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Boromir FIV+

Male · Adult · 6 years

He loves closeness, gentle petting, and the presence of people around him. He thrives in a home environment and causes no trouble at all. He’s the perfect match for anyone looking for a loving, well-balanced companion. His gentle nature allows him to quickly form strong bonds and brings plenty of warmth and calm into the home. This cat is FIV-positive. What does FIV+ mean? It stands for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus—commonly referred to as “feline AIDS,” as 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 another cat’s blood—for example, through deep bite wounds 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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Uwielbia bliskość, spokojne głaskanie i obecność ludzi wokół siebie. Doskonale odnajduje się w domowych warunkach i nie sprawia żadnych kłopotów. To idealny kandydat dla osób szukających czułego, zrównoważonego towarzysza. Jego łagodny charakter sprawia, że szybko buduje więź i wnosi do domu dużo ciepła oraz spokoju. 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 Boromir FIV+
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
  • Good with cats
Cared for by Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu · Poznan

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Boromir FIV+ home

What you'll need for Boromir 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 Boromir FIV+

What life with Boromir FIV+ looks like

Boromir 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 Boromir FIV+, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Boromir 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 Boromir FIV+ on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Boromir 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 Boromir 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 Boromir 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 Boromir 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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