If you are interested in adopting an ARPO pet, please visit our website, for details about our fees and process, and to complete our Adoption Application. ARPO limits adoptions to within 50 miles of Indianapolis. We do not have a shelter; all pets are in volunteer foster homes.
Hi! My name is Bob Marley! I was a stray that played the heartstrings of some humans that took me in, kept me safe and fed while ARPO got me all ready to become an official adoptee! I'm social, love people, and to be pet, especially my luscious cheeks and under my chin. I am very food and treat motivated. I've been introduced to my foster mom's small dog, and I didn't pay much attention to her. I also have been nice to the resident cats. I am a chatty boy, especially when it's time to eat .I lay on my foster mom's legs while she works long hours and just enjoy being close to her. I love to give you my special kitty hugs by swishing around your feet and I happily accept belly rubs. If you're looking for a big lug who just wants love, I'm your guy! He is spayed, UTd on vaccines and tested positive for FIV, Negative for FelV. Litterbox trained. His birthday is 2-6-22.
Bob Marley tested positive for the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, aka FIV+. FIV is not something to fear; it cannot be transmitted to humans, it is not fatal, it does not necessarily cause illness or shorten the expected lifespan of the kitty, and the likelihood of transmission to other cats is very low. FIV is a virus that is only transmitted via very deep cat-to-cat bites (typically those that reach the muscle layer) and sometimes from mothers to kittens during birth, which means the likelihood of transmission to your other cats is very low.
FIV is a slow-growing virus that eventually weakens a cat's immune system, which then leaves the cat more susceptible to other illnesses and infections. FIV+ kitties often live a long, healthy life and have no more issues than a FIV- kitty until they are senior kitties, but the adopter will need to more closely monitor their FIV+ kitty for symptoms of illness and respond more quickly if signs/symptoms are observed by getting him to the vet for treatment. We also recommend anyone interested in cats to learn more about FIV, as FIV is often misunderstood and sometimes confused with other cat viruses.
https://www.webmd.com/pets/cats/cat-fiv-feline-immunodeficiency-virus
If you are interested in adopting an ARPO pet, please complete the online Adoption Application. If you would like to donate to this pet's care, please click here.
October 3, 2024, 12:58 pm
