Should NH repeal its ban on adopting cats with feline leukemia and FIV (feline aids)?

Current NH law prohibits shelters and rescue organizations from offering felines with feline leukemia or feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) for adoption. The Granite State is one of only two states that ban the adoption of infected cats, which comprise roughly 2% of the feline population.

The currently proposed state budget includes a provision that would reverse this policy. People wishing to adopt an infected cat would be able to do so after signing a waiver indicating they are aware of the animal's health issues.

Those in favor of allowing diseased cats to be adopted argue that the infected cats pose no risk to humans and that the transmission rate to other felines is very low. Many infected cats can live full, happy lives with little to no treatment. They also point out that most shelters report having to euthanize infected felines since they couldn’t be adopted.

Those opposed to allowing these felines to be adopted or transferred cite concerns about the safety of other animals exposed to the diseases. Others argue that the debate over this policy should be kept separate from the state budget.

Should NH repeal its ban on adopting cats with feline leukemia and FIV (feline aids)? Share your opinion in the comments.