Miles

**SENDING AN INQUIRY THROUGH PETFINDER ONLY IS NOT AN APPLICATION. SENDING AN INQUIRY MAY GO UNANSWERED DUE TO LIMITED TIME AND VOLUNTEERS. PLEASE FILL OUT AN APPLICATION BY GOING TO THE LINK PROVIDED. You will have to copy and paste the link into your browser. We are a foster-based rescue. You will need an appointment to meet the animal where they are being fostered, with an approved application. Home checks and vet references are required for all adopters. Please only apply if you can pass a home check. APPLICATION LINK TO COPY AND PASTE INTO YOUR BROWSER: http://www.redroseanimalrescue.org/application.asp MEET MILES! This sweet handsome gentleman was a stray for months in Chehalis until the day he was trapped by our rescue, February 26th. You see we are always doing TNR work in our community, so the goal was trap some of the local strays, neuter, and release back into the community (their home). Miles was trapped and sent up to clinic but while being neutered the vet discovered he had pillow pad and said he needed to stay in rescue and receive treatment, once healed he could be released back into his home. He was estimated to be about 8 years old and during treatment and vet visits it became quite clear that this boy was not meant to be a stray. Miles is far to friendly, affectionate and easy going, he had to have been someone's beloved pet at one time. Yet no one claimed him and we continued to care for him. It is now August and Miles has received the all clear from the vet so now he is in search of his forever family. Miles has tested positive for FIV and negative for FELV. Though many don't realize it FIV is not a huge deal, here is some information regarding FIV: *Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) is a virus that infects some cats; most typically intact male cats that fight outside with other cats. The infection is considered to be present for the life of the animal and can cause the immune system to be weaker than that of a non-infected cat. While this is similar to the HIV virus of humans, FIV is a cat-only virus and cannot be passed to humans or other species of animals. *FIV is a widely misunderstood condition. Many people think that it’s easily spread, makes all infected cats very sick, and that they will die young. This is far from the truth! FIV positive cats usually enjoy a good quality of life for many years, often living normal life spans if well cared for. However, a small percentage of these cats could progress into FAIDS (Feline Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) - a full immune system failure that causes life threatening infections or cancers and leads to death. This is rare in pet cats. *When a cat tests positive for FIV, it means their body has made antibodies to the virus - meaning they have been exposed to it or vaccinated against it (which causes their test to turn positive and why this vaccination is no longer recommended). We equate a positive FIV test result with ongoing infection, but it is not necessarily definitive of that. Some cats that initially test positive may be found to be negative at some time in the future - either the first test was a false result, or their body was exposed to the virus but did not become permanently infected by it. *FIV is not spread through casual contact such as shared food/water/litter, mutual grooming, or playing. Transmission is caused by direct saliva introduction into the blood stream - in other words, a bite from an infected cat through the skin into the blood stream of another cat. Spaying and neutering cats greatly reduces the incidence of cat fights and thus reduces the chance of a bite that could transmit FIV. *It is recommended FIV positive cats remain indoor-only pets for their own protection as well as that of the other cats outside. This prevents viral spread to other local cats, keeps FIV positive cats healthier with no exposure to parasites and viruses (which can cause any cat to become sick, but may cause severe illness in FIV positive cats), and prevents the FIV cat from developing bad infections from other cats or animals injuring them. *FIV positive cats can live as long and healthy a life as non-infected cats. This does not mean they will never become ill; they are, after all, immunocompromised, so illnesses are easier to develop and harder to fight off. If FIV positive cats become ill, they are generally treated earlier, longer, and more aggressively than non-infected cats. These cats may be put on antibiotics more frequently than non-infected cats when they become ill. They may need more frequent dental cleanings due to the tendency to develop gingivitis and tooth root abscesses more easily than non-infected cats. Stress may cause these cats to become ill more easily, so owners should take reasonable steps to reduce potential stressors. Stressors to cats are things that cause their environment to change such as moving, remodeling, lots of visitors/parties/house guests (if the cat is shy), loud chaotic households, and frequently being left by their owners for days at a time They also have the same regular needs as any other cat: high-quality nutrition, a clean, low stress environment, regular veterinary visits and vaccinations, and lots of love. *Despite numerous studies supporting the above information, it is often more difficult for FIV positive cats to find their forever homes, largely because of the stigmas associated with being infected with FIV. At Homeward Bound, we aim to help adopters, and our community become educated and well-informed about FIV so that we can save these cats, too. We hope that with this information you will consider opening your heart and home to this sweet senior who just needs a loving home to spend the rest of his years at. Miles is just a sweet old cat that doesn't want to be on the streets anymore. He LOVES food both cans and dry, and especially LOVES treats. No matter where you set the bag he will find it and do his best to open it. Do you have a warm cozy space for him to curl up in or a nice big open couch for him to stretch out on? He spends most of his days lounging around the house and taking naps. He is definitely a curious and brave boy it took him no time at all to start exploring his foster home (although we did have treats so that may have helped). Oh and he adores getting attention and pets, ear scratches are his favorite! Adoption fee is $100, he is neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccines, treated for fleas and dewormed. Adoption Application? http://redroseanimalrescue.org/application.asp Miles is currently fostered in Chehalis. Meet will be at Petsense in Chehalis. If you are interested in meeting Miles you will need to be willing to travel to Petsense in Chehalis. An approved application and an appointment is required. If interested in meeting Miles, please submit an application by copying/pasting this link into your browser: www.redroseanimalrescue.org/application.asp *While we try to ensure every cat is healthy, no rescue cat is perfect. Please keep in mind that ANY kind of stress can disrupt a cats life. New environment, new people, new food. Cats can sneeze or have a runny nose too, so please give them time to adjust. Many of our cats come from horrendous outside situations. Many had open wounds, infections, parasites, and were malnourished. Regardless, EVERY cat deserves another chance. Please take this into consideration when filling out an adoption application. All newly adopted animals should be established with your vet as soon as possible, before any emergency arises.