The first thing to know about Dusty is that he has feline leukemia (FeLV), but he doesn’t know it, and we’re not telling him! Dusty is the most affectionate, gentle guy, locked and loaded with an unlimited supply of head bumps supported by a solid, comforting purr. Dusty strayed into the right place at the right time. A friendly fellow from the outset, he was scooped up immediately and vetted the following day. Estimated to be about 4 years old, he is neutered, vaccinated for rabies and FVRCP, microchipped, and parasite-free. His FeLV+ status does not make Dusty”special needs.” It only means that his lifespan may be shortened, and that he should not live with non-FeLV kitties, unless they have received full rounds of the FeLV vaccine. Though highly transmissible between cats, FeLV cannot pass to dogs. Dusty requires an exclusively indoor lifestyle. For more information on Feline Leukemia, please read this document published on the website of Austin Pets Alive! https://americanpetsalive.org/uploads/resources/FeLV-FAQ_2021-09-13-135357_nqib.pdf If you’re the hero that Dusty deserves, please send an e-mail to theamericanstreetcat[at]gmail[dot]com and request an adoption application.