Update – Frosty the Tomcat

I haven’t written in a while – I’ve been so busy I haven’t had time. But I wanted to let you know that Frosty is still in need of a good home. He’s such a beautiful kitty, and sure to make a great pet.

In case you are concerned because of his FIV status, here is some information regarding the virus:

• The Feline Immuno-deficiency Virus is a slow virus that affects a cat’s immune system over a period of years.
• FIV is a cat-only disease and cannot be spread to humans or other non-felines.
• FIV cats most often live long, healthy, and relatively normal lives with no symptoms at all.
• FIV is not easily passed between cats. It cannot be spread casually – like in litter boxes, water and food bowls, or when snuggling and playing.
• The virus can be spread through blood transfusions, badly infected gums, or serious, penetrating bite wounds. (Bite wounds of this kind are extremely rare, except in free-roaming, unneutered tomcats.)
• A neutered cat, in a home, is extremely unlikely to infect other cats, if properly introduced.
• FIV-positive cats should be kept as healthy as possible. Keep them indoors and free from stress, feed them a high-quality diet, and treat any secondary problems as soon as they arise.

Frosty will need to be a strictly indoor kitty, but in my original post I also said he’d need to be in a single kitty home. Obviously from the information above this isn’t the case. If you can help this sweet boy out, or know someone who can, please contact me.

Here is Frosty’s information:

This neighborhood tomcat was rescued and tested positive for FIV. Other levels in his lab report were fine and his attitude is fantastic, so we are giving this kitty a huge second chance.

He will need to be strictly in-door only. His rescuers have funded his vaccinations, neuter and dental cleaning, so he will have a fresh, healthy start in his new home.

In typical reformed-tomcat fashion, he is a lovable sweetheart. He will make someone a wonderful pet, if only he could be given the chance. He is being boarded so please respond quickly. (Contact me for contact information regarding Frosty)

Skylar, is that you?

Skylar is 11 years old this year. I got her in 1996 from the Humane Society. I was actually introduced to her at work and then went to the shelter to adopt her. She’s a sweet girl, although a little high-strung. She probably gets that from being an Australian Shepherd/Blue Heeler mix. At least I think that’s what she is – sometimes she looks a little like she’s got Border Collie in there also.

But not now. For the first time ever, Skylar got a haircut today. Well…not exactly a haircut, more like a buzzcut. I barely recognized her when I went to pick her up! It had to be done – she was shedding like crazy and I could tell she was miserable. I think she looks great – but she definitely looks different. Let me know what you think.

Here’s Skylar before:

And here’s Skylar after:

Nova, YoYo & Hobo Jack

I recently spent time with 3 wonderful kitties named Nova, YoYo & Hobo Jack. They were fun to visit – we just played the whole time. Nova and YoYo were still in the process of getting to know Hobo Jack, since he had just recently joined the family. I think it had been a while since they were around any kittens – and Hobo Jack is one of the most energetic I’ve met. He was hilarious! He would chase anything and when I sat on the floor he would climb my shirt to get onto my shoulder. Such a character!

Here is Nova:

Here’s YoYo:

And here’s Hobo Jack:

Little Bit

Little Bit is my sweet boy kitty. He’s 8 years old and was recently diagnosed with asthma. This weekend I took him in to the vet and they gave him a steroid shot. They also prescribed a new bronchodilator for him since the last one made him aggressive toward my other cats.

Little Bit weighs 19lbs. That is crazy! He used to be an outdoor cat, and was at a healthy weight, but in late December of 2005 he showed up injured after being missing for a few weeks. After that he became in indoor kitty. So…now he has to lose 7lbs. I put him on weight management food yesterday and had to separate him from my other cats. It’s for dietary reasons because he will eat all their food – and when he finishes their food he will eat the dog food. He’s ridiculous.

Here’s a picture – he has that look on his face because I caught him snuggling with Milo.