BELLEVILLE — Gus, short for Giustino, is a young cat in the care of Dap's Animals. Rescued from the streets of Newark, he has been described as a sweet cat with a whisper for a meow. Gus has tested positive for feline immunodeficiency virus, but according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, "Infected cats who...
Giustino BELLEVILLE -- Gus, short for Giustino, is a young cat in the care of Dap's Animals.
Rescued from the streets of Newark, he has been described as a sweet cat with a whisper for a meow.
Gus has tested positive for feline immunodeficiency virus, but according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, "Infected cats who receive supportive medical care and are kept in a stress-free, indoor environment can live relatively comfortable lives for months to years before the disease reaches its chronic stages."
The ASPCA also notes that "FIV is mainly passed from cat to cat through deep bite wounds, the kind that usually occur outdoors during aggressive fights and territorial disputes and can only infect other cats."
For more information on Gus, who has been neutered and is up-to-date on shots, call 973-902-4763 or email dapsanimals@gmail.com. Dap's Animals is a volunteer foster/rescue organization. For information on other animals adoptable through Dap's, go to petfinder.com/pet-search?shelterid=NJ694. Dap's currently has 51 homeless pets in its care.
Shelters interested in placing a pet in the Paw Print adoption column or submitting news should call 973-836-4922 or email essex@starledger.com.