‘Laid-back’ cat named Dude ‘doesn’t know a stranger.’ But he needs a home, too
If a cat could project vibes that line up with his name to a tee, Dude would be it.
Tucked away in cat room at the Ohio Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and Humane Society in Lima, Dude waits patiently for a home — despite the fact that he’s been diagnosed with a common immune deficiency called feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV).
“Meet Dude and his many expressions. Dude is one of our FIV cats who came to the shelter last year as a sick stray,” the shelter said in an April 14 Facebook post. “He has made a remarkable recovery and is ready to have a family of his own.
“Dude is always excited to see people that visit our FIV room. He’s a laid-back guy who doesn’t know a stranger. Dude is great with other cats and kids of all ages and is approximately a year old.”
Even though FIV leaves cats vulnerable to infections, felines who have it can live long and healthy lives with the right preventative care. Keeping them indoors, scheduling regular vet visits, and maintaining a healthy diet all go a long way in ensuring FIV cats’ wellness, according to the Cornell Feline Health Center.
“There have been many conversations about owning an FIV cat. These cats can go on to live long, happy lives in a home by themselves or with a friend,” the shelter says. “FIV is not transmitted through sharing a litterbox, food, and water dishes or through humans. These cats have a lot of love to give and need someone to give them a chance.”
The photos show Dude, living up to his cowboy name and is about as chill as they possibly come. He also sports a beautiful black and white coat.
For more information about Dude or any of the other FIV cats, visit the shelter’s website.
Lima is about a 90-mile drive northwest from Columbus.