5 months ago I went to the Humane Society in search of a companion for my one cat, Pusscakes. Found a shy, finicky buff tabby who had been at the shelter too long and needed a home with a playmate. I named him Esteban and the two have bonded better than I could ever have hoped. Within the last 2 weeks I have adopted a third, Scatman Crothers, ( occupational hazard of a shelter volunteer ) who I am still working on slowly integrating with the other two. Due to Pusscakes recently sustaining an injury to his back, I have been researching pet insurance. As I was looking more closely at Esteban's medical records (the adopted cat I have had for 5 months now) I saw he tested positive for FIV when he first was brought in as a kitten, and again tested positive when he was about 4-5 months old. I blame myself for not thoroughly going over his records other than when he was due for vaccines, but the shelter never disclosed he was FIV+. I told them I was there specifically to find a companion for my other cat, and what is worse is he was not in a kennel/condo by himself, when I adopted him he was in a cattery room with at least 15 other cats running around.
My cats do play rough sometimes, but I've never observed them aggresively fight or out for blood. I don't think I have the heart to give Esteban up. Am I being an irresponsible pet owner to my other two cats? I guess I'm looking for some advice and guidance, maybe a little support too. I would like my FIV+ cat to remain with our little cat family.
My cats do play rough sometimes, but I've never observed them aggresively fight or out for blood. I don't think I have the heart to give Esteban up. Am I being an irresponsible pet owner to my other two cats? I guess I'm looking for some advice and guidance, maybe a little support too. I would like my FIV+ cat to remain with our little cat family.