 for cats 5 years old and over. We do offer a 15% discount for adopting 2 ADULT cats (over 1 year old) at once, and for certain professions -- first responders, teachers and active or former members of the military.    ##2034422##

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Doc *FIV Positive - very friendly and can live with other cats*, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.