What happens to the kittens if a mother cat has tested positive for Feline Aids (FIV) or Feline leukemia (FeLV) and is put to sleep?
A. There are options that the caretaker needs to consider. The first option is to keep the kittens until they are 6 months old and have each of them tested for FIV or FeLV by a veterinarian. At this age the kittens are less likely to register a false positive on the test. If the kittens test negative, they can go through the CARE program and be put up for adoption. If they test positive you can try to find FIV or FeLV positive or single pet homes to place them in or you can call other organizations that adopt out special needs cats. The second option is to take the kittens to Animal Services and request the kittens be euthanized.
