Hi everyone, I captured a stray kitty (nicknamed Jack, after the character from Titanic) last night that has been living in my family’s backyard for some time now. He’s truly the sweetest thing and loves pampers and petting. He’s a little shy at first but with pets and sweet talking, he comes out of his shell and begins purring up a storm. We estimate that he’s a little over 2 years old. 

We took him to the vet last night and he tested positive for FIV—because of this, my family and partner do not want me to take him in. I currently have 2 cats and my family (which my cats and I stay with during the holidays) has 3 cats, one of which has severe asthma and is immunocompromised. 

Jack is truly a sweet boy that enjoys company—he would come running over to the porch door whenever we called for him and would rub his face all over the glass whenever he saw us and my family’s resident cats. Once he feels safe with you, he becomes a huge chatterbox and will respond when you talk to him. <3

My family has been feeding him table scraps (terrible for his health, I know) and leftover cat food for at least a year and a half now. I recently stayed with my family for a week for the holidays and was able to convince them to let me trap him and take him in. I couldn’t bear the thought of that poor baby living in 30 degree weather any longer, and knowing now he’s FIV-positive, I know I made the right choice. But, I can’t keep him, though I wish I could. Please help me find him a loving home. That baby has been through so much—he has scars from getting into fights with other animals. Despite everything, he is truly the sweetest gem. Please, please, help me find him a loving, safe home. I’ve called some shelters, sanctuaries, and rescues, and they’re not taking in any more cats due to high volume.

I’ll drop more pics of Jack once I get out of work and am able to check up on him/take pics. 

TL/DR: Captured a stray cat. FIV positive. Loves to be petted and pampered. Is a gem. Has been through a lot. Looking for a home. 



FIV baby looking for a home in NJ/surrounding states