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Alfonso FIV+

Male · Adult · 6 years

Alfonso is a characterful, curious little cuddlebug. He absolutely loves and needs human company—both for cuddling and for playing. He adores attention and actively seeks it out to ensure someone pays him care. He also won’t turn down a tasty meal. This cat is FIV-positive. What does FIV+ mean? It stands for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus—commonly referred to as “cat AIDS” because it resembles the human version of the disease. Infection typically occurs through direct contact: when the saliva of an infected cat comes into contact with the blood of another cat—for example, via deep bite wounds sustained during fights. Cats with FIV can live alongside other FIV-positive cats as well as healthy cats, provided the animals are calm and don’t engage in aggressive fights. Only cats can become infected; neither you nor your dog can catch FIV, nor can you transmit it to your neighbor’s cat. While FIV is incurable, with proper care, its progression can be effectively managed, allowing an FIV-positive cat to live a long and happy life. The key is to keep the cat indoors, regularly monitor its health, and boost its immune system (for instance, by using appropriate supplements).

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Alfonso jest charakternym, ciekawskim przytulasem. Bardzo lubi i potrzebuje człowieka – zarówno do miziania, jak i do zabawy. Uwielbia atencję i zwraca na siebie uwagę, by się nim zająć. Nie pogardzi też dobrym jedzonkiem. Ten kot jest nosicielem FIV+. Czym jest FIV+? Jest to zespół nabytego niedoboru immunologicznego, potocznie nazywany kocim AIDS, ponieważ przypomina ludzką odmianę tej choroby. Do zakażenia dochodzi głównie przez bezpośredni kontakt śliny nosiciela z krwią drugiego kota, czyli np. przez głębokie rany kąsane podczas bójek. Koty z FIV mogą mieszkać z innymi kotami zakażonymi FIV, ale też ze zdrowymi kotami, pod warunkiem, że zwierzaki są spokojne i nie dochodzi między nimi do agresywnych walk. Zarazić mogą się TYLKO KOTY. Nie zarazisz się więc ani Ty, ani Twój pies, ani nie przeniesiesz FIV na sobie na kota sąsiadów. To choroba nieuleczalna, ale dzięki odpowiedniej opiece można powstrzymać jej rozwój, a kot z FIV może żyć długo i szczęśliwie. Podstawą jest dom niewychodzący, regularne kontrolowanie stanu zdrowia kota i wzmacnianie jego odporności (np. za pomocą odpowiednich suplementów).

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 6 years
Location
🇵🇱Poznan
Shelter
Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu
Living with Alfonso FIV+
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu · Poznan

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Alfonso FIV+ home

What you'll need for Alfonso FIV+ in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

    Top-loading carriers are easier than dragging cats out of a side door.

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    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

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    €18–25
  3. 03
    Editor's pick

    Covered Litter Box

    Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

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    €30–60

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About Alfonso FIV+

What life with Alfonso FIV+ looks like

Alfonso FIV+ is a small adult cat waiting at Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu in Poznan.

An adult cat usually shows their personality within a week. Give them a quiet room with everything they need (food, water, litter, hiding spot) and let them choose when to explore. Don't force interaction — every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

🇵🇱Adopting from Poland

Polish shelters maintain established transport routes to Germany, Netherlands, Austria, and Sweden. Animals leave sterilized and chipped. Adoption fees are typically lower than in Western Europe (often €50–€150) but adopters cover transport.

Poznan, Poland browse more cats in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Alfonso FIV+, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Alfonso FIV+?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Alfonso FIV+ on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Alfonso FIV+ if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Alfonso FIV+ already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most cats on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Alfonso FIV+ isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu early rather than rehoming privately; they know Alfonso FIV+ and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (PL). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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