What does "positive" mean?
Some of our cats wear the "Positive" chip: they have tested positive for feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) or feline leukaemia virus (FeLV). It sounds more serious than it is. The short version: they can live a long, happy, completely normal life.
First things first: relax
- It doesn't spread to people or dogs. It only affects other cats.
- A positive cat is not a sick cat: they live with the virus, often without a single symptom for years.
- With good food, indoor life and their vet check-ups, their day-to-day is the same as any other cat's: naps, play and sofa.
What they need from you
- To be an only cat, or to live with other positive cats: the virus only spreads between cats, mostly through deep bites or very close contact.
- Indoor life — which is already a condition for every ANCAT cat.
- A slightly more watchful eye: if they seem off, go to the vet sooner rather than later.
Every cat is a world of their own: their profile and the questionnaire will tell you their exact situation, no small print.
Why adopt one
Because they wait the longest. Positive cats are usually the last to find a home — not because of who they are, but because of what people think the word means. Everyone who adopts one says the same thing: they give exactly the same love. And if you can't adopt, sponsoring a positive cat is the other way to change their life.
Meet our positive cats for adoption →
And what is a "special case"?
A special case is a cat whose health or history asks for a mindful adopter: an ongoing recovery (like being hit by a car), a medication, or a past that needs a little extra patience. Not a "worse" cat: a cat with context. We tell you everything upfront, no surprises, and we stay by your side after the adoption.