Gimme’ Shelter – King T’challa here…

A royal hello to King T’challa (such a fine name, from Black Panther). He was found injured on the streets, it took a lot to take a big guy like him down. I had an ear polyp that was very infected and I needed surgery, but he is on the mend now thanks to the staff at the Warren Animal Hospital.

King T’challa did test positive for FIV which is not a surprise as he was found outside trying to fight for survival. FIV is not a big deal – he can live with other cats and he will live a long life just like any other cat.

See more about the King, here: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/king-tchalla-54685192/ri/providence/providence-animal-control-ri79/

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About the Providence Animal Control Division

The Providence Animal Control Division protects the health and safety of our residents and their pets with progressive leadership and education, and continues to engage the hearts and minds of the community to help all animals.

As of November 2015, the Animal Control Division has adopted a “low risk euthanasia” philosophy of healthy adoptable animals and will continue to improve the live release rate of shelter animals via adoptions, returning strays to their owners, transferring animals to rescues, TNR, programs/services and treating medical cases. We believe that with progressive programs, we can have a more humane City. Through our Gimme Shelter program, PAC is spaying and neutering owned and feral cats for Providence residents. To participate please send a message through our Facebook page at Providence Animal Care Center.

He is about 3 years old and a big ham who loves love! Click on the links below to see more info on FIV.

https://resources.bestfriends.org/article/fiv-cats-faqs-feline-immunodeficiency-virus