We have two unbelievable kittens on the Aiken County Animal Shelter who desperately want a loving home. Eli is a good-looking brown Tabby and Raider is a shocking Tuxedo. These 9-month-old brothers are social, playful and like to snuggle collectively of their cat mattress. They have huge personalities and are a number of the most adorable kitties you’ll ever meet.
They even have feline leukemia (FeLV), a retrovirus that may be transmitted to kittens and cats however not people or different animals. FeLV is unfold primarily via cats’ saliva. It’s vital to not confuse FeLV with Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), although each are species-specific viruses that solely have an effect on cats.
Most cats get the virus from their contaminated moms at start or via extended direct contact with FeLV-positive cats, reminiscent of mutual grooming. FeLV additionally spreads via chunk wounds, reminiscent of these attributable to male cats preventing. In uncommon cases, FeLV can unfold via the shared use of litter packing containers or feeding dishes.
FeLV is among the most typical infectious illnesses in cats, affecting 3 to 4 p.c of all cats within the United States. Though there isn’t a recognized treatment, FeLV just isn’t a dying sentence. Even although they’ve weaker immune techniques, cats who check constructive for FeLV can have fulfilling and glad lives like every other cats and might stay for a lot of years, typically with out dangerous signs.
“Raider and Eli are always so excited to see their humans and love to play and receive pets,” mentioned volunteer Liz Dille, who fostered the pleasant kittens. “Eli loves to play fetch and will give kisses. Raider’s tail has its own personality and he is always available for a cuddle. I have fostered many kittens and cats over the years and these two are some of the best, with the sweetest personalities.”
Raider and Eli are at the moment dwelling within the shelter’s cat facility and wish an adopter who may give them an exquisite life. Since FeLV is contagious to different cats, these two can’t be adopted to a home with cats which might be FeLV destructive and should stay indoors. However, they might make terrific playmates for cat pleasant dogs or different FeLV constructive kitties.
Cats stay within the second and do not see time in the identical method we do. They haven’t got an idea of the previous or future, so we’re striving to present Eli and Raider the perfect life doable whereas they’re with us. If you have an interest in adopting these particular kittens, please come to the County Animal Shelter, 333 Wire Road in Aiken or name us at 803-642-1537 or e-mail [email protected].
Their lives are in our palms.
