Jimmy

About Jimmy

Birthday: May 2, 2024 Location: Wellsville, PA. Jimmy is a lovable, snuggling-addicted, treat-loving sweetheart who is just dying to find his forever home! He's a chill guy who loves to relax at home while listening to jazz music and watching Indy car racing. He gets along with other cats wonderfully, even though he will push his way into a food dish if he's hungry! He and his foster brother, Rudie, love to spend time together, and you will often see Jimmy grooming his brother in the evening.  He hasn't been exposed to dogs, but with his gentle nature, his foster believes that he would be fine around children!   Jimmy has tested for FIV+.  It might seem scary, but we can assure you that it's not as frightening as it appears! There's a stigma around cats with this condition, and people have been deterred from them.  However, most people think it's a deadly disease that doesn't promise the cat a long live.  That isn't the case!    FIV (or Feline Immuno-Deficiency Virus) is an illness that affects a cat's immune system over a period of years, similarly to the human version. However, most cats with this condition can live long, healthy lives with little to no systems. FIV also is not easily transmissible between cats as we used to think. It cannot be transmitted casually through shared litter boxes, water/food dishes, or even grooming, snuggling, or playing. It's main mode of transmission is through