I first leaned about FIV Cat Rescue when I was searching online for information about FIV cats. I am a volunteer at a Non Profit shelter in Connecticut and we have recently taken in three FIV cats. I was hoping to find information resources to help us educate potential
Mission: OUR MISSION is to stop the discriminatory killing of FIV cats, support FIV supporters, and create a healthy, humane, and permanent solution for all cats. Our focus is on:
1. EDUCATING vets, animal rescues and shelters, and the public about FIV in order to increase awareness and change public perception.
2. ADVOCATING for their protection from arbitrary killing in the shelter systems
3. SAVING LIVES by helping people find homes for homeless FIV cats, support TNR efforts, and promote spay and neuter.
To accomplish these goals, we:
1. Work with researchers to create and distribute FIV educational materials to vets, shelters and the general public.
2. Create and maintain a public database of shelters, rescues and sanctuaries that accept FIV cats.
3. Provide rescuers and caregivers the tools they need to help stop the killing of FIV cats.
4. Help people trying to save single FIV cats.
5. Educate the public about FIV.
6. Promote spay-and-neuter option to reduce cat over-population, spread of FIV, and euthanasia.
Results: ~ Created educational materials to educate vets, shelters and the general public about FIV and how testing positive for FIV antibodies is not and should not be a death sentence; that most FIV cats live long, healthy lives. And that most die from age-related or secondary diseases.
~ Created a database of Rescues that take FIV Cats to assist rescuers and shelters find rescues dedicated to caring for and finding homes for FIV cats.
~ Saved hundreds of FIV cat lives worldwide directly through emails, Facebook, articles and social media.
~ Assisted volunteers to get their shelters to accept FIV cats.
~ Consulted with new rescues and shelters about FIV cats.
~ Educated thousands of people through our educational flyers and websites.
Target demographics: save FIV cats.
Direct beneficiaries per year: Hundreds of FIV cats, owners, rescues and shelters.
Geographic areas served: USA, Canada & around the world
Programs: Educational resources and materials for owners, rescues, shelters, and veterinarians. Help find homes via our Facebook page and networking. Provide database of Rescues that accept FIV Cats.
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CatsofAFOC,General Member of the Public 08/13/2021
Rating: 5
08/13/2021
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I first leaned about FIV Cat Rescue when I was searching online for information about FIV cats. I am a volunteer at a Non Profit shelter in Connecticut and we have recently taken in three FIV cats. I was hoping to find information resources to help us educate potential adopters about FIV. The materials were well done and presented information in a clear, attractive and professional manner. I reached out by email to this organization to ask permission to use their materials. I heard right back from Frankie who was very friendly and encouraging about the adoptability of FIV cats and not only gave our shelter permission to use any materials they have developed but included the PDF versions ready for printing. One of the best resources was an actual “script” for introducing a potential adopter to an FIV cat. What a great resource this organization is to other shelters to who have FIV cats in their population but she is also helping to educate others about FIV and therefore potentially saving these poor cats who might otherwise have no chance at a loving home.
Our no-kill shelter began testing for FeLV and FIV in January. Unfortunately, one of our oldest residents, Mickey, tested positive for FIV. We searched for months to find a rescue or home where he would be an only cat or with other FIV cats. I did my research on FIV, but none of it gave me peace of mind about allowing Mickey to share space with other cats. Then I found FIV Cat Rescue on the internet. As a sort of last ditch effort, I asked for their advice about rehoming him. Frankie Kangas was quick to respond, and sent information on FIV cats that I had not read before. Turns out, if Mickey has been with other cats for 5 years and they have not contracted FIV, it is highly unlikely that they ever will. What a relief! Mickey is so happy to be reunited with his friends. FIV Cat Rescue gave Mickey his life back.
