Dear Tiger is a lovely big, tabby and white boy who has come into our care after living for a long time as a stray. He took up residence in the garden of a lovely lady who provided him with a shelter and took him to her vet to be checked over. The vet suspected that Tiger might be FIV postive and, sadly, his blood tests showed that this is indeed the case. Because of this diagnosis, Tiger may have health challenges during his life so ARC are looking for a permanent foster home for Tiger where his ‘owner’ will love and look after his daily needs such as love and food but ARC will cover his veterinary expenses as long as he is seen at Twickenham Veterinary Surgery where ARC has an account. Tiger is a friendly and affectionate boy who should now be homed to an indoor home or a home with a secure garden or Catio. Once Tiger is in a foster home we will have a better idea how he copes with being an indoor cat but, even if he copes well, we would only home him to a spacious home where he will have lots of enrichment. Since arriving in our care, Tiger has been castrated, microchipped, wormed and fleaed. Tiger is also suffering from Calicivirus which makes his gums inflamed so this will need to be monitored. Tiger’s rescuer had him vaccinated while he was with her so he is fully up to date with his vaccinations.
FOSTER HOME UPDATE: Tiger is doing very well and settling into home life well. He likes to cuddle up on the sofa. He does still nip when he is feeling overwhelmed but this has got much better. He is eating well too. His mouth still looks a bit sore and red when he yawns but he doesn’t seem to be in pain. He’s a lovely boy
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