Animal Profile

Bo Peep is on the at-risk list for medical concerns. He is a young cat who is stressed in shelter and struggling to overcome a severe upper respiratory tract infection. He needs supportive care in a veterinary clinic in order to recover.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Bo Peep is on the at-risk list for medical concerns. He is a young cat who is stressed in shelter and struggling to overcome a severe upper respiratory tract infection. He needs supportive care in a veterinary clinic in order to recover. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! I have lived with cats in my previous home. I'm an independent kitty who likes to do my own thing. I am looking for a home with a patient person. I can be slow to adjust to new environments. I prefer to take things at my own pace. I will flourish in a calm environment and a low-traffic home. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you. I would do best in a home with only adult humans. I prefer to call the shots and enjoy coming to you when I'm ready for pets. I love to be loved, but on my own terms! Let's brush up on some feline body language together! A volunteer writes: New York, let's not let Bo Peep slip through the cracks. A scaredy cat when he first arrived at the Care Center, he was making slow and steady progress--engaging with staffers by exchanging slow blinks and accepting hand pettings on his head. Now he's under the weather and no longer in one of the adoption rooms where potential pet parents can see and fall in love with this handsome young tabby. Bo Peep has what it takes to come out of his shell and blossom, and we're hoping hard an adopter is out there who understands shy boys like this one. Please consider Bo Peep--he needs to know what it means to be cherished, secure, and safe.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 9.9 lbs

Medical Notes

6/12/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2-4y Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: Owner surrender due to too many cats Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Tense, but allows all handling while hiding under towel Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Objective T = P =wnl R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears AU mild waxy dc and erythema, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: not performed PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact, 2 scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal external Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment possible ear mites otherwise apparently healthy Prognosis: good Plan: intake tasks neuter new home 45mg selamectin topically SURGERY: Okay for surgery

6/20/2026

SO: Reported excessive drooling and sneezing at times BAR, very tense, hiding in litter box. Not drooling at time of observation, but evidence of drool in litter box. eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: ptyalism-r/o FAS v URI P: recheck again tomorrow consider moving out of adoptions to decrease FAS in more quiet area of shelter

6/23/2026

S: ptyalism reported consistently O: EENT: watery epiphora OU, ears clean, watery nasal discharge noted, blowing bubbles Oral Exam: NSF - no oral ulcers PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A: moderate URI P: 0.25 mLs vitamin B 100 mLs SQF monitor in place.

6/25/2026

In Cat ISO for suspect emerging URI S: QAR on top of den, fresh food bowls in kennel O: EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, no sneezing or audible congestion noted ABD: Relaxed MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A: Mild URI Decreased appetite per log P: Adding on zorbium for appropriate weight CTM for URI signs

6/26/2026

Scant yellow nasal discharge noted while cage side. Still appears to be eating per log, fresh food in kennel S: QAR on top of den O: EENT: Eyes clear, yellow nasal discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, mild audible congestion noted ABD: Relaxed MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A: Moderate URI P: Doxycycline 100mg/ml 0.5 ml PO SID x7d

6/29/2026

EEN: ulcerated nasal planum. serosanguinous nasal discharge ORAL: tan drool RESP: Increased inspiratory effort A: severe uri anorexia Plan Zorbium 1ml topical LRS 100 mls SQ sid x 3 days if pet tolerates move to medical isolation advise at risk placement

6/30/2026

Pet did not eat overnight. EEN: Dried blood on nose RESP: Increased respiratory effort. Plan Nebulize with saline sid x 3 days Clean face if pet will tolerate.

6/30/2026

Cleaned nose with wet gauze

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

KNOWN HISTORY:: Bo Peep was brought in from a hoarding situation with limited information on his behavior history in a home environment.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 6/17/26 Vol. Bo Peep was lying in main kennel, with front paws curled under him and tail tucked tightly around his body. His pupils were partly dilated. He sniffed at crunchy treats, but did not eat. He hesitantly pawed at a pipe cleaner toy a few times, then retreated to back of kennel, appearing tense. When attempting to pet with scratcher tool, he raised a paw but did not swat. After a few moments he lay down again and returned slow blinks. 6/18/26 FB09 Bo peep was crouched in his cubby with forward ears, neutral eyes and his tail wrapped around his body. He showed no interest in the treats offered to him, instead returning slow blinks. When slowly reaching to pet him, his body tensed as he shifted further back into his cubby, avoiding touch but returning slow blinks from afar. 6/20/26 Vol. Was lying down facing forward with ears almost flat when approached, spoken to and door opened. Offered dry treats near the front. Ignored. Allowed petting by scratcher tool. Ears went flat. Offered lickable treats on scratcher tool. Ignored. Then moved to other side of kennel and crouched down close to the floor of condo with head lowered. End of interaction. 6/23/26 Vol. Under-the-weather kitty. He was curled up in the large cubby when I approached kennel. Able to pet him by hand for a few minutes. He was then taken to medical. When he came back I tried to entice him with some Squeeze-ups but he wasn’t interested. He curled up and went to sleep so I ended the interaction. 6/25/26 FB09 Bo Peep was lying in a loaf position on top of his den with dilated eyes and forward ears. When the handler approached with treats, he sniffed them but showed no further interest. He accepted head pets by hand, his ears flattening while returning slow blinks.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Timid,Skittish,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period,Adult cat socialization

Potential challenges comments:: Due to coming from a home with 20+ other cats, Bo Peep may have been somewhat socialized to their people but not appropriately socialized to humans/strangers. Please be mindful that older cats will require more time and skill in order for them to be comfortable around people, we recommend offering high value treats and food to help build a positive association to humans. Bo Peep has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior with extended handling. Fear aggression can occur when a cat perceives a threat and may escalate if they cannot escape. A fearful cat will feel more relaxed when given options, so provide him with the chance to move closer, investigate, or interact with you. Be sure to offer incentive such as treats or play time whenever the cat makes a small positive step. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to desensitize your cat to their fear stimulus. Bo Peep should be given a slow introduction to the home, one room at a time starting in a small room like a bathroom with food, litter and water, because prior owner notes [hoarding situation] and behaviors seen at the Care Center [fearful, stressed] strongly suggest that he will hide if allowed. Interact with him in this room until he seems sufficiently confident that you feel you can introduce him to the next part of the home without running the risk that he will hide. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to help introduce your cat to the home.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Bo Peep was crouched on top of his den with neutral eyes and lowered ears. He slowly backed up when the kennel door opened while keeping his eyes on the handler. He leaned forward and sniffed the treats offered to him but did not engage. When attempting to pet him with the click stick, he started breathing heavily and took a swat at the click stick. The handler backed up and briefly watched him from afar and his eyes narrowed as he returned slow blinks. After giving him some time, the handler gently reached over with their hand and began petting his head to which he remained calm and continued returning slow blinks. Bo Peep is an adult cat that may not have had many interactions with humans from an early age. He is apprehensive of people and while showing no aggressive behaviors, he tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter and may be intimidated by small children. Please be mindful that older cats will require more time and skill in order for them to be comfortable around people, we recommend offering high value treats and food to help build a positive association to humans. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.