Monty Tabby Valparaiso, IN

Monty came to us as a stray in June 2023 and was pretty shy at first - he's become more of a social guy during his stay at PCAS and now seeks out attention from people! He can usually be found lounging on top of his cat tower. He has a lower energy level and is perfectly content cuddling up and soaking up all of your attention! He's currently about 5 years old and is neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated, and is considered special needs because he is FIV positive. He requires a home without dogs.


More information on FIV:

FIV is a lentivirus, a slow-progressing virus that can compromise a cat’s immune system, reducing its ability to fight off illnesses. The virus has a long latent period then progresses so slowly that it may never affect a cat's immune system.

• FIV cats can live just as long and as healthy as Non-FIV cats and ultimately die of the same causes as Non-FIV cats.

• The virus cannot be passed to humans or other animals.

• FIV cats can live with other non-aggressive cats without spreading the virus.

• FIV is transmitted primarily through a deep bite where saliva containing virus and FIV-infected white blood cells is injected into the bloodstream of the Non-FIV cat. Bites of this kind are extremely rare, except in free roaming, un-neutered tomcats.

• The virus is weak and cannot live outside the cat’s body for long and is killed by light, air, heat, and household disinfectants.

• Casual behaviors do not pass the virus. (e.g., shared food or water dishes or toys, mutual grooming, snuggling, mock fighting, shared litter boxes, scratches, not even sneezes.)

• FIV cats need the same care all cats need—a quality diet (the best you can afford), live in a safe environment (indoor and/or outdoor cat-proofed area), regular vet exams, treat any health problems as they arise, and LOVE.

Information from FIV Cat Rescue
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