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Rescue Kittens Searching For Forever Home, But May Have FIV

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Meet Smalls, Fleckman, Tufnel, St. Hubbins and DiBergi. These kittens were born on the street and were found underneath a house. The mother tested positive for FIV and there is a possibility that the kittens may have FIV. FIV, or Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, is often referred to as 'kitty AIDS.' The FIV virus can lead to an immunodeficiency that affects a cat's immne … [Read more...] about Rescue Kittens Searching For Forever Home, But May Have FIV

FIV+ Kitty Finds Forever Love in Spite of Stigma

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The Humane Society of Indianapolis has earned a name for themselves as a result of their work with FIV+ kitties and their success in getting them adopted. Kiba’s story is one of these happy tales: In August of 2013, a stray by the name of Kiba was surrendered to the Humane Society of Indianapolis. Kiba was not your average stray and quickly became a staff and volunteer … [Read more...] about FIV+ Kitty Finds Forever Love in Spite of Stigma

Just call him Al

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  Animal lover Elaine Miller tells the story of Al, the down on his luck and battle weary stray or feral tom who came looking for food and eventually lived out his days as a happy house cat who met Elaine at the door and was never far from her side.   Just call him Al Guest post by Elaine Miller He looked tired and dusty as he sat on the porch after … [Read more...] about Just call him Al

Cat Lover’s Tattoo Has Portraits of Her 5 Cats

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A cat lover has memorialized her five cats on her back, with cheery life sized tattoo portraits that celebrate the kitties' personalities. Fran Bailey of Newtown, Wales, UK was featured in two segments of the Channel 4 documentary program My Tattoo Addiction, which ran in October, 2012. The 23 year old lives with her parents and has her own tattoo art studio in their … [Read more...] about Cat Lover’s Tattoo Has Portraits of Her 5 Cats