Vincent Filbert

Vincent was trapped in the middle of a windstorm, with the windchill making temperatures feel like low single digits. He was sitting right in the middle of the sidewalk, staring at the front door of his former home, wanting more than anything to be let back inside unsure what he had done wrong. He barely showed interest in food and was wary of the unfamiliar face trying to help him. After about twenty minutes, he finally figured out the trap and for the first time in who knows how long, he was warm. His first few days in a new home were shy and cautious, but snacks and gentle head scratches worked their magic. He opened up quickly and has made it very clear that head scratches are his love language, often paired with some truly derpy, endearing facial expressions that make it impossible not to laugh. Vincent loves lounging in the sink and doesn’t seem too bothered by his canine roommate either. He’s a gentle soul who just needed someone to give him another chance. During his much needed neuter and vet exam, we learned a few more things about Vincent. He has a low grade heart murmur, some gingivitis, and he tested positive for FIV. None of these findings are in active treatment at this time, but they are things to monitor over time. FIV positive cats can live long, happy, completely normal lives, especially as indoor companions. Vincent can safely live with other cat friendly felines after slow introductions, as FIV is not transmitted through normal day to day interactions. Vincent doesn’t know any of these labels. He just knows he’s warm, loved, and very into head scratches and dramatic sink lounging