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OCTOBER 2018 DOGGIERESCUE.COM CATS E-MAGAZINE 5
It is a sad fact that
many cats who test
positive to the Feline
Immunodeficiency
Virus are not even
given the chance
of a home in pounds
simply due to the
fact they are less
adoptable.
Halloween is a time when prejudices come to Black cats are unlucky? Cats with FIV are less
the fore… adoptable? Poor Sesame has been given the
‘DOUBLE WHAMMY’ of superstitions and in
• The delusion that BLACK CATS ARE
an educated society how sad is that….
UNLUCKY when in fact in many countries black cats
are actually a symbol of good luck.
Black cats ( or predominately black cats ) are the least
likely to be adopted due to unfounded superstitions
which can mean life or death to a homeless cat.
FIV SUPERSTITIONS. We have three FIV positive
Cats : Levi and Logan ( pictured above ) and also
Sesame ( at right ) Their immunity may fluctuate over
time, but by keeping them healthy we know they are
just as likely to live long and happy lives as other
cats do.
The Catwork (FIV) website provides a “true and up to
date picture of cats with the FIV virus (Feline
Immunodeficiency Virus) and what it really means
for them and their owners.”
Catwork’s initial rescues eventually included an FIV • Sesame 12mths Pure black Male FIV+
cat Harry, and this began their journey in thoroughly Sponsor: ” Somewhere a loving home waits!”
understanding FIV cats to advise “that FIV is nothing Lesley Cansdell & Titch the cat.
like the problem people think it is: it is more the
perception of FIV that is the problem”. • Levi Black/White Female & Logan Ginger/
White Male ( bonded pair who need a home
This organisation and their web site is a brilliant together—both FIV+) Sponsors: With love
and useful reference source for anyone wanting from Sam & Joy Jenkins & Best wishes from
to know about or care for FIV cats. the 4 Kane Kitties