Kanga (FIV+) (foster cat)
Adoption
United States, PA, Gettysburg, 17325
General info
Behavior and Temperament
Description
Meow meet Kanga! Kanga is the kind of cat who may quietly break your heart - in the very best way. This beautiful 9 year old brown tabby girl was found as a stray alongside a kitten named Roo. Once she was safe, we learned that Kanga is FIV positive and has mild cerebellar hypoplasia (CH), which gives her a little wobble. But those things don’t define Kanga. They are simply a few things she carries with her. What truly defines her is the incredibly sweet girl underneath it all. Kanga can be a bit shy at first and simply needs a little time to become comfortable. But once she does, the transformation is beautiful. She becomes your shadow, quietly following her personal and soaking up every bit of affection she can get. She loves head and neck scratches, has the softest, cutest little meow, and even though she prefers to keep her feet on the ground, she will happily crawl into your lap when she wants to be close. She would thrive in a quiet home without children where she can take her time settling in. She could be a wonderful companion for a senior or anyone who understands that sometimes the deepest bonds aren’t instant - they are built a little slower, one gentle moment at a time. Kanga has spent enough of her life wondering where she belongs. What she needs now isn’t someone looking for a perfect cat; she needs someone who sees the perfectly wonderful cat standing right in front of them. Give Kanga a little time, a quiet place, and a lap to call her own, and she just might give you the sweetest kind of friendship - the kind that quietly becomes a part of your heart before you even realize it! With regular vet care and a safe indoor life, FIV+ cats like Kanga can live, long happy lives--just like any other kitty! Here is an article from our friends at Alley Cat Allies which may answer some questions for those not familiar with FIV: https://www.alleycat.org/resources/feline-immunodeficiency-virus-fiv/?fbclid=IwAR0snSSo7hpt6QrUbVmrXFnMfsXiDJRPH-44654PyshfsHvzQN3cpN3KtYE