You may have previously read about APA!'s FeLV+ cats and kittens. Feline Leukiemia (FeLV) is a highly contagious virus that impacts the immune system and generally shortens the lifespan of a cat to just 2-4 years. Because of the highly contagious nature of disease, FeLV+ cats must be kept isolated from other cats who are not infected. The quarantine combined with the estimated lifespan means that our FeLV cats have a harder time getting adopted, and thus are often the first to be euthanized when they test positive at shelters. However, APA! believes that these cats and kittens deserve a chance - even if it's a chance for just a few years.
