Samantha

While Samantha is a happy, healthy cat, she has tested positive for FIV and will need some accommodations in her new home to ensure the health and safety of both her and others:<br/>1. She must be an INDOOR CAT ONLY.<br/>2. She should be the only cat in the home - or can live with other FIV+ cats.<br/>3. She should be provided with good nutrition and fed a quality, healthy diet.<br/><br/>FIVE REASONS TO ADOPT AN FIV+ CAT:<br/>1. Cats with FIV can live long and healthy lives!<br/>With proper care, a FIV+ cat can live a long and comfortable life. In fact, it's not uncommon for cats infected with FIV to live up to 12 years! Like with any cat, the lifespan of an FIV+ cat will depend on the luck of the draw. But since the health and lifespan of a cat with FIV depends so much on maintaining a strong immune system there are some things you can do to stack the odds, including keeping your cat indoors, scheduling regular wellness checkups, and feeding a high-nutrition diet.<br/>2.They're just cats!<br/>Just like every other cat, FIV+ cats have their own unique personality and traits<br/>3. You're helping our shelter rescue more FIV+ cats<br/>By adopting an FIV+ cat, you are not only getting a new best friend, but we will then be able to help another FIV+ cat in need!<br/>4. FIV is not transmittable to humans<br/>While other cats can transmit FIV to each other, it's not transmittable to humans or other species. Looking to adopt two cats? Great! Two FIV+ cats are always better than 1!<br/>5. You're saving a life<br/>When you adopt any cat, including FIV+ cats, you are saving a life and opening up a kennel for another cat in need.<br/><br/>TO ADOPT SAMANTHA:<br/>Start by clicking the "Apply to Adopt" button on my profile!<br/>1.Once you have filled out the adoption questionnaire, our Adoptions team will follow up with you via phone or email as soon as possible.<br/>2.If we are a match, the Adoptions team will schedule a meet and greet appointment at the shelter.<br/><br/>If you have any questions regarding our adoption process, please reach out to us at adopt@hihs.org.<br/><br/>Please note: Our shelters are open for walk-in visits on Friday-Tuesday, from 10am to 4pm; all adoptions are by appointment only.

While Samantha is a happy, healthy cat, she has tested positive for FIV and will need some accommodations in her new home to ensure the health and safety of both her and others:
1. She must be an INDOOR CAT ONLY.
2. She should be the only cat in the home - or can live with other FIV+ cats.
3. She should be provided with good nutrition and fed a quality, healthy diet.

FIVE REASONS TO ADOPT AN FIV+ CAT:
1. Cats with FIV can live long and healthy lives!
With proper care, a FIV+ cat can live a long and comfortable life. In fact, it's not uncommon for cats infected with FIV to live up to 12 years! Like with any cat, the lifespan of an FIV+ cat will depend on the luck of the draw. But since the health and lifespan of a cat with FIV depends so much on maintaining a strong immune system there are some things you can do to stack the odds, including keeping your cat indoors, scheduling regular wellness checkups, and feeding a high-nutrition diet.
2.They're just cats!
Just like every other cat, FIV+

While Samantha is a happy, healthy cat, she has tested positive for FIV and will need some accommodations in her new home to ensure the health and safety of both her and others:
1. She must be an INDOOR CAT ONLY.
2. She should be the only cat in the home - or can live with other FIV+ cats.
3. She should be provided with good nutrition and fed a quality, healthy diet.

FIVE REASONS TO ADOPT AN FIV+ CAT:
1. Cats with FIV can live long and healthy lives!
With proper care, a FIV+ cat can live a long and comfortable life. In fact, it's not uncommon for cats infected with FIV to live up to 12 years! Like with any cat, the lifespan of an FIV+ cat will depend on the luck of the draw. But since the health and lifespan of a cat with FIV depends so much on maintaining a strong immune system there are some things you can do to stack the odds, including keeping your cat indoors, scheduling regular wellness checkups, and feeding a high-nutrition diet.
2.They're just cats!
Just like every other cat, FIV+ cats have their own unique personality and traits
3. You're helping our shelter rescue more FIV+ cats
By adopting an FIV+ cat, you are not only getting a new best friend, but we will then be able to help another FIV+ cat in need!
4. FIV is not transmittable to humans
While other cats can transmit FIV to each other, it's not transmittable to humans or other species. Looking to adop