26/06/2026
Count Babie is a very pretty little lady who's looking for a special foster home! She has FIV, FeLV and a heart murmur and is with Tenth Life Rescue in St. Louis, MO.
About FIV: FIV is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, which slowly weakens a cat's immune system over the years, making them more prone to infections. A cat who tests positive will have a powerful immune system for many years and with a lot of love, a well-balanced diet, good vet care at least once a year, and kept inside, they can live long, healthy lives!
About FeLV: FeLV is Feline Leukemia Virus, it's not cancer, it's a virus that can weaken a cat's immune system throughout its life. Many cats with the virus live without any complications and are able to resist infections or even eliminate the virus on their own. It is only contagious to other cats through deep bite wounds or long-term mutual grooming so while a positive cat can't live with a cat without the virus, he or she can live with other FeLV+ cats or even a cat-friendly dog! Cats with FeLV can live many years and are just like other cats who cuddle & play. A healthy diet, vet visits twice a year and keeping them inside can help them continue living a great life.
🚨 URGENT FOSTER NEEDED FOR COUNT BABIE 🚨
Count Babie has already overcome so much. Earlier this year, she was found behind a local restaurant, searching for scraps of food just to survive. Since coming to Tenth Life, we’ve learned she’s living with both FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) and FeLV (Feline Leukemia Virus).
Recently, Count Babie went in to be spayed, but her surgery had to be paused when her veterinary team discovered a heart murmur while she was under sedation. She is now waiting for a cardiology appointment to learn more about her heart and what care she may need moving forward.
Right now, Count Babie is staying in a temporary kennel, and she urgently needs a foster home where she can rest, be monitored, and simply be loved while we figure out her next steps.
We know it takes a special person to say yes to a cat with medical unknowns, but we’ve seen time and time again that these cats are worth it. Count Babie deserves comfort, kindness, and a soft place to land.
Could that be with you? 🧡
If you’re comfortable fostering a cat with FIV, FeLV, and ongoing medical needs, please apply today at www.tenthlifecats.org/foster.
P.S. Get this… Count Babie’s foster will receive a FREE MONTH OF YOGA Brick City Yoga STL 🧘♀️✨ Help us get this sweet girl out of a kennel and into a loving home.
