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A black cat living with an immunodeficiency condition has found himself starting the New Year searching for yet another new home after being surrendered to a Newry-based animal welfare charity for the second time.<\/p>\n
The little cat, known as Bones, is now back under the temporary care of Newry\u2019s USPCA, in what is his third visit to the facility overall.<\/p>\n
Expressing their disbelief, a spokesperson for USPCA explained: \u201cThis is Bone\u2019s third visit to the USPCA since he was first admitted into our care back in June.<\/p>\n
\u201cSadly, this sweet boy has now been surrendered back into our care twice now and we hope we can finally find him his forever home!\u201d<\/p>\n
The team describe Bones as a \u201csuper chatty and affectionate boy\u201d who loves nothing more than \u201cgetting plenty of fuss\u201d.<\/p>\n
They add that he is the \u201cperfect lap cat, as he just loves being with people.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bones needs an \u201cextra special\u201d indoor-only home due to testing positive for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV).<\/p>\n
Explaining the condition, USPCA said: \u201cThis is a viral infection that causes affected cats to have a weaker immune system. He can still live a happy and full life, but these boundaries just ensure he is kept safe.\u201d<\/p>\n
He could potentially live with another FIV+ cat pending gradual introductions in the home. Alternatively, the charity would prefer him to be placed in a single cat household.<\/p>\n
Said USPCA: \u201cBones would love to find a family that will provide him with lots of affection and we know he will make the perfect addition to someone\u2019s family.<\/p>\n
\u201cBones could live with children who are used to cats that can give him his own space while settling into his new home.\u201d<\/p>\n