Some of our older special kitties include:

This big handsome jet black fellow was a stray who was being fed by a cat lover. She has other cats so she couldn't keep him. She asked the vet if they could help to find him a home since Danny H. is a "special needs" kitty. Dr. Perkins called Cat Angel Network about him and we assured him that he would find a home of his own. Danny likes other non-aggressive cats and kittens, but not bossy cats since he is easily intimidated. If you can open your heart and your home and help us keep our promise to this precious boy, please complete our Adoption Application which you'll find right on our website. For more information about his "special needs", call 610-327-3969. He's been neutered and fully vaccinated.

Hello, my name is Grant! My foster mom says I look like the feline version of a muscular little football player. It’s true that I’ve got the physique of a halfback, with my large head and upper body, and small, tapered waist, but I’ve got to admit that the only pileups I enjoy are the ones with my buddies when we cuddle in a big pile for a snoring fest! You see, in spite of my “tough guy” exterior, I’m really a “softie.” I never liked the rough life of a junkyard cat that I had to endure for my first few years of life. In fact, when some cat rescuers came and tried to catch me and the rest of the group in humane traps, the other guys ran, but I jumped into the rescuer’s car! After neutering and shots, I thought I was headed for the good life, but then my blood test came up positive for FIV. I swore I never touched anything but regulation stuff from the garbage cans, but the doc told me it wasn’t a drug test, but one to see how strong my immune system was. I protested that I felt plenty strong, and the vet assured me that I WAS a big, bruiser of a guy right now and would probably be for many years to come, but in my later years I might have a little harder time fighting off ailments than other kitties. What a relief that news was! For a guy like me with a “Eat, drink (water) and be merry” attitude, no three letter label like FIV is gonna interfere with one single minute of working out with my cat toys, running sprints up the cat tree, or basking in the sunshine to keep up my brown-tabby tan! All I need now to make life perfect is a fan club (family) of my own, hopefully with a recliner, big-screen TV, and a remote tuned to football or, actually, anything at all. It really won’t matter, because I’ll be snoozing alongside my new best buddy!  For more information about Grant, call Elaine at 610-327-3969.

Genevieve is a sweet and petite little tortie girl. She is super affectionate and loving (rolls over on her back, rubs against you, and purrs constantly). Although Genevieve tested positive for Feline Leukemia, she is in tip top shape, spayed, FIV negative, and fully vaccinated. She gets along great with other kitties and would love to find a special home with another Feline Leukemia kitty. For more information about our Sweet Genevieve, call Elaine at 610-327-3969.

If Danny R. could place a personal ad, it would say the following: Handsome, affectionate black and white kitty seeks attentive and loving family for a long-lasting relationship. Interests include feasting on Science Diet CD, napping in the sunshine and receiving large amounts of praise and adoration. In return, I am willing to supply companionship, use the litter box and meow when hungry. I come neutered and vaccinated. I am a special needs kitty; to learn more about my special need please call my friend, Elaine at 610-327-3969. (Danny R is about 3 - 4 years old.)

A very good article with information about the prognosis for cats that test positive for FeLV (Winn Feline Foundation)

Answers to the most commonly asked questions about FeLV (Cornell Feline Health Center)

Includes information on common signs of the disease, how the virus is spread, diagnostic tests, and caring for an FIV-infected cat (Cornell Feline Health Center)

Summary of FIV and its effects on cats who contract the virus.

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CAN is a no kill, non-profit 501c(3) all volunteer organization. Copyright 2005 C.A.N. All Rights Reserved. Please direct all correspondence about the website (broken links, suggestions, content contributions) to kirsten@catangel.org. Please do not contact me about the rescuing of cats. If you need to inquire about the rescue of one or more cats, please submit a surrender form on our Surrenders page.