Atticus needs a home where he can be the only cat or with other Feline Leukemia positive cats. He is currently living in a cage to keep him separate from the feline leukemia negative cats in the household but this arrangement is leaving him very miserable. Please consider helping Atticus. We are desperately searching for even a temporary home for this boy. Remember, humans, dogs, or any other non-feline animal is at NO risk of infection. If you or anyone you may know can either foster or adopt this boy, please contact us. He is a sweetheart that deserves a chance at a safe and stable home and family that will love him unconditionally despite his ailments.
Atticus, Injured FeLV+ Cat
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Posted by Jignasha Rana
When Atticus, a supposedly feral cat, was trapped during a neighborhood TNR (trap, neuter, release), he was found to have a severe wound on his neck requiring treatment. During subsequent trips to the vet he was also found to be positive for both FIV and FeLV. This meant that even though he had a committed feeder and care-taker, re-releasing him would put any other cat he came into contact with at risk of infection. Atticus's injuries require him to be on a series of antibiotics. During his treatment, Atticus revealed to us that he is far from the feral cat that we originally thought him to be. He is very patient while being treated and the volunteer caring for him noted that her own tame cats would never have behaved so politely.
