Hello, I am Carbonara! I am a beautiful young kitty who is most likely a Russian Blue mix with a splash of tan on my side. In addition to my unique coloring, let me tell you a little about myself!
I have been described as sweet, confident, and that I have a sunny disposition. I might even be called a social butterfly! I love my humans and I love to be in the same room as my foster family as much as possible. I am also the ultimate greeter – when you come back home I will meow to welcome you! My foster family says I am very affectionate and you will know I am happy because I become a purring machine. Did you know I am a professional bird watcher? I love to look outside and watch the birds and squirrels! Though, one of my favorite things is to lay on my foster mom’s lap for pets, head scratches, and overall affection.
I am also one smart cookie! I am a communicative girl, and will let you know what I need. And I use the litter box and scratch posts like a champ! If you are looking for a sweet and affectionate companion, then we might be the right fit! Please fill out an application if you would like to meet me! I can’t wait to meet you!
Carbonara is FIV+. FIV can cause a weakened immune system. Most FIV cats live long normal healthy lives; statistically there is no difference in lifespan. Sometimes they can get gingivitis, and if they do get sick they may get sicker faster than a FIV negative cat. Therefore, catching illnesses early in an FIV cat is important as well as taking them in for annual check ups. Many people own FIV+ cats and don’t even know it because they never got them tested. FIV was discovered in 1986. If you owned cats prior to 1986, they may have had an FIV+ cat and you never knew it!
Will FIV get my non FIV+ cats sick?
Since FIV is only spread through deep bite wounds or sex, the standard answer is “no. All DPA cats are spayed/neutered so there is no risk of spreading through sex (even if cats “mount each other for dominance reasons they will not actually penetrate). Most cats, if they don’t get along, don’t actually bite each other hard enough to draw blood and spread FIV – typically they hiss, scratch, or maybe give warning bites, but it is very rare for neutered house cats to bite like that. If your personal cat and your newly adopted FIV cat are fighting that severely, FIV isn’t your biggest concern! If we have an FIV+ cat we know does not get along with other cats we will let you know prior to adoption.
More information here: https://www.humanesociety.org/news/fiv-positive-cats
Russian Blues have the reputation for being hypoallergenic. Although she has reduced shedding and smooth fur, we cannot guarantee breed or allergen status.
All Dallas Pets Alive adoptable pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines upon adoption. The standard minimum donation for cats over six months to seven years is $100, kittens under six months is $150, cats eight years and over are $50 unless specified otherwise. You can view all the adoptable pets and fill out an adoption application online on our website at http://dallaspetsalive.org/adopt/adoptable-cats/ . For more information, you can email adopt@dallaspetsalive.org.
