My name is
Smokey (in foster)!

Smokey
In April, I was found as a stray cat with open wounds on my head and face. I had always been an outdoor cat, fending for myself for some time. But even the cleverest cat will run the risk of being in a quarrel with another cat, and I ended up the loser in the fight. That is when I contracted FIV.* I am only 5-years-old, so I have a long life ahead of me. The interviewer lady told me she had an FIV+ cat that she loved for nearly 18 years; I knew she was a fan. She and I had a delightful petting session, and she told me I am one of her favorite cats she`s interviewed. Since that time, I have been living in a foster home. My foster mom reports that I am thriving! To quote her, `He`s probably the friendliest cat I`ve ever met. He runs to the door to greet me and follows me everywhere. He`s never met a stranger and even greets people when they walk through the door. He`s not the type to hide; Smokey will have an entire conversation with anyone. If I call his name, he will meow back at me. He coexists with the dog`. My favorite activities are napping, looking out the window, drinking from my cat fountain (I`m obsessed with this thing!), and keeping an eye on my food dish. [I may not be hungry, but if the bowl is empty, I meow to let her know.] None of us understand why I have not been adopted yet. So now`s your chance! 11-30-24

*FIV stands for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, a slowly developing virus that can affect a cat`s immune system over time. It cannot be spread to humans or other animals. FIV+ cats should be kept indoors and given a healthy diet and regular vaccines to keep them healthy. The virus cannot be spread through litterboxes, food and water dishes, snuggling, or playing. FIV+ cats can live with FIV- cats and not transmit the virus. So, it is perfectly safe to adopt me! I need a healthy diet, regular vet visits, and must be an indoor cat.