Bridgeport, CT - Domestic Shorthair. Meet Percy a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Domestic Shorthair

Color

Tiger Striped

Age

3 years 6 months old, Adult

Sex

Male

Pet ID

–

Hair Length

short

My details

Good with kids

Good with cats

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Has special needs

My personality

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Percy is a friendly boy about 3 years old who loves to have attention and spend time with people. He gets along with most other nice cats but does want to be the alpha. He would be very happy as an only kitty and have all your love to himself. He's quite playful once he feels comfortable in a home and will be a wonderful companion.

Percy has tested positive for FIV, also known at kitty Aids. Just like with people it is NOT contagious through casual contact. It's safe to share food, water, and litter box with a negative cat. FIV is typically only passed by a deep bite wound, where saliva from the positive cat enters the blood stream of another kitty. This is very rare in socialized house cats.

FIV cats may have a shorter life span in part due to the fact that with a compromised immune system they are more prone to contracting infections. FIV positive cats must live strictly indoors to reduce the chances of contracting something dangerous.

FIV positive cats can live well into their teens and live a very normal life. Percy is currently living side by side in a foster home with several negative cats. His eyes tend to be a little watery and we recommend Lysine (an immune system booster) at least once a day mixed into his canned food.

If interested in adopting, start at CatsCT.org. Meet this kitty in purrson at PETCO, 4559 Main St, Bridgeport, any time the store is open.