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*** If you have any questions or would like to meet any of our adoptable cats, email catadoptions@nawsus.org. Please include a cell number and check your SPAM folder if you do not receive a timely response. This gorgeous boy is Rufio! He is a young male that was found as stray. We are looking for a special home for this handsome boy -he is an incredibly sweet cat that deserves a loving home. Unfortunately, Rufio has been diagnosed with FeLV (Feline Leukemia Virus). FeLV is a virus that is transmitted from cat to cat. It can cause immune suppression in cats and an increased risk of infection, autoimmune disease, and various types of cancer. The virus is harder on kittens than adult cats, and in young kittens, FeLV infection is often fatal within their first few years of life. Rufio is a grey and white boy that is almost a year old. He has so much love to share and would love a home where he will receive much love in return. He is very comfortable around people, and we suspect he had a home at some point in his life. All he wants is love and is sweet and affectionate. He would be an amazing lap cat. Rufio does not ask for much. He loves to cuddle, give head rubs, give kisses and receive hugs. He greets his foster at the door with a head rub, nuzzles and often a big bear hug. He would truly make a wonderful companion. Despite his diagnosis and potential for shorter lifespan, Rufio is no less deserving of love. We desperately want to find him a safe home where he can feel loved and cherished for the time he has with us. We are putting a plea out to find such a place. Although we can all be hopeful for a longer life span, any adopter considering him must realistically accept that it could be a hospice situation. Rufio needs a hero that is compassionate and strong – someone that believes even a shortened life has value and cats facing that possibility are as deserving of loving homes as any other cat. Rufio would need to be isolated from other non-infected cats to prevent the spread of infection. Unfortunately, the virus can be transmitted to other cats through casual contact (sharing food bowls, sharing litter boxes, grooming behavior, etc). Although there is no known cure for FeLV, supportive care can improve his quality of life and health. Good nutrition, reduced stress and prompt treatment of any illnesses are all important. Rufio is a wonderful cat - he doesn’t know he is any different. We believe that every animal that comes to NAWS deserves a second chance, including Rufio - he deserves to be loved and spoiled rotten! Want to help care for him while he waits to find his forever home? You can be a "Sponsor!" Click on the "sponsor" button on this profile and your one-time donation will be used for vital everyday essentials such as his food, litter and medical care! Thank you for helping save lives! All NAWS cats are spayed/neutered, micro-chipped and up to date on vaccines. A Cat Adoption Application is required should you decide you’d like to apply to adopt a NAWS cat. Please complete and submit the application electronically on our website at http://www.nawsus.org.