The status of MELVIN was
last posted on 12/13/24 by
Nine lives is not enough.
Male Cat, Domestic Short Hair
Domestic Short Hair (Short Coat)
Description:
My name is Melvin and I am a gray tabby & white domestic shorthair. I am a neutered male and I am 5 years and 3 months old. I was transferred here from another shelter/rescue through the Ames Animal Shelter's Third Chance program on 10/24/2024. I am a good kitty who uses the litterbox! I am a high energy cat and I will need an owner with some prior pet owning experience. I do not have a history of trying to escape the home, but the shelter staff always recommends owners be mindful that I do not accidentally sneak out on their way out the door. I can be good with children, women, and men. I can be good with other cats and I can be good with dogs.I tested positive for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), a virus which affects my immune system. I can live with other friendly cats, because it can only be spread between cats through deep bite wounds from a positive cat to a negative cat. Many owners have FIV-positive cats living with their FIV-negative cats in harmony, including shelter staff! FIV cats often have similar life spans to cats without it, and FIV is typically only considered a health factor in cats when the cat becomes sick, as their immune system is weaker from the virus. This virus only infects cats, so I cannot spread it to dogs or humans or any other species of animal except a cat. You can learn more about FIV by visiting https://resources.bestfriends.org/article/fiv-cats-faqs-feline-immunodeficiency-virusAll cats are tested for Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, and cats over 6 months of age are tested for heartworms. They are also tested for intestinal parasites and receive routine dewormings. Cats are vaccinated against distemper and rabies, receive a flea preventative, are spayed/neutered before adoption, and have a microchip. Adoption fees include the initial automated registration of the microchip at the time of adoption.
