HISTORY
In 1974, Save Our Cats and Kittens (SOCK) was organized as a non-profit group founded by cat lovers from the San Francisco Bay Area to aid in much-needed feline leukemia virus (FeLV) research at the University of California, Davis (UC Davis). FeLV infection was the cause of death of up to one-third of all sick cats during 1960’s and 1970’s. The original goal of “socking it to leukemia” was ultimately met, with the development of simple and rapid diagnostic tests to detect carrier cats as well as effective vaccines. Testing and vaccination drove FeLV from our catteries and households and returned it back to nature, where it existed for thousands of years as an infection of limited importance.
After 24 years of dedicated service and the raising of hundreds of thousands of dollars, SOCK passed its torch to the Center for Companion Animal Health (CCAH), UC Davis.
Today, SOCK is being reactivated by another group of devoted cat lovers to help the CCAH raise research funding for Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), an infectious disease that kills one in 100 cats. FIP is virtually 100% fatal, and there is no prevention. Organizations have copied this name, but there is only one SOCK. SOCK FIP is an organization run by people who have had personal experiences with this terrible disease and whose support is directed to the CCAH and its experienced group of FIP researchers.
MISSION
SOCK FIP’s mission is simple – to raise money for research into the cause, diagnosis, prevention and cure of Feline Infectious Peritonitis – FIP.
to disseminate information that can help cat lovers (breeders, pet owners, recusers, shelters and vets) prevent Feline Infectious Peritonitis – FIP.
