Sammy came to use from Texas where his owner wanted to euthanize him due to a positive FIV test. FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) is a retrovirus that many cats carry, and it is absolutely not a death sentence. After initial infection, many cats remain asymptomatic for the remainder of their lives. FIV is not transmissible to humans, and cats with a positive FIV result are often housed with other cats who do not have the virus, as transmission occurs only through deep bites (NOT grooming, sharing bowls or water, shared litterboxes, etc.). You can read more about FIV here https://www.alleycat.org/resources/feline-immunodeficiency-virus-fiv/ Sammy currently has several roommates and has shown no sign of aggression, preferring to live peacefully with his fellow felines. He is shy at first and would prefer a calm, quiet environment but has never shown any inclination to bite or scratch people or other animals. Please give Sammy the chance he deserves! He has beautiful chocolate-colored paws and his coloring is similar to a seal point Siamese, with beautiful blue eyes. Call 775-338-6631 for more information about this special cat.