I'm Kayleigh, I have FIV, c'est la vie

19/08/2023

FIV senior kitty looking for a home!

When you're a rescue that takes in the hard cases, this means cats will be in your care longer. When you're a rescue that takes in senior kitties, this means the cats will be in your care longer AND have medical bills. When you're a rescue that takes in medical cases, well, this means the cats will be in your care longer and, of course, have medical bills.

We have cats that have been in our care since we became a rescue back in October 2018. Most of these long-term cats are just shy, perhaps a bit skittish, but still sweet. They took some time to socialize. They've been posted for adoption for years. They have people come meet them who read their bios, see their cute photos, but, for one reason or another, decided not to adopt this particular cat. These cats will always have a home with our rescue. We keep them until they get adopted. Sometimes it takes years for their forever person to cross their path. And while they're with us, we make sure to provide them with good food and veterinary care, should something happen. At the very least, they get annual checkups with vaccinations.

The beautiful Siamese in the photo is the incredibly sweet Abbott. He is about 12 years old and has FIV. A lot of rescues won't take a known FIV cat. Well, they would have missed out on this lovable old man. He is super mellow and really loves to be petted. Wait. That's an understatement. If you stop petting him, he'll paw at your hand until you start petting him again. FIV is no big thing. It's only transmitted through a bite that breaks the skin. We imagine this kind fella was attacked by an aggressive tom cat. That's usually the case - when we see the amazingly sweet older cats come in off the streets, they usually do have FIV because some jerk bullied them. Abbott was born with a tail defect - there's a part of it with a wicked kink in it, almost curly like a piggy's tail. It doesn't bother him at all. He needs a dental. His teeth aren't causing him any pain but he does need a couple of extractions. We had to put that on hold because we have no funds.

You can help Abbott and other cats by donating to our Go Fund Me (https://gofund.me/722aa8b5), donating through PayPal, or sending a check to Kitty Revolution (send DM for address).

THANK YOU!

07/08/2021

Found Dog:

Update 8/10/21: Frankie has been reunited with her owner! Thank you all for sharing!

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Update 8/7/21 @ 1:41 PM. We were not able to locate the dog's owner before we closed for the weekend. The Roseville PD picked her up and will be holding her.

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A staff member found this dog in the Cub Foods parking lot on Larpenteur and Fernwood in Roseville this morning. No collar or microchip for identification.

If this is your dog, please contact us at 651-645-2808 and leave a message. We will return your call.

21/02/2021

If only we had room!

Update: Adopted!
It's time for - and we've featured Mittens before, but she's still a senior, still super, still at TCHS, and, hey, it's Sunday.
Mittens is a spayed 10-year-old cat who came to Tri-County Humane Society as a transfer from another facility, so we don't know too much about her background. (All introductions to new pets and people should be slow and proper.) Mittens should be fed a high-quality senior diet to keep her happy and healthy into her golden years. (Supplies can be bought at the TCHS Re-Tail Shoppe; all profits go back to our animals.) Mittens has tested positive for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), which affects a cat's immune system. This virus is spread primarily through bite wounds between cats. While some cats can have health complications from FIV, many live long, healthy lives.
Mittens has been with us since Jan. 30 - please share and let's get her outta here!

320-252-0896
www.tricountyhumanesociety.org

11/12/2019

Check out this ➕ heart throb looking for a home!

This is a cross posting:

Hi, my name is Prince, and I am a Siamese. My foster mom says I'm handsome.
I was a stray, and I am now in foster care, but I would love a home of my own. (I like to give hugs and head butts!) They tell me that I am the best boy ever because I use my litter box and the scratching posts. I indeed like to play, but I mostly want to hang out with you, and I also prefer to be the only cat so I can get all of the cuddles!

Some facts about Prince:
He is approximately five years old and has beautiful blue eyes. He has neutered, FIV+. On urinary care food. It lasts him a long time since he only gets 1/2 cup of dry kibble a day and 1/2 can of wet food.

His scratching posts, bed, litter box, toys, food, and a cat tree will all go with him.

