FeLV: Feline leukemia virus
How does a cat get FeLV? Kittens born to FeLV-positive mothers are at high-risk of contracting the virus. Cats can also get FeLV from regular,
FIV: Feline immunodeficiency virus
How does a cat get FIV? Cats usually get FIV through a deep puncture wound from a FIV-positive cat. It is also possible for a kitten to get FIV
Coal
Coal joined us in January from the euthanasia list of a local municipal shelter. He’s a senior guy and had been tagged as FIV+. His lower
Community (Feral) Cat Resources
“Community cat” is an umbrella definition that includes any un-owned cat. These cats may be “feral” (un-socialized) or friendly ones that
Small Beast, Big Love
We considered the limits of our responsibility for a street cat and Bestia’s pain. ... but throughout all our ethical considerations was the nagging
Nonlethal Control for Stray Cats
Organizations like Alley Cat Allies and Friends For Life have long been proponents of TNR (trap-neuter-return) efforts. Friends For Life does this in
Safe Relocation of Community Cats
Ideally, feral cats should not be relocated from their territory. Unless they are threatened or their environment is in danger, the best place for
Should we release feral cats who test positive for FIV?
“What we do as feral cat caretakers and advocates is not easy. But we do it because we care — because we love cats. There is a lot of fear around FIV.