Lamon

About Lamon (Européen (tabby)) in Georgetown

Lamon is waiting for you at Scott County Humane Society in Georgetown, KY 40324. Lamon is just a sweetheart. He loves to run and play with the other cats, but he also loves his lap time. He can be very affectionate. He would be a good companion with his brother Benz who likes to give him a bath. Lamon loves to sleep cuddled up to you at night. Lamon and Benz are special cats. They were both diagnosed with FIP when they were four months old. FIP is Feline Infectious Peritonitis and is caused by a mutation of the feline coronavirus. Almost all cats are exposed to the feline coronavirus as kittens but in a small percentage, it mutates into FIP. FIP is not contagious but there is a genetic component to susceptibility so sometimes siblings will develop FIP. FIP should not be confused with FeLV (Feline Leukemia) or FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus), both of which can be transmitted to other cats. Lamon had ocular FIP which attacks a cat's eyes. He was almost blind when he came into our care but soon recovered his vision once started on FIP meds. Unfortunately, due to the FIP, he developed glaucoma in his left eye, and it had to be removed as the pressure became painful to him. He now does just fine with one eye. You have probably not heard of FIP survivors being available for adoption. This is because FIP used to be 100% fatal and cats would die within days or weeks after being diagnosed with it. Since June 1, 2024, there are legal, proven medications to treat FIP so now it can be cured. Lamon and Benz have been successfully treated and recovered from FIP. They have been cleared by a veterinarian and are living a normal, healthy life. They do not require any ongoing medication and have a normal life expectancy. All they need now is someone to adopt them and give them a loving forever home. Estimated DOB: 5/5/25 Adoption fee: $80 (6% KY sales tax included) We would love to hear from you! To inquire about this cat, please contact us v