Barney and Betty
Domestic Short HairDOB: 12/1/19 Barney and Betty are a bonded pair of cats that will keep you entertained and amused till the cows come home. They're both... show more
DOB: 12/1/19 Barney and Betty are a bonded pair of cats that will keep you entertained and amused till the cows come home. They're both a little over a year old, but they're very kitten like and they still act like complete and utter goofballs. These cats are hilarious. They're super engaged, alert, and people-oriented. Barney walks around meowing a lot, for no apparent reason. He's as talkative as a Siamese. And he follows you around like a dog and will come running if you call him. Betty plops over for tummy rubs the minute you touch her, and the motors start roaring. They're both total lap-cat love-bugs, too. Truly adorable cats. Now, if you want laid-back cats, these are not the ones for you. They're very energetic and interactive. They'll be all over you like a cold sweat the minute you enter the room. Eventually they calm down and hang out on their own, but boy are they enthusiastic about their human! As their foster mom so aptly put it, 'I'm like catnip to them!' Barney has FIV, unfortunately, but that really doesn't mean much at all. It's not contagious except by violent fighting, and you can be sure this loving boy doesn't have a mean bone in his body; and as long as he's fed well and stays safe indoors, the FIV doesn't need to affect his wellness or lifespan at all. Given proper care and attention, an FIV positive cat will live as long as an FIV negative cat. There's a fair amount of bad superficial understanding of FIV that floats around the internet or in the veterinary practitioner circle (since they don't see it often), so if you want to really learn about it, you should start here for a basic FAQ. If you want to read a peer-reviewed study on whether FIV is casually transmissible, then go here. If you'd like to read a much more detailed and comprehensive FAQ about FIV, we highly recommend this site, which also has information about care, health monitoring, diet, and supplements used by owners of FIV cats. So if you like cats who are funny, goofy, engaged, intelligent, playful, good natured, interactive, affectionate, and every wonderful kitty-thing, then these are the cats for you. Oh, and we mustn't forget to mention how beautiful and soft they are! Betty's fur is like silk and actually shimmers. They're both simply delicious! Are you ready for the time of your life? Then Barney and Betty are ready for you! Barney has tested positive for FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus). FIV is not a big deal; given proper care and attention, an FIV+ cat will live the same lifespan as an FIV negative cat. The disease is extremely hard to transmit from cat to cat, requiring direct blood contact (typically from a deep puncture wound). It is not transmissable to humans. Click here for a basic FAQ about FIV. If you'd like to read a much more detailed and comprehensive FAQ about FIV, we recommend this site. If you are interested in learning more about these kitties or in possibly adopting them, please click here to email their foster parent.If you are unable to send an email to the foster parent through the link included above, please contact us and let us know what kitty you're interested in. You may also fill out our adoption questionnaire to speed up the screening process. Be sure to name the cat in the CAT PREFERENCE field at the beginning of the questionnaire. If the above links aren't live, our contact form and questionnaire are available on our website at www.kittenrescue.org.For our fees and adoption policies and procedures, please click here. show less
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