Slow your roll there human, I don't just allow anyone in my space, you gotta earn that right! My name is Yukon and I am looking for a furever home that is going to respect my boundaries. I tend to try and scare new people away with my voice and need some time to trust people. It is going to take some time for me to get comfortable in my new home environment as well as to get used to new humans. I have yet to learnt that humans aren't all that bad and will need my adopters to understand that I won't be interested in affection for some time. I am quite content to do my own thing and like to spend a lot of my free time tucked away in my favourite hiding spot to nap the day away. If you have the patience to take things at my speed I would love to get to know you and who knows, I might even let you get to know me too!
I'd also like to mention I am considered a Special Paws adoption, which means I do have medical needs that need tending to. I am FeLV positive, an IDEXX FIV/FeLV test was performed in shelter using whole blood, and a positive FeLV test result was noted. Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) can significantly compromise the immune system, so routine preventive healthcare is important. Infected felines often have a shorter than average lifespan, though can live a relatively normal life for a period of time. There are many ways that FeLV adversely affects a cat, most commonly including; cancer, blood disorders, and overall immunodeficiency. It is important that any medical concerns are promptly addressed with a veterinarian. The primary mode of transmission for FeLV is through bite wounds, mutual grooming, and (rarely) through the use of shared litter boxes and feeding dishes. Since this condition can be easily transmitted to other cats, those testing positive should be housed only with those who have also tested positive. Rarely, false positive tests can occur. If a cat has been vaccinated against FeLV we would not see a false positive result. It is recommended that you follow up with your primary care veterinarian to establish a preventive healthcare plan post adoption! But because of this, my adoption fee is totally up to you!
