... from the Battersea Dog and Cat home. I've written an email explaning my circumstances ... awaiting their reply.
Wish me luck ...
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I'm writing to you because I'm considering adopting a FIV cat from the Battersea Dog and Cat home and would like to ask if you think my current circumstances make it a suitable option.
I already have one cat called Toby. I've had him for about a year now - he is a neutered 8 year old cat with FIV. I know what FIV is, how they can't be outdoor kitties, the potentially large vet bills and the possible health consequences for the cat. Toby is currently healthy and needs no medical care for the moment.
I work full time which means Toby is often left on his own for up to 9 hours Monday-Friday and I'd like him to have a little companion. Also, knowing that FIV cats can be difficult to rehome I'd dearly love to give another FIV cat a loving forever home. Because Toby is an indoor only cat he has a cat tree and toys and beds etc and he gets LOTS of love. We do have a small garden that we let Toby wonder around in sometimes at the weekends - but never unsupervised.
Toby is quite timid so obviously I would be interested in a cat that he wouldn't feel intimidated by. My first priority is the welfare of the cat I already have so would like a second cat that would make Toby feel as comfortable as possible.
With all this in mind, would you consider me as someone that you would adopt out another FIV cat too? I'd appreciate your feedback and your advice as to how to proceed.
