Gerald (FIV+ and Positively Adoptable) Domestic Shorthair Adult Male for sale in Alexandria, Virginia

Gerald (FIV+ and Positively Adoptable)'s story
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CREAM AND SILVERY LOVEBUG WANTS TO BE YOUR "ONE AND ONLY" LOVE!
Hello friends! My name is Gerald. I found myself alone in the great outdoors near Baltimore trying my best to survive. One day I was exploring a trench alongside the roadway when I came upon what seemed like a treasure: chicken nuggets! As I was enjoying this apparent stroke of good luck, I had no idea that my luck was about to really change - forever.
This is when a kind, concerned citizen saw me and realized that I wouldn't be foraging in a trench and looking weary if I had a home. I was happy to meet such a nice person and put my happy, people-loving purrsonality on full display in hopes of charming myself into a better life. It worked!
This person brought me to a shelter where I was cleaned up and received veterinary care. I worked my magic and charmed the shelter staff, who became determined to give me the best chance to find my own forever home. They placed a call to King Street Cats and asked if KSC might help me find my own family.
KSC said YES! and here I am. I am a gentle, charming boy who enjoys the company and affection of humans very much. Other cats? Nope, I don't enjoy them! I want to be your "one and only" beloved boy. You see, when I was on the streets I was attacked by other aggressive cats, one of whom bit me deeply. This is how I contracted FIV, or Feline Immunodeficiency Virus. 
But don't give up on me - keep reading! I am FIV+ and "Positively Adoptable."
FIV is *not* human HIV. Humans *cannot* catch FIV. Dogs *cannot* catch FIV.
KSC has adopted out many FIV+ kitties who are now living happily as cherished family members. 
FIV is spread from cat to cat by means of deep-puncture bite wounds - something that's not hard to imagine in a situation where cats have to struggle to get what they need to survive.
It means that at some point I may, or may not, develop a heightened susceptibility to the ailments that we all face regularly. 
This is the "extra" that I ask of you in order to keep me healthy:
Feed me a healthy, high quality high protein/grain free (preferably wet food only, because this is so much healthier than dry food)
Keep me indoors and away from combative cats
Establish a relationship with a trusted veterinarian (who is enlightened about FIV).
Bring me to my vet regularly and any time when you notice that I'm not feeling or acting like myself (this means getting to know me well enough to understand what "acting like myself" means).
That's it. Wait, what? Yes, that's it. You'd do that for any cat you brought into your family, so I know you'll be able to do it for me.
    Now that we've got that out of the way...  please know that I have a lifetime of love to offer. I would love to be your best friend. 
Please come and meet me. I am seven (7) years old, which is a fine age, and quite young and active in cat terms. My personality, easy-going attitude and laid back demeanor are testaments to who special I really am given when I've obviously had to contend with living alone on the streets.
I am a gorgeous cream colored boy with big round loving eyes and a short, plush coat. If you look carefully, you will see that my coat contains a hint of silver and the palest of silvery tabby stripes and swirls visible. It's quite stunning and very unusual. We can take a lot of photos together so you can show me off. Everyone who meets me remarks on my good looks. 
Please come to meet me. I am here at KSC because it's been obvious from the start that I have the heart and disposition of a cherished family boy and that's what I want to be - with you.
It's easy to get started. Send an email to contact@kingstreetcats.org. Ask for me, Gerald. Ask my KSC friends your questions about FIV - they're happy to talk to you about this. 
Lovingly yours,
Gerald
 
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