Honey Bun - FIV+ Domestic Short Hair Homer Glen, IL

Honey Bun is a gentle, polite gal who will sit next to you on the couch for all couch-potato activities. When she wants attention, she will gently chirp and sweetly rub her head on your hand. She loves to be hugged gently, she lights up with praise, and she is the most well-mannered lady around. She enjoys human company, but would thrive in a quieter household without a bunch of activity or crowds of people (she would do fine with respectful, cat-savvy children). Honey Bun has lived with other cats before, but she often got bullied by them, so we think she'd feel safest as an only cat, or perhaps could share a home with a laid back senior cat or two if they respected her space. If you're looking for a calm, good-natured cat who will greet you at the door with lots of purrs, this girl is for you!

Now, there is one more thing you should know. Honey Bun has tested positive for FIV (Feline immunodeficiency virus), but this will not prevent her from living a long, happy life. The disease can only affect felines and is rarely spread to altered, friendly FIV-negative cats. It cannot be spread by sharing litter boxes, food dishes, playing or grooming. Transmission is only possible through deep puncture wounds (think non-neutered male cats fighting over territories) - again, Honey Bun is a lover not a fighter, and is not the type to get into these types of serious scuffles with another friendly housemate if she went to a home with other cats. Additionally, she does not require any medicine for his condition, but since her immune system is a bit more suppressed than normal, she has the potential to get sick easier. For indoor cats, this is generally a non-issue as she will not be exposed to diseases and viruses in the safety of his home. Don't be scared by the myths people (and even some veterinarians!) spread about FIV. Take your time and do the research, and make your own decision about whether adopting an FIV cat is right for you if you have other felines at home.