10/25/2026
is the purrfect day to share a profile of one of our adoptable pets at our Sharonville location. Meet George (FIV+)
George has made so much progress these last few months. As a West Chester stray, he sustained a gaping facial wound (likely by another animal) that was in danger of becoming infected. The flesh from the right side of his face was torn and hanging off of his jaw. The fat pads that normally line that area were also gone.
A concerned resident had been watching him and tracking his movements throughout her community, and other posts appeared on the NextDoor app from neighbors who were also trying to catch him. A humane trap was set with food, and they were able to lure him in successfully.
After contacting us, the decision was made for George to head straight to Grady Vet for a medical procedure that would give him the opportunity to heal properly. Of course this meant several weeks in a cone for poor George. He was crafty and learned to remove almost every cone we tried, delaying his progress each time, but finally the skin tightened and the injury closed up.
George has been the most loving and grateful boy during this process. He is very food motivated, which played in our favor when it was time for meds and antibiotic creams. He is talkative and loyal and loves to be with people. He also has grown to love the other FIV cats who roam the lobby with him. He does not love larger dogs and retreats cautiously when they come through the door. He would likely be okay with children.
George is FIV positive, so we suggest a home as an only cat or with another FIV cat. He will likely live a long healthy life, but it is something to consider when choosing to adopt him into a home with non FIV cats. The virus only spreads through blood borne contact such as bites, so compatible cats can share dishes and litter pans, but caution must be exercised to make sure the risk of fighting is very minimal.
George is a survivor and is looking for a safe place to call his home. Please consider making an appointment at our Sharonville location to see if George could be the companion you’ve been searching for! Our volunteers describe him as: affectionate, curious, brave, athletic, friendly, funny, smart, and playful.
-Sharonville location
-Must be 21 or older to adopt
-Our shelter has a policy to only adopt within a 50 mile radius so that if problems arise, the pet can easily be returned to the
-Approximately 2-3 years old
-Vaccinations up to date, spayed/neutered, FIV positive, FeLV negative
-Our adoption fee is $100.00
