Squeak

Calico | Melrose, MN

YoungFemaleMediumDomestic Short Hair

About

Meet Squeak

Say a big, fuzzy "Hello!" to Boo & Squeak!  This dynamic duo is on the hunt for their forever home, but they're facing a little hiccup because they're FIV positive.  No need to panic, though!  FIV is more of a "meh" than a "woah!" Let us spill the beans on these two cuties and their FIV superpowers.  Boo and Squeak joined out rescue family at the end of May, born around the beginning of April 2024.  These pals tested positive for FIV and quickly became best buds---its' been a love fest ever since!  Boo is a charming pale orange tabby with a splash of white, while Squeak is a stunning dilute calico flaunting lovely grey, white and a few peachy spots.   These playful kittens are bursting with energy and love soaking up human attention!  Boo is the ultimate hug-seeker, always ready to charm you into a cuddle.   So...What is FIV?  Feline Immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is a virus that attacks the immune system of cats.  Once infected, there is no cure or treatment for FIV.  FIV is a cat-only disease and cannot be transmitted to people or dogs.   Lifespan:  Multiple medical studies show that cats who test positive for FIV live just as long as FIV-negative cats.  FIV itself does not cause severe clinical signs, and FIV infected cats can live many years without any health problems.  Transmission:  FIV is mainly passed from cat to cat through deep bite wounds, the kind that usually occur outdoors during aggressive fights and territorial disputes.  Casual, social behavior such as sharing a water bowl or grooming each other will not spread FIV.  It is unlikely that cats in households with stable social structure will acquire FIV from an FIV+ cat.  Adoption:  Cats who test positive for FIV are often euthanized or are considered unadoptable.  FIV+ cats are just like other cats.  They all have unique personalities and will provide you with years of love, companionship and laughter.  FIV+ cats should be kept indoors to prevent catching an illness.  They should be spayed or neutered and fed a balanced diet, like all cats should.  A wellness veterinary exam should be done annually to ensure your FIV+ cat's ultimate health. Remember...FIV+ CATS NEED LOVE TOO! Boo & Squeak will be adopted as indoor only family pets.  /they have been neutered/spayed, tested negative for Fe-leuk, have been dewormed and are up to date on all age-appropriate kitten shots.  As this duo is hoping to find a forever home together, the adoption fee gets slashed to just $50 each (totaling $106.88 with tax)!  For more information, please text any questions to foster mom, Jackie, at 320-761-0256 or you can apply at https://bit.ly/HSSCJackiesapp.  

Adoption Process
We spay/neuter all of our adult pets before adoption. Adoption fees begin at $95 for dogs, but vary depending upon the desirability of the dog, purebreds, etc. Each foster home interviews and decides upon the adoptive families for the pet.

Contact
Humane Society of Swift County
(320) 808-3497
[email protected]
http://www.swiftcounty.com