Cat with Broken Tail Needs Help!

Hello and thank you for taking the time to read Moo's story. My name is Kathleen and I am passionate about helping animals. In the past eight years I have trapped, fixed, released (and homed) over thirty cats in my neighborhood. About six months ago a black and white male cat (that I call Moo) wondered into my community. I fed him and tried several times to trap him (unsuccessfully for several months). One evening, when he showed up for dinner, I noticed that half of his tail was missing. I knew this poor boy was in severe pain so once again I tried to trap him. Finally, about ten days ago, I was able to lure him into a cat carrier with food. He appeared much weaker than usual...I knew he was dying. My neighbor and I immediately took Moo to the vet and he had his tail amputated, was neutered, was treated for fleas and worms and of course, received his rabies vaccination and an antibiotic shot. He is believed to be approximately two years old, has great teeth and his blood work showed no issues. Later that evening we took him home for a ten day recovery period with the intent of setting him free so that he could live out his life with the other strays that I care for.

Unfortunately a few days ago, we received bad news. Moo's FIV test came back positive. FIV is a disease that can weaken a cat's immune system. It is not harmful to people or dogs, however, cats can transmit the disease to one another via saliva (mainly deep bites). Many FIV cats live long healthy lives and are not affected by this disease at all. However, they must NEVER be allowed outside and they must live as the only cat in the household or with other FIV positive cats. AGAIN, FIV does not affect people and it is very difficult to transmit!

As you may know, finding a healthy cat a home is difficult. Finding a cat with no tail that is also FIV positive is next to impossible. Thankfully, there are several animal sanctuaries that have FIV cat houses. Unfortunately, many of these are full. I have learned through research and speaking with other people who are involved with animal rescue that many of these rescues will take Moo if a sizable donation comes with him. Unfortunately, we live in a world where money speaks! I would make the donation myself however, his recent medicals bills were quite expensive so I need a little help. If I can raise enough money, I can get Moo accepted into a NO-KILL, FIV Cat Sanctuary where he will either live out his life with other cat friends and be well cared for or, even better, he will one day be adopted! If you can spare a small amount, I would greatly appreciate it and so would Moo! Not only will you be helping Moo, you will be helping other FIV cats as well!

To many, Moo may just be a simple cat. However, I believe he deserves a chance. He is young, friendly, energetic and has suffered greatly during his short life. I would keep him, however, I already have four rescue cats and two rescue dogs. PLEASE help me, help Moo!!!! If I can't get him into a sanctuary for FIV Cats I will have to think about euthanizing him as he can't live locked away alone in a spare bedroom forever! Thinking about euthanizing him breaks my heart! Again, thank you for taking the time to read Moo's story.