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Rohnert Park PetSmart
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Noah's B'Ark North is an all volunteer 501(c)(3) non profit local pet rescue organization dedicated to finding permanent loving homes for unwanted and homeless pets in our community.
The animals that enter into our program come from overcrowded shelters, they suffer neglect, abuse and abandonment. These animals are given the time they need to rest and recover both emotionally and physically in loving foster homes so that they may re-enter into our community as wonderful companion pets.
"Don't Breed or Buy, While Shelter Pets Die"
FIV in cats. Not an Automatic Death Sentence
A positive result from a Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) test can have a devastating effect to a cat owner. Innumerable questions roil through the mind: How could my cat have FIV? What can I do? How long does he have? I thought he had been vaccinated against FIV. Isn't there some miracle medication he can take?It is important to realize that a positive test for FIV is not a mandatory death sentence. With a high protein diet and aggressive treatment of secondary infections, an FIV-positive cat can lead a reasonably normal life span. The largest threat to FIV-positive cats is secondary infections, such as bladder, skin, and upper respiratory infections. Kidney failure is also frequently seen in cats with FIV. These secondary infections should be treated promptly and aggressively in any cat, but especially with an FIV cat.
FIV (Feline Immumodeficiency Virus) is a retrovirus in the same family as the human AIDS virus, with a few significant differences. It is estimated that in the United States, 2% of cats are infected with the FIV virus. Saliva to blood (biting) is generally accepted as the primary source of spreading the virus, and it is unlikely (but not impossible) that cats will spread FIV by drinking or eating out of the same food dish, or by mutual grooming. It is not surprising that outdoor cats are particularly susceptible to the virus, and the best way to prevent infection with FIV virus is to ensure that your cat stays indoors only, which eliminates the possibility of contact with FIV cats.
FIV Positive Kitties Looking for Homes
Meet FreddyFreddy came to Noah's from a high kill shelter. During his medical evaluation, we found that Freddy was FIV Positive but that has not slowed this delightful kitty down. He is a lounge lizard. Freddy needs an indoor only home free of other kitties, however he could live with another FIV positive cat. If you would like to offer Freddy a home of his own, please call Robert (707)544-4339
Meet BakhirBakhir also came to us from a high kill shelter. He too tested positive for FIV. Bakhir is a sweet and loving cat who needs to be the only cat in the home or he can live with another FIV positive kitty. Indoor only required as to not expose other cats in the neighborhood.
Please consider adopting Bakhir, he is wonderful and darling cat who just wants a cozy place to call home. If you are interested in adopting Bakhir, please call Robert (707)544-4339
