11/28/2025
This is Alfie (short for Alfred), a 1–2-year-old sweetheart who literally chose us. He showed up on our porch a few weeks ago, and while we expected him to run when the light came on, he didn’t. He stayed put, trusting us instantly. Todd scooped him up, and just like that, Alfie became part of our lives.
He’s the ultimate cuddle cat—sweet, gentle, and absolutely devoted to people. Alfie is playful, curious, and a little rascal in the most endearing way. He’s still learning the ropes of how to play, but he loooves his scratcher and he’ll happily pounce on toys (and maybe your toes, too 😉). And oh… Alfie LOVES food. He eats with ferocious enthusiasm, happily devouring every bite with the loudest, most satisfying snarfs. He’s food motivated but never food aggressive, and you can pet him while he eats with no objections at all. After he’s done eating, he will curl up right in your lap for a nap. He loves giving headbutts to show affection, and he’s a fan of both head and butt scritches. Alfie also has the most adorable little meow. He’s not talkative per se, but he will meow to remind you he’s there and to communicate with the other cats. He’s just so sweet, and even more so now that he’s been fixed!
We took him to the vet about three weeks ago and got the news that broke our hearts: Alfie tested positive for FeLV (Feline Leukemia Virus). This means he can’t safely live with our other cats, one of whom is elderly and another with CKD. We already have five cats, and unfortunately, we don’t have any space larger than the tiny bathroom we’ve been using to house him (otherwise, he’s such a little joy that we happily would). Right now, he spends most of his time sleeping because he’s bored and lonely with very little room to move around or play. But when we come in to visit, he lights up—purring, tail high, and full of excitement, desperate for attention and affection. He clearly wants to be friends with the other cats and seems like he’d do well with other FeLV-positive cats or in a safe quarantine setup.
A bit about FeLV: It’s not as scary as it sounds. Positive cats like Alfie can still live happy, loving lives! He’ll need to be the only cat in his forever home, or live with other FeLV-positive cats, and regular vet care can help him thrive. Many FeLV cats have years of love, play, and snuggles ahead of them, and according to our vet, there’s no reason to believe he isn’t one of them. Alfie is healthy, recently neutered, up to date on vaccinations, and ready to start the next chapter of his life. We are waiting on PCR results to know more about his FeLV stage, but this little guy is strong, brave, and full of love.
We are on a waiting list for Animal Friends in Pittsburgh, but it could be six months before he has a spot. Alfie deserves better than a tiny bathroom until then. We would love for him to be adopted into a forever home, but even a better foster situation would be a huge improvement over how he’s living now. We are happy to help in any way we can—supplies, vet support, advice—whatever it takes to give Alfie a better life in the meantime.
Alfie is ready to bring love, joy, and cuddles to the perfect home. He’s sweet, playful, and desperate to show someone just how much love he has to give. If you have room in your heart (and your home) to give Alfie a safe, loving space where he can be a happy, spoiled companion, you could save this boy from months of lonely confinement. And the best part? He will repay you a thousand times over with snuggles, purrs, and loyalty.
Please DM SVH, Ashlee Brooke, or Todd Hunter if you’re interested in fostering or adopting Alfie. He’s waiting, and every day in that tiny bathroom is breaking our hearts.
