Cotton - ADOPTION PENDING

Cotton is a short haired dilute torti spayed female DOB 10-20-25<br/><br/>Cotton is sweet and VERY social. She loves attention and will roll over for belly rubs. She would do well with other cats, calm kids and calm dogs. She came from a home that had to many cats and asked a rescue we work with to help with them. She was born with a stub for a tail which just adds to her personality.<br/><br/>She is fixed, up to date on distemper combo vaccine , rabies vaccine, dewormed with a general dewormer, micro chipped. Cotton has tested positive for Feline Leukemia. Adoption fee is $150. SEE INFO below for Feline Leukemia myths<br/><br/>She is currently at Pet Supplies Plus in Brighton if you want to stop by and say HI<br/><br/>She came from a home that had to many cats and asked a rescue we work with to help with them.<br/><br/>If you are interested in this pet, please fill out our pre-adopt application on our website under Adoptable Pets (copy link below). You will receive a confirmation e-mail within 24 hours. <br/><br/>PLEASE only fill out an application if you are ready to adopt at this time. Please check your e-mail as that is our way of communicating. We are solely run by volunteers and ask for kindness and patience.<br/><br/>application link: http://alwayshopeanimalrescue.org/?page_id=396<br/><br/> FELINE LEUKEMIA MYTHS <br/>Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is one of the most common infectious diseases in cats, affecting between 2 and 3% of all cats in the United States, and 3.4% of all cats in Canada. It is a virus that attacks a cat’s immune system, weakening it. FeLV is spread between cats through their saliva, nasal secretions, urine, feces, and milk. Cats who are infected with FeLV are at higher risk for some cancers, blood disorders, or secondary infections due to their weakened immune response. <br/><br/>FeLV is often misunderstood, which has led to the euthanasia of many of these special felines infected with the virus. Even the most avid cat lover may hesitate to adopt a cat with a FeLV diagnosis, or may be unsure of what is next if their cat is diagnosed. . <br/>Let’s explore some common misconceptions about FeLV: <br/><br/>FeLV Myth #1 – FeLV is a form of cancer. <br/>FeLV is not cancer. It is a retrovirus that attacks a cat’s immune system, weakening it. <br/><br/>FeLV Myth #2 – FeLV can be transmitted from infected cats to other animals or people. <br/>FeLV is highly species-specific, and cannot be transmitted to humans or other species. The virus does not survive outside of a cat’s body, meaning there is no risk of transmission to people or other animals through high touch surfaces or cuddling or petting a FeLV positive cat. <br/><br/>FeLV Myth #3 – A cat diagnosed with FeLV will have a short life, or be very sick for the rest of their life. <br/>A diagnosis of FeLV is not a death sentence! In fact, studies show that affected cats live as long as cats without FeLV. They also are not necessarily going to suffer from symptoms. Cats with FeLV are more susceptible to illness, and any illness should be treated as quickly as possible. <br/><br/>FeLV Myth #4 – Cats with FeLV can’t live with other cats. <br/>This myth is partially true. Because FeLV is transmitted through shared food bowls, mutual grooming, and other close contact with infected cats but the risk is low. They don’t need to be isolated, but they shouldn’t be allowed contact with non-infected cats, and they should be kept inside. <br/><br/>FeLV Myth #5 – The only way to protect a cat from FeLV is to keep them away from infected cats. <br/>Preventing contact with infected cats is definitely important, but it is also important to vaccinate your cat against FeLV. This vaccine is typically given once a cat reaches the age of 8 weeks, in 2 doses, 3-4 weeks apart. <br/><br/>FeLV Myth #6 – Healthy adult cats can’t get FeLV. <br/>All cats can become infected with FeLV, though kittens or cats with already weakened immune systems are more susceptible. Healthy, adult cats can still contract the virus through prolonged exposure to the virus.

Cotton is a short haired dilute torti spayed female DOB 10-20-25

Cotton is sweet and VERY social. She loves attention and will roll over for belly rubs. She would do well with other cats, calm kids and calm dogs. She came from a home that had to many cats and asked a rescue we work with to help with them. She was born with a stub for a tail which just adds to her personality.

She is fixed, up to date on distemper combo vaccine , rabies vaccine, dewormed with a general dewormer, micro chipped. Cotton has tested positive for Feline Leukemia. Adoption fee is $150. SEE INFO below for Feline Leukemia myths

She is currently at Pet Supplies Plus in Brighton if you want to stop by and say HI

She came from a home that had to many cats and asked a rescue we work with to help with them.

If you are interested in this pet, please fill out our pre-adopt application on our website under Adoptable Pets (copy link below). You will receive a confirmation e-mail within 24 hours.

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Cotton is a short haired dilute torti spayed female DOB 10-20-25

Cotton is sweet and VERY social. She loves attention and will roll over for belly rubs. She would do well with other cats, calm kids and calm dogs. She came from a home that had to many cats and asked a rescue we work with to help with them. She was born with a stub for a tail which just adds to her personality.

She is fixed, up to date on distemper combo vaccine , rabies vaccine, dewormed with a general dewormer, micro chipped. Cotton has tested positive for Feline Leukemia. Adoption fee is $150. SEE INFO below for Feline Leukemia myths

She is currently at Pet Supplies Plus in Brighton if you want to stop by and say HI

She came from a home that had to many cats and asked a rescue we work with to help with them.

If you are interested in this pet, please fill out our pre-adopt application on our website under Adoptable Pets (copy link below). You will receive a confirmation e-mail within 24 hours.

PLEASE only fill out an application if you are ready to adopt at this time. Please check your e-mail as that is our way of communicating. We are solely run by volunteers and ask for kindness and patience.

application link: http://alwayshopeanimalrescue.org/?page_id=396

FELINE LEUKEMIA MYTHS
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is one of the most common infectious diseases in cats, a