Malawi

Breed - Domestic Shorthair

Neutered Male

Weight - 11.7 pounds

Estimated Age - 4 years old

If you are interested in adopting this cat, please fill out our cat adoption questionnaire at https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HTAR/Cat. For questions, email saufenka@yahoo.com.

HOW TO MEET THIS CAT: You can meet this cat in Meow Palace at our Adoption Center in Fairfax Station on weekends from 10 am to 3 pm.

LOCATION: Adoption Center, 11116 Fairfax Station Rd, Fairfax Station, VA.

ADOPTION COORDINATOR: Shana, saufenka@yahoo.com

ADOPTION FEE: $170. This fee INCLUDES neuter, vaccines, and microchip. Ask us about our many adoption benefits that include free exams, pet insurance, and other discounts!

HOW THIS ANIMAL IS WITH:

CATS: Ok with other cats but happy to be a single kitty

DOGS: No dogs!

KIDS: Kids are unknow but enjoys attention so likely good with time to adjust

KNOWN LIKES: Cuddles!

KNOWN DISLIKES: Still getting to know her

ABOUT THIS ANIMAL:

Soi Dog Foundation was contacted by someone who found a basket containing a cat near a pavilion in Thailand. There was a note inside the basket that said that the person who left Malawi there had saved him from some dogs that had bitten him but was unable to keep him as they lived in a dormitory that didn't allow cats. A rescue team was sent to collect Malawi and brought him to the shelter for treatment and care. The vet found multiple dog bite wounds around Malawi's neck which indicated that he was lucky to have survived the incident and must have been so relieved to be safe at last. Malawi has settled into life at shelter and enjoys spending time with people. He is friendly to people once he knows them and welcomes them to his suite. Malawi recently arrived to the US where we are getting to know him. He is a cuddly boy who LOVES attention, and will make an amazing new family member!

Malawi did test positive for feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). FIV simply means a less effective immune system for a cat and may increase susceptibility to infections or have earlier dental issues. Cats with FIV can have long, healthy lives, like any other cat. Cats with FIV can live with non-FIV cats as long as they get along well. Ask us for more resources on FIV!

HT ADOPTION INCLUDES:

Spay/Neuter

A series of FVRCP vaccines, rabies vaccine (if old enough), and deworming

Microchip - lifetime registration with no fees

EXCLUSIVE ADOPTER BENEFITS:

Free physical exam with Caring Hands Animal Hospital, Palisades Veterinary Clinic, Jermantown Animal Hospital and Clarendon Animal Care within 30 days of adoption and all VCA Animal Hospitals (VCA offers $250 coverage - details provided) within 14 days of adoption.

A portion of EVERY ADOPTION fee supports spay/neuter for animals in under-resourced communities.

BE A FOSTER: Save a life: http://www.homewardtrails.org/foster-a-pet/dog-and-cat-foster-program.