We Saved A Life Today

Sometimes it doesn't seem like enough. One life saved. But to that one animal, it's the greatest gift of all. Today we saved Marley. Marley was found as a stray by one of our peripheral volunteers/supporters. He tested positive for FIV, which for some animals is a death sentence.

For our animals it used to be. Then we got educated. FIV is not a death sentence. I personally had a cat who was FIV+ for 12 years. She never infected another one of our family pets, and I never considered euthanasia as an option.

Now I'm happy to say that we as a group have embraced the possibility that life as an FIV+ cat both feral and owned is not a quality of life issue. Please educate yourself on FIV+ status, not just from your vet, but from other online and educational resources. FIV+ cats can live with FIV- cats and not cause infection. As long as they are not aggressive, there is no cause for concern. Even in feral cat colonies, once a cat is neutered or spayed, there is no increased risk for cross contamination among the population.