My name is Archie!

Archie is an adult neutered male Brown Tabby DSH. Archie has had to fight to stay alive on the streets. As a result, he is FIV positive.  Below is more information on FIV. He is a really sweet guy who needs a home with no other kitties and probably no dogs. Most FIV positive cats live long healthy lives - we hope someone will give Archie a second chance.

Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) belongs to the same family of viruses as HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and immunodeficiency viruses in other species. This family of viruses (Lentiviruses) is known for being species-specific, for life-long infection, and for slowly progressive diseases. FIV is not transmissible from cats to people, and HIV is not transmissible from people to cats. The main method of transmission of FIV from one cat to another is through a bite wound during a cat fight. The virus is only rarely spread through casual cat-to-cat contact. 

FIV-positive cats may live for many years. With good health care aimed at recognizing and treating FIV-associated problems early, these patients can enjoy good quality of life. by Susan Little, DVM Diplomate ABVP (Feline Practice)