My name is
Marleigh-FeLV+!

Posted over 6 months ago | Updated 1 month ago

Cared for by Lakeland Animal Shelter

My basic info

Breed

Domestic Shorthair

Color

White (Mostly)

Age

2 years 9 months old, Adult

Sex

Female

Pet ID

55589762

Hair Length

short

My story

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

n the last couple months we have seen an increase of FeLV+cats. This is from 2 separate home on different sides of Elkhorn and then a home in Whitewater.
What is FeLV?
The technical name is Feline Leukemia Virus. Like FIV it can weaken the cat’s immune system and shorten their life.
Is FeLV contagious to other cats?
Yes it is! It’s easily transmissible between cats by saliva - grooming each other, sharing the same dishes. Cats that are positive are looking for a home with no other felines. They are able to live with other animals such as dogs.
**There’s a vaccine that may help the current cat in the home but you would need to reach out to your veterinary to discuss this.
Best placement for FeLV kitties?
•Someone able to keep the cat indoors only
•Taken to regular checkups - maybe even more than normal
How long can they live?
Cats can live anywhere between 2-5 years, maybe even longer.
It’s not something the shelter sees often. Strangely we see more FIV cats enter our shelter. Currently with have babies that are 2 months old up to adults.
If you are willing to open your heart and home to these very special babies, please reach out! These kitties deserve a chance at a home just like anyone else.
Adoption Information ~
•Age appropriate vaccines
•FeLV+
•Fecal exam
•Microchipped
•Neutered/Spayed
•Only FeLV+ cat home
Adoption fee ~ Name Your Own
You can Apply below ??
https://lakelandanimalshelter.org/adopt/adoption-profile-online-form/cat-adoption-form/
*Cat rooms at Lakeland are open to the public during the time of open hours of Monday-Friday 12p-5p, Saturday 11a-4p but Delavan PetSmart is by appointment. See less

Shelter

Lakeland Animal Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID

55589762

Contact

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Phone

(262) 723-1000

fosters@lakelandanimalshelter.org

Website

http://www.lakelandanimalshelter.org

Address

PO Box 1000, 3615 State Road 67, Elkhorn, WI 53121

Donation

Donate to This Shelter

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Please our website for full information regarding adoption fees and requirements.
www.lakelandanimalshelter.org

Go meet their pets

Shelter Hours: Monday - Friday 12-6; Saturday 11-4
Closed: Sundays & Holidays.

We also have adoptable cats at PetSmart stores in Delavan and Sun Prairie. Our volunteers and animals can be found throughout the community at local events.

More about this shelter

Lakeland Animal Shelter is centrally located three miles south of Elkhorn, WI. on highway 67, and it is the only animal shelter in Walworth County. Its doors are open to the public six days a week except on legal holidays. The shelter is staffed by dedicated and trained employees. Volunteers also play a crucial role in meeting many of the shelter's special care needs.

Provide temporary care for stray, abandoned and unwanted animals.
Own and operate a rescue vehicle to pick up stray pets from municipal holding areas and private citizens.
Respond to injured animal emergencies 24 hours a day.
Employ a humane Officer to investigate cruelty and abuse complaints.
Maintain records on lost and found pets
Have available humane live traps for animals requiring capture.
Seek good homes for pet adoptions.
Provide a resource library.