Buddy

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Do you have room for a cuddle bug in your life? I’m Buddy, a 3-year-old expert in love and lap-warming. My specialty? Snuggling up as close as possible (including sleeping right on your chest at night!). I do get the zoomies now and then, but my true passion is quiet companionship. I enjoy playing with the young kittens in my foster home sometimes, but I'm mostly happy to chill out on the couch with you. I would be happiest as the only cat in my forever home (unless you want to foster some kittens with me!).

I dream of a calm, cozy home where I can be someone’s devoted shadow. Loud, rowdy dogs aren’t my vibe, but a small, gentle pup might be okay with the right introduction. Respectful, calm kids would be great snuggle buddies, too! If you’re looking for a sweet, affectionate cat who just wants to love and be loved, I’m your guy. I can be a little shy at first, but I just need some time to get to know you. I was kicked out of my first home onto the streets, and then ended up at Animal Control on their euthanasia list before I landed in rescue, so it takes a bit of time to earn my trust. But once you have it, we are best friends for life.

Buddy has been neutered, vaccinated, treated for parasites, microchipped, and health-checked by our veterinary partners. He tested positive for FIV - please see below for more information. His adoption fee is $250.

About FIV:

FIV is a feline-specific virus meaning it cannot be spread to humans or other species - only cats. FIV can only be spread through deep-tissue bite wounds; the kind typically seen between unfixed cats fighting for territory or mating. We have multiple homes with FIV positive and FIV negative cats where the cats do not get along and still have never infected a negative cat. It really requires a very aggressive bite - they need to be intending to cause serious harm, which is just not often seen in friendly cats who are fixed.

The care for FIV cats does not differ majorly from that of non-FIV cats: The biggest impact of FIV is that it suppresses the immune system, making them more prone to picking up viruses, etc. In homes where the owner is already taking their cats in for annual exams, acting quickly in situations where the cat picks up a virus (like a respiratory infection, for example), and keeping their cats indoors, there is functionally no difference between positive and negative cats.

You can read more about FIV at the following links:

https://ontariospca.ca/blog/positive-doesnt-need-to-be-negative-adopting-and-living-with-an-fiv-positive-cat/

https://www.humanesociety.org/news/fiv-positive-cats

https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/feline-immunodeficiency-virus

https://teamcatrescue.com/can-fiv-cats-live-with-other-cats-finally-a-study-that-says-yes/