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Hello - I realize that this forum is not typically a place to try to find a cat a home, but I figured it was worth a long shot, as I'm running out of options. I would also be open to any advice (stuff I haven't already tried - please read below) to find a 3-year old, sweet, sassy, orange/white tabby female FeLV+ cat that I rescued a permanent wonderful home or a sanctuary.
I am located in Belleville, NJ (Northern, NJ) however I am willing to make the time to drive her just about anywhere to find her the best possible situation!
In July of this year I rescued a sweet, friendly (but unclaimed) cat who turned out to be FeLV+. When rescuing her my intent was to find her a home, however her FeLV status has made it quite challenging. She has been confirmed positive by the IFA test. She is about 3 years old and I've had her vaccinated, spayed and dewormed.
I unfortunately cannot provide a permanent home for her as I am guardian to four non-positive rescue cats of my own (FeLV is contagious to other cats - but not to humans or other animals). I've been going through great measures to keep them separate (she is kept in a small spare bedroom) and to not spread the illness (hand sanitizer, changing shoes in the room, etc... to be on the safe side) . I give her as much attention as I can but she is very social and doesn't like being isolated from the rest of my home.
That being said, she will be staying with me, safe and with a full belly, until I find her the much better situation that she deserves!
I have been trying very hard to find her a great compassionate home that would be able to provide her the vet care and nutrition she will need, but have not had any luck yet. I've posted her adoption flyer on tons of Facebook cat groups as well as my personal page and local pages, but no one is interested.
I've also reached out to local rescues in my area but they are too busy and most of them do not adopt out FeLV cats. One rescue was nice enough to let me show her at an adoption event, but unfortunately, she was very scared and her sweet, quirky personality didn't get to come out. I am hesitant to take her to more adoption events because I'm worried the stress isn't good for her immune system. She is healthy right now and very friendly and social.
I have also contacted **many** FeLV sanctuaries, which are all full and unable to help right now. I'm am still waiting to hear back from a few, but I much rather get her into a home, if the right one exists.
She has been doing really well since I took her in. She's gained some weight, has a great appetite, is very social, loves humans and is playful. She would be very adoptable if not for her FeLV status. I've been giving her a L-Lysine supplement, feeing her high quality grain free wet food and learning everything I can about FeLV!
I've named her Nettles. She loves being petted and brushed (but not held). She "marches" in place when she is happy (usually when eating or interacting with humans) and she is very playful. I've attached some recent pictures, as well as the adoption flyer that I've been posting to various Facebook groups.
I would also greatly appreciate anyone who would be willing to share her adoption flyer with their networks and on their social media pages! My contact info (email and cell phone # is on the flyer). My personal facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/greyteque - all my post about her are public if you want to share.
Please let me know if you have any advice or leads to an amazing home!
Thank you! View attachment 196177
I am located in Belleville, NJ (Northern, NJ) however I am willing to make the time to drive her just about anywhere to find her the best possible situation!
In July of this year I rescued a sweet, friendly (but unclaimed) cat who turned out to be FeLV+. When rescuing her my intent was to find her a home, however her FeLV status has made it quite challenging. She has been confirmed positive by the IFA test. She is about 3 years old and I've had her vaccinated, spayed and dewormed.
I unfortunately cannot provide a permanent home for her as I am guardian to four non-positive rescue cats of my own (FeLV is contagious to other cats - but not to humans or other animals). I've been going through great measures to keep them separate (she is kept in a small spare bedroom) and to not spread the illness (hand sanitizer, changing shoes in the room, etc... to be on the safe side) . I give her as much attention as I can but she is very social and doesn't like being isolated from the rest of my home.
That being said, she will be staying with me, safe and with a full belly, until I find her the much better situation that she deserves!
I have been trying very hard to find her a great compassionate home that would be able to provide her the vet care and nutrition she will need, but have not had any luck yet. I've posted her adoption flyer on tons of Facebook cat groups as well as my personal page and local pages, but no one is interested.
I've also reached out to local rescues in my area but they are too busy and most of them do not adopt out FeLV cats. One rescue was nice enough to let me show her at an adoption event, but unfortunately, she was very scared and her sweet, quirky personality didn't get to come out. I am hesitant to take her to more adoption events because I'm worried the stress isn't good for her immune system. She is healthy right now and very friendly and social.
I have also contacted **many** FeLV sanctuaries, which are all full and unable to help right now. I'm am still waiting to hear back from a few, but I much rather get her into a home, if the right one exists.
She has been doing really well since I took her in. She's gained some weight, has a great appetite, is very social, loves humans and is playful. She would be very adoptable if not for her FeLV status. I've been giving her a L-Lysine supplement, feeing her high quality grain free wet food and learning everything I can about FeLV!
I've named her Nettles. She loves being petted and brushed (but not held). She "marches" in place when she is happy (usually when eating or interacting with humans) and she is very playful. I've attached some recent pictures, as well as the adoption flyer that I've been posting to various Facebook groups.
I would also greatly appreciate anyone who would be willing to share her adoption flyer with their networks and on their social media pages! My contact info (email and cell phone # is on the flyer). My personal facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/greyteque - all my post about her are public if you want to share.
Please let me know if you have any advice or leads to an amazing home!
Thank you! View attachment 196177
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