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glinda

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54. Bless you for doing this for this sick little guy. Good luck.

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Sat Feb 15, 2014, 05:50 PM

Feb 2014

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Introducing Buddy, who came in from the cold, warmed up, went to the vet, and got a FIV diagnosis [View all] Voice for Peace Feb 2014 OP

a kick and a rec for my buddy Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #1

Taking him in was the right thing to do! CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2014 #2

thank you CPeggy! I keep reminding myself Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #5

He can live to 20 with good standard care, nutrition, and love. aquart Feb 2014 #3

I think he was in the middle of cleaning up after having soup (green goo) and was making his Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #6

Sending compassionate thoughts to Buddy onestepforward Feb 2014 #4

thank you two steps forward Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #13

He's a handsome kitty! onestepforward Feb 2014 #24

yum yum reusrename Feb 2014 #7

LOL "yum yum" you must be a serious cat lover Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #43

He's beautiful! BrotherIvan Feb 2014 #8

You are an appreciator of true beauty.. he does have character, softness, light in his eye, humility Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #36

Lucky kitty! Good on you for taking care of him. cui bono Feb 2014 #9

oh dear cui bono I think we have the same affliction. Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #14

all those kitties..! Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #38

Even if the FIV shortens hi s life LoveMyCali Feb 2014 #10

he kissed me first!! I was petting him and he kissed me on my face. Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #16

Awww LoveMyCali Feb 2014 #27

Thx 4 helping the kitty. Even the positive ones need love, too! blkmusclmachine Feb 2014 #11

thank you, it doesn't seem like a choice, they tug your heart Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #39

a heart for you Skittles Feb 2014 #12

oh thank you so much that made my heart fill up.. nothing quite like the feeling Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #17

I hope Buddy owns you for a very long time... Contrary1 Feb 2014 #15

Crazy Cat Lady.. feeding a feral for 13 years Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #40

I think 13 years might be a record... Contrary1 Feb 2014 #50

This is so heartwarming. pacalo Feb 2014 #18

that would be funny to find out. Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #41

I'm pulling for ya, Buddy! liberalla Feb 2014 #19

thank you Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #31

You keep him, of course! I have had 4 similar stories. All 4 just showed sinkingfeeling Feb 2014 #20

it seems FIV is high in the feral population, I never knew about it before Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #25

I'm kind of like you. I still have all 4 of my cats. The first came, sinkingfeeling Feb 2014 #32

I'm skeptical of dire prognoses of any kind.. the living body is so brilliant at healing Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #33

Not that I'm aware of. They have a weak immune system and get infections and sinkingfeeling Feb 2014 #34

thanks so much for your input Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #35

That's so KC Feb 2014 #21

Neutering is on the agenda, as soon as possible. Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #26

Cool! KC Feb 2014 #28

Sending hugs and good vibes to you and Buddy. sked14 Feb 2014 #22

thank you Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #29

Sending you and Buddy hermetic Feb 2014 #23

thank you Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #30

I've got FIV positive cats. hamsterjill Feb 2014 #37

thank you! this is all really good news Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #42

Cornell has some excellent information on FIV hamsterjill Feb 2014 #44

thank you ! I will look it up right now Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #45

I'm feeling pretty heartbroken that I can't keep him, I don't have the resources Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #59

I hope you are successful in finding a good situation for him. hamsterjill Feb 2014 #60

Our household cat situation is a bit complex, and the size of the house self-limiting. Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #61

Well, isn't he a handsome boy! Curmudgeoness Feb 2014 #46

thanks! this is the first time I have even heard of the virus, so it's especially helpful Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #47

My friend's cat with FIV lived to be 19 diane in sf Feb 2014 #48

there you go.. that's a super long life Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #51

Budd is adorable TorchTheWitch Feb 2014 #49

yes.. he just came back after being out all night Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #52

sleeping buddy Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #53

Bless you for doing this for this sick little guy. Good luck. glinda Feb 2014 #54

thank you! Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #55

pets for Buddy and other fiv cats uppityperson Feb 2014 #56

I think there are probably a bunch of cats with FIV in this neighborhood. Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #57

I am really looking to find a home or foster for him. Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #58

Buddy update in case anybody is still checking in... would welcome your thoughts Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #62

Where are you located? hamsterjill Feb 2014 #63

I'm in Albuquerque Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #64

Oh, goodness! hamsterjill Feb 2014 #65

the bite was on Feb.23.. and we remain hopeful Voice for Peace Feb 2014 #66

First, he probably hasn't been fixed which explains the fights... joeybee12 Feb 2014 #67

Yay kitty! shenmue Feb 2014 #68