** You can comment here and we will get the info to the right address **

29/10/2019

Good morning from sweet Emma.
Her public service announcement is in regards to FIV+ cats. FIV is a cat-specific virus, and humans cannot become infected. These cats can live long, happy, healthy lives with few or no symptoms. Additionally, FIV does not pass easily between cats through normal day-to-day activities.
FIV+ cats must remain indoors, fed high-quality diets, have routine Veterinary exams every six months, and lead a stress-free life.
There are PLENTY of families that can meet those needs-- are you one of them? Emma is available for adoption. This FIV+ kitten needs you!

15/10/2019

My mom is in love. 🙄🙄

We have a new kitten in town, and her name is Emma. She just had her check-up and is FIV+. While we wish it were not the case, she can still grow-up and have a long, happy life.
We are looking for a forever home who wants to have one indoor cat, but if you are interested in a foster-to-adopt arrangement -- purrfect!
And, if you have medical questions about FIV+ cats, please email Vicki at [email protected]

15/10/2019

As it gets colder..

03/07/2019

It’s time for a Simba update! We had mentioned previously that he had blood in his p*e. That problem continued on antibiotics and then last week, Simba’s caregivers noticed he hadn’t p*ed for longer than usual. (Seriously, these folks rock and are taking such good care of our guy.) Imaging was done of his bladder and a bladder stone was found. Simba has since had surgery and is recovering well. The stone that was removed was described as more of a “shard” and had very sharp, pointy borders. The folks interested in fostering and/or adopting Simba are waiting patiently to meet him since he needs continued care at the clinic. Because he was in such a bad state of health, they want to care for him until they are sure he is completely healed and that he goes to a home that will provide everything he needs to stay healthy.

26/06/2019

Friends of Simba! 🦁 First of all, we are beyond grateful for all the love sent our way...through Facebook post comments, shares and the many private messages sent to my mom. We are grateful for you and this community! My mom first met Simba last Friday and because of so many other homeless cats (and kitten season!), she was unable to find an immediate solution. On Saturday morning, she reached out to Simba’s family and learned that, out of desperation and concern for him, they had dropped him off at a vet clinic. When my mom contacted the clinic she learned he was safe and resting and his needs would be addressed this week. Since then we have learned a few things about Simba’s health:
• He is overweight.
• He has a wound on his “behind”. He had a lot of matted hair and caked on p**p, likely from being overweight and not being able to clean himself properly. The clinic shaved the area, cleaned him and treated him with an antibiotic. In his current pictures, he is wearing a cone - this is so he leaves this wound alone. He is also receiving pain medication.
• He was p*eing blood. A significant amount of p**p was covering his p***s. This caused an infection and the antibiotic will cover this issue as well.
• Simba tested positive for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus. His previous owners are not able to provide a thorough health history. It is impossible to know if he truly has the virus or if he is testing positive from receiving the FIV vaccine. We are so grateful to the clinic for running this test on Simba so we know. His feline leukemia test is negative.
• He is a delight. ❤️ He enjoys attention from people all the time except for when his butt was shaved and cleaned. 😢 It hurts. We all understand.

We are following up with the many wonderful people who expressed interest in helping Simba! My mom is a big advocate for FIV cats. When she started fostering me, she learned a lot about the virus. I live with a cat who is negative but we believe that everyone has to make their own decision to bring a positive cat into their home. Mom and I believe that being informed about the virus is our best way of advocating for positive cats. That all said, some of the people who are interested in adopting Simba have cats already in their homes. We are okay if you do not feel comfortable having a “mixed” household. We just ask that you make an informed choice. There are many sources of information. If you are interested in adopting Simba, we encourage you to learn more and we hope that you choose your veterinarian as one of those information sources. (We are also firm believers in having a strong and supportive relationship with your veterinarian - we became a “mixed” household with the help and support of our vet.) My mom is happy to answer questions also! She isn’t going to share which vet clinic is caring for Simba but she will say that they are some of the most amazing human beings on earth and someday she wants everyone to give them all the love and thanks they deserve for helping him! Our vets work so hard to take care of us, make sure you tell your vet thank you. ❤️ Please follow my page if you would like to keep seeing updates on Simba, my mom will post them here.

05/02/2019

Finding the perfect Valentine’s gift can be difficult, and with Valentine’s Day fast approaching you may be tempted to go for the ‘safe’ option of flowers.

Present your loved one with a beautiful bouquet and they’re sure to be impressed, right? Not if they own a cat and you’ve chosen lilies…

This Valentine’s Day leave out lilies if your loved one has a cat as they can prove fatal. Each year many cats are poisoned by lilies, simply because people are unaware of the risks.

Lilies contain a toxin that makes eating even the smallest amount of any part of the plant – flowers, leaves, stem or pollen – extremely dangerous to cats. Even licking the pollen off their coat or drinking the water from a vase containing lilies can cause grave illness. Once ingested, the toxin causes severe damage to the kidneys, which can cause the kidneys to fail and even result in death.

Signs of lily poisoning include:
- Drooling
- Vomiting
- Refusing food
- Lethargy
- Depression

**If you suspect your cat has been exposed to lilies contact your vet immediately**

If you own a cat, you should never keep lilies in the house, nor should you gift cat lovers in your life lilies. Check bouquets for lilies and give the bouquet to a cat less friend if you find any.

For more information about lily poisoning and to download our ‘lethal lilies’ warning poster visit: https://icatcare.org/advice/keeping-cats-safe/lilies

21/01/2019

18/11/2018

Local (MN) foster home needed for this gorgeous FIV+ guy. Questions about fostering a FIV+ cat? Ask us! We highly recommend Tuff Start Rescue also.

FOSTER NEEDED

Gaaaaaaaaah, this HANDSOME, sweet, stud muffin is our beloved "Boy!" 😍 He simply couldn't be more adorable!!

Boy previously couldn't decide if he wanted to be feral or not. He has since decided (a resounding 'no way!') and he has never looked back. 😊

Boy came to us as an injured stray, and had been beaten up outside (bite wounds, abscess, etc). His scars have sad stories to tell, for sure. 😔 Nothing but happiness for this kid from now on.

Boy is FIV positive and needs a loving foster home! He will fill your life with lots of giggles and love - I promise! 💕

Who can bust him outta the clinic??!

26/10/2018

Please share - knowledge is power!

05/10/2018

Like doing good?
Like good beer?
Combine the two on Monday at Brunson’s!
We are hosting a fundraiser for ACT V Rescue and Rehabilitation. They helped place the Brunson’s kitties in homes this past summer.
We will tap a limited edition Summit Golden Fruited Ale, and sampling Keller Pils and Cranky Woodsman.
EPA and Oktoberfest will be available as well.
Silent Auction
Live Music
Bingo
Fun starts at 4:00

29/09/2018

Amanda is FIV negative and available for adoption through ACT V! She was a stray kitty rescued by my mom and she loves her! Please spread the word about this affectionate kitty. 💕

We have a newbie:
Introducing, Amanda!

22/09/2018

If anyone has extra coolers to part with, we will be making cat shelters out of them for the upcoming winter. Please message us or comment if you do and/or would like to help make a shelter! (Pictured is the smallest size cooler we can use - nothing smaller, please - but larger is okay!)
More info: https://www.sandysandyart.com/2012/10/insulated-outdoor-cat-shelter-for-feral.html
📷: www.SandySandy.com

24/08/2018

What a handsome guy...

13/06/2018

A happy ending for a FIV+ kitty! 💕

08/06/2018

So what is that blue dye on the post? It’s called Feliscratch and it is a pheromone product that contains a copy of Feline interdigital semiochemical pheromones that cat’s deposit whenever they go scratch scratch. Feliscratch actually attracts cats to posts, as you see in this image I took. Still yet another reason NOT to declaw or electively amputate

31/05/2018

Handsome sweet boy 💕

17/04/2018

Tabby facts! Love, the cutest tabby ever (me)

As we explained last week on , “tabby” is not a breed. It’s simply a fur pattern that appears across a wide range of colors. All tabbies have some aspects of marking on their forehead that resembles letter M. There are various types of tabby cats, each possessing a unique coat pattern.