Northport Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Costello

Northport NY

22 December, 2021

10:53 AM

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NORTHPORT, NY — Costello, a 5-year-old male tuxedo, was named the Northport Cat Rescue Association's Cat of the Week. "Costello lived outside in a cute beach town tucked away in Queens called Breezy Point, visiting a loving couple daily to get fed and for some kindness," Lora Wild, a volunteer with the rescue, told Patch in an email. "Sadly, the couple passed away and when their family came to pack up the home, they met Costello who was still coming every day for some food and love. He was confused and meowed, not understanding where his friends that took care to make sure he would not go hungry were." The couple did not want to leave Costello behind to fend for himself, so they called the NCRA for help. "Costello was in foster care for a while, and there, he made the most amazing transition from being timid and nervous to befriending anyone who walks into a room to meet him," Wild said. "As soon as he sees you, he comes right up to you and rubs his big head against you for pets. He is a big boy that you would expect to be tough, and yet he is a gentle giant, not a mean bone in his body. He is a big snuggler and wraps his paws around you for hugs. He is very vocal, and when someone that is giving him attention must leave the room, he cries. He likes to have friends, including other cats, and gets along well with them too!" Costello, a 5-year-old male tuxedo, is the Northport Cat Rescue Association's featured Pet of the Week. (Courtesy of Northport Cat Rescue Association)Costello is FIV positive. FIV is short for feline immunodeficiency virus. FIV is only contagious among cats and is difficult to transmit. "Which means if Costello is your only cat, there are no concerns," Wild said. "Or if you have another FIV Positive cat, again it means nothing. Cats with FIV can also live happily with other cats and never spread their virus. In fact, Costello lived outdoors with another cat for years, and he remained FIV negative." Costello can still live a long and happy life, Wild said. He just needs the chance to do so. Costello is now in the NCRA habitats at Petco Huntington. The rescue recently moved him there because it felt it is his best chance to find a home if people see him. "Sadly, Costello doesn't understand this and is very sad and confused once again," Wild said. "Our volunteers go there twice a day and give him lots of love, but he is clearly unhappy. Costello needs a chance to be somebody's pet. Costello needs a Christmas miracle. He is healthy and sweet and I believe the fact that he is FIV positive is the only thing holding people back; but please don't be scared of him. If you know anybody that would be willing to give this gentle boy a chance please reach out to us." Costello is neutered, has all his shots, is litter box-trained, and micro-chipped. If you are interested in meeting Costello, you can head to the Northport Cat Rescue Association website and fill out an application to let them know you would like to meet him or any of the other kittens and cats. You can also call NCRA at 631-606-2631 or email it at [email protected].