Harry, aka "Harry Potter", lost his human unexpectedly and was found injured and wandering the streets in bad shape by a good Samaritan. Harry has made a full recovery, but his former alley cat lifestyle did leave him with FIV. This otherwise healthy 5-ish-year-old boy is very, very outgoing and affectionate. He gets along well with other male and female cats (with slow and proper introductions, of course), he is gentle with kids, and comfortable around cat-friendly mellow dogs. If you are looking for a plump, ebony green-eyed love-bug to occupy your lap while you telecommute, or keep your feet warm while you sleep, you'd be a terrific human for this sweet boy. Harry likes belly rubs and to lay on his back in your lap, trill, and just adore you with his emerald eyes. Harry is a real gentleman.

While Harry has FIV, the risk of transmission to other cats in the household is very low. FIV is spread primarily through deep bite wounds incurred from territorial fighting. After being neutered, Harry has put his alley cat days behind him and has been content to live a relaxed couch potato lifestyle, and peacefully coexisting with other cats. One of Harry’s best friends (they must be brothers from another mother) is a green-eyed orange tabby boy named Morris (see photos of these BFFs) who also used to live the bad boy life on the streets. Despite former lives as roaming tomcats, these two are plump cuddle-monsters, especially together. They are often found cuddling together, and if your lap is available, they will both try to squeeze themselves into it (often at the same time, pure comedy!) Harry is a real gentleman. So is Morris! These two would make a wonderful, bonded pair of cats and it would be a Christmas miracle for them to go to a home together.

Cats with FIV can live long healthy lives with proper nutrition and routine vet care. He must stay current with preventative vaccines, and because any type of infection could be riskier for him than the average adult cat, Harry needs someone who will make sure he gets prompt vet attention should he display any signs of illness. He must also be a strictly inside kitty. No exceptions. Harry would be happiest living having a cat companion in his new family but would do OK as a single cat as long as his humans aren't gone a lot. He is a very social kitty who enjoys companionship of both humans and cats.

Harry is neutered, microchipped, up-to-date on vaccinations, dewormed, flea treated, and has tested negative for Feline Leukemia. His adoption fee is $85. This covers his neuter fees current vaccinations, FeLV/FIV test, microchip, deworming, and monthly flea treatments. Last Hope requires that all cats be kept current on vaccinations and are *indoor* pets only.  If you are interested in meeting this big handsome lover boy, please fill out an application on our website.

Applications can be found on our website at www.adopthope.org. Please allow 24-72 hours for a response to inquiries. We are an all volunteer organization. We will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you!