Darling Dixie / Mister FIV+

My story

Mister (4 years old) and Dixie (2 years old) are a silly, and playful pair looking for their forever home! Mister is a fun, carefree, and affectionate cat. He is both the sweetest and sometimes the craziest boy, who only knows how to love and play. He does not know how to stop purring. He will follow you around the house and happily hang out with you all day long. Mister likes to show affection by rubbing his head on your legs, hands, face, and anything else you may allow. He is happiest when he is around his people. This guy loves his playtime. He gets random bursts of energy that result in wild zoomies around the house. He likes to chase toys, climb cat trees, wrestle with Dixie, and is gentle and considerate when playing with his people. He is a lot of fun to watch and to interact with; he leaves us laughing and loving him every day. Mister loves everyone and everything. Dixie is a sweet, playful, and curious cat. She can be quiet and reserved at first and takes a little bit of time to warm up. Once she gets comfortable, she is a snuggler. This pretty stripey girl will join you on the couch and likes to lie down in your lap, even if it means sitting on top of Mister or kicking him off to do so. The way to Dixie’s heart is definitely through play. She loves toys, especially if it is something she can chase. Dixie is a beautiful and easy-going companion who also adapts and adjusts well. They both have a moderate energy level, often switching between cuddles and play. Mister and Dixie came to us battling chronic upper respiratory symptoms. After some attentive care and a few medications, they are doing much better. Since some of the symptoms are chronic, they are both on a long-term antibiotic. They do very well and have minimal symptoms while on the medication. They both get a small amount of the liquid medication once every other day. They are very easy to give medications to and tolerate it well. Mister was found to have some urinary crystals and was switched to a prescription urinary diet. He has done wonderfully on the diet and has no urinary symptoms. He also has mild asthma, a low-grade heart murmur, and tested positive for FIV. He shows no symptoms and none of these affect his day-to-day life. None of this means he can't live a long, normal, and healthy life! Cats with FIV commonly have average lifespans. Because FIV is spread only through deep bite wounds, FIV positive cats are able to live with FIV negative cats (like Dixie) in stable social environments. You can read more about FIV here: https://tinyurl.com/58sf9wtj. Mister and Dixie are best friends. They are so happy to play together, groom each other, and snuggle together. Mister’s confidence and worry-free attitude often help Dixie come out of her shell. These two are a perfect example of a truly bonded pair. They currently live on the lower level of a house with 3 people. They have their own room that they stay in when no one is home; they freely roam the house when people are home. Mister and Dixie are very adaptable and adjust well. They would do well in nearly any home, but their ideal place would have people who are around a lot and who would really enjoy playing with them, cuddling them, and just soaking up their wonderful company and affection. Interested in adopting or learning more about this cat? Please fill out Pet Haven’s adoption application: http://bit.ly/2fd9U2Fpethavenmnwww..org/adopt. All ages and breeds are a best estimate. Adoption fees include a mandatory sales tax of 7.525%. All cats have received comprehensive veterinary care and tested negative for feline leukemia and FIV unless otherwise stated. Cats are up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations and have been spayed/neutered, treated for fleas and/or ear mites, de-wormed, and microchipped. Please note there may

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