Meringue is just over a year old, and she's as sweet as her name suggests. If you're hoping for a calm, affectionate companion who enjoys roaming around and being close by, she might be the perfect match. She's a gentle little girl who gravitates toward quieter spaces, but with patient guidance, she would likely settle comfortably into just about any home. Her adoption fee is $150, though we're happy to be flexible for the right family. If you have any questions, please contact Animal Hope. Meet and greets are by appointment. MERINGUE IS FIV+. Traditionally, cats in shelter and rescues that are FIV+ are euthanized, as it is a virus that is incurable. FIV+ cats can live long, happy lives, though, and even if there are other cats in a home the overall transmission risk to other cats is minimal. Frequently Asked Questions: What is FIV? FIV stands for feline immunodeficiency virus. FIV typically causes a weakening of the cat's immune system. It is the same class of virus as HIV (a lentivirus); however, only cats can get FIV. People and dogs cannot. How do cats get FIV? The most common route of infection is a deep bite wound from an FIV-positive cat to another cat. It can also be transmitted via blood, in utero and from the milk of an infected mother cat. It is very rare for cats to get FIV just from being around infected cats, sharing food bowls, or from a person touching an FIV-positive cat and then touching an FIV-negative cat. Many FIV-positive cats and FIV-negative cats live together in the same home for years without spreading the virus to the non-infected cats. How is owning an FIV cat different? There are no specific signs of FIV infection. FIV-positive cats have a weaker immune system, so they are more prone to getting infections, such as upper respiratory infections, ringworm and dental disease. Other than that, FIV-positive cats tend to live normal lives and have a normal length of life. With appropriate care, an FIV+ can live a long, normal, healthy life. Can FIV+ and FIV- cats live together? Yes, as long as the cats get along and do not fight. The risk of an FIV-positive cat spreading the virus to an FIV-negative cat can be minimized by putting both cats in separate rooms until you are confident that they will not fight with each other. Spaying or neutering your pets will also reduce any risk.