My name is Billy (Special Paws - FeLV +)!

Billy was brought in as a stray, who wasn`t feeling well. Our medical team helped get him back to health, and he is now looking for his forever home. You`ll notice that he isn`t one for bragging about how good looking he is, this boy is shy! He is not quite used to humans, so he would appreciate a patient human who will let him lead the relationship. We`d like to mention Billy is considered a Special Paws adoption, which means I do have medical needs that need tending to. Billy is FeLV positive, an IDEXX FIV/FeLV test was performed in shelter using whole blood, and a positive FeLV test result was noted. Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) can significantly compromise the immune system, so routine preventive healthcare is important. Infected felines often have a shorter than average lifespan, though can live a relatively normal life for a period of time. There are many ways that FeLV adversely affects a cat, most commonly including; cancer, blood disorders, and overall immunodeficiency. It is important that any medical concerns are promptly addressed with a veterinarian. The primary mode of transmission for FeLV is through bite wounds, mutual grooming, and (rarely) through the use of shared litter boxes and feeding dishes. Since this condition can be easily transmitted to other cats, those testing positive should be housed only with those who have also tested positive. Rarely, false positive tests can occur. If a cat has been vaccinated against FeLV we would not see a false positive result. It is recommended that you follow up with your primary care veterinarian to establish a preventive healthcare plan post adoption! But because of this, his adoption fee is totally up to you!