Animal Profile
Spock
Hello, my name is Spock. My animal id is #265619. I am a desexed male black cat at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 12 years 3 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 9/16/2026, with the surrender reason stated as other.
Spock is on the at risk list for medical reasons. Spock is a senior cat with comorbidities including dental disease, URI, and suspected diabetes. Additional diagnostics are being performed to confirm a diabetes diagnosis, and Spock will require follow up with a veterinarian. Behaviorally, he allows handling.
Let's get to know each other a bit more...
This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Spock is on the at risk list for medical reasons. Spock is a senior cat with comorbidities including dental disease, URI, and suspected diabetes. Additional diagnostics are being performed to confirm a diabetes diagnosis, and Spock will require follow up with a veterinarian. Behaviorally, he allows handling. Spock interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 10.3 lbs
9/17/2026
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Approximately 12 years based on condition and dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Inquisitive but timid. Tolerant to physical touch. Occasional hissing observed during exam. Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: T = Not taken P = WNL R = WNL BCS: 4/9. Moderate amount of muscle wasting in lumbosacral region EENT: Eyes clear, ears AU - moderate to severe amount of dark brown (coffee-ground appearing) malodorous exudate, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Moderate to severe plaque/tartar in all four quadrants. Chipped right maxillary canine. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Ear mites Moderate to severe dental disease Prognosis: Good Plan: Ear cleaning Topical selamectin Tresaderm - 4-5 drops AU BID x 10 days Recheck ears in 10 days to determine if further treatment is necessary SURGERY: No - already neutered
10/1/2026
Progress exam: Coughing noted twice by care staff. Subjective: BAR, no S/V/D. Coughing noted. AS:3 empty wet food tray noted Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no active discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed URI PLAN: Per standing orders -Move to med iso -Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO q24h x10days, fortiflora PO SID x7days & medical feedings PO BID x5 days -Per 2585 Start LRS 75ml SQ x3 days, Cerenia .45ml x3 days , nebulize BID x3 days & Vitamin b12 .25ml ONCE. -DVM recheck in 2 days
10/2/2026
Brief check - BAR and eating well; congestion audible otherwise eupneic. Continue current treatment plan and recheck as scheduled.
10/3/2026
DVM Progress Exam -P is BAR, vocalizing at front of kennel, E/D well, no C/S/V/D noted or observed, no nasal or ocular discharge observed, no audible congestion observed -Allow scheduled D/C of SQ fluids, Cerenia and nebulization today -Continue scheduled treatments -MRS/DVM recheck in 3 days, 10/6
10/6/2026
Brief recheck: BAR, no nasal/ocular discharge. AS:3 empty medical feeding tray. No c/s/v/d. CTM, recheck as scheduled
10/7/2026
Recheck URI, also reports of pu/pd S/O: BAR, active at front of kennel, no c/s/v/d/ noted; great appetite EENT: Mild serous nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Amb x 4 CNS: Appropriate mentation CBC: WBC 25.17 (H), neutrophils 20.30 (H) CHEM: Glucose 460 (H), creatinine 0.7 (L), globulin 5.6 (H), ALT 131 (H), GGT 7 (H) T4: wnl A: PU/PD Hyperglycemia - ro DM vs stress Neutrophilic leukocytosis - ro URI vs UTI vs other inflamm/infectious Mild LE elevations URI Dental disease Senior cat P: Collect urine for UA Continue doxycycline and fortiflora for URI CTM on rounds, recheck as scheduled
10/8/2026
Urine collected via NoSorb and sent to Idexx reference laboratory. // Completed
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
upon intake: initially leaned into pets and when scanning, he tried to run off the table, struggled, hissed and had to be assisted back into the carrier
Spay/Neuter status: Yes
Date of Intake: 9/16/2026
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Spock is an altered 12y/o DSH who has been with his current owner since he was a kitten and it is unknown when he has last been to the vet
Previously lived with:: adult 1 cat 1 rabbit
How is this cat around strangers?: owner states he warms up before 2 weeks, tolerant, curious, plays gently, friendly and outgoing
How is this cat around children?: he's spent time around kids of various ages and is tolerant, curious, plays gently, friendly and outgoing
How is this cat around other cats?: tolerant, prefers contact on his terms
How is this cat around dogs?: will stress meow and hiss
Behavior Notes: will struggle/squirm when nails are trimmed, enjoys being picked up and held and brushed and will stress meow when put in a carrier
Bite history:: no known bite history
Energy level/descriptors:: high
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: He is friendly, affectionate, talkative, lap cat, bold/fearless and very active and playful. He likes to be where people are, the bedroom and the living room. He plays gently, chases and pounces on toys and likes things that crinkle. He has a rough rope, carpet/fabric and cardboard scratching post. He eats wet and dry science diet, purina and friskies food and scratches the furniture. He has access to an uncovered and covered litter box with unscented, scented, clumping and non-clumping litter located in the hallway and bathroom.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: Adult, 1 Cat, 1 Rabbit Behavior toward strangers: Warms up before 2 weeks, tolerant, curious, plays gently, friendly and outgoing Behavior toward children: Spent time around kids of various ages and is tolerant, curious, plays gently, friendly and outgoing Behavior toward cats: Previously lived with another cat and was tolerant, prefers contact on his terms Behavior toward dogs: will stress meow and hiss Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes, he had access to an uncovered and covered litter box with unscented, scented, clumping and non-clumping litter located in the hallway and bathroom. Energy level/descriptors: High Energy Level Other notes: He is friendly, affectionate, talkative, lap cat, bold/fearless and very active and playful. He likes to be where people are, the bedroom, and the living room. He plays gently, chases and pounces on toys and likes things that crinkle. He has a rough rope, carpet/fabric, and cardboard scratching post. He eats wet and dry science diet, Purina and Friskies food and scratches the furniture. He will struggle/squirm when nails are trimmed, enjoys being picked up and held and brushed and will stress meow when put in a carrier. Upon intake: initially leaned into pets and when scanning, he tried to run off the table, struggled, hissed and had to be assisted back into the carrier.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Sweet,Affectionate,Playful,People oriented,Easy going,Curious
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 1
Recommendations comments:: Adopters experienced with introducing new cats; When Spock was introduced to the free roam room with another cat, he was tense with an arched back and wide eyes as he watched him closely. When Spock was slowly approached with a neutral body and soft chirping he hissed harshly and started to growl/grumble. He did not settle and maintained a high arched back, low tail and his ears occasionally tilted as he watched the other cat from across the room. Hiss and growling continued from a distance.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: On approach, Spock is standing at the front of the cage with a soft and neutral face and body, ears forward, and tail raised. He moves over into the cubby and when the door is opened, he pokes his head out to look at the assessor and the room itself. He sniffs the hand offered out to him and accepts pets along his head, cheeks, and back as he leans into all touch. When he steps forward even more, he allows the assessor to lift him up and hold him in their arms as they pet his cheeks, and place him back in the cubby without issue. