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@StrayLiotta In the winter of 2011/12, I saw a cat eating birdseed under my feeders. There was at least six inches of snow on the ground. I threw some cat food out there, hoping he wouldn’t take off. He didn’t. He came back. Once I saw that he was going to stick around, I made a
Plan. I threw a tarp over the picnic table on the back deck. Put a large carrier underneath but elevated off the floor, with lots of warm bedding. My version of the Feral Inn. Food and water. He kept coming around all winter, staying in the carrier. Slowly, I moved the food and
Water. Closer to the house. I couldn’t touch him, but at least he wasn’t running away anymore. After several months, I coaxed him into the sunroom to eat. He came in reluctantly. While he was eating, something spooked him. He ran around the corner, down the stairs, and out the
Cat doors. The SOB had been in the house before! He knew exactly where to go to get out! So now I knew he would be okay staying here. After that, he made himself at home. It took 6 months, to gain his trust. Once I had it, it was time to get neutered. This is when I found out he
Was FIV+ Didn’t change anything. He was now best friends with my other male, Chopper. They were inseparable. We were lucky to have Chester with us for 7 years. He was healthy for 6.5 of those years. He was a wonderful, friendly, fun cat. FIV+ cats can live in gen pop
With no worries. And they can live long, healthy lives. With your FIV- cats. Please consider this when adopting another kitty. They deserve love, too! 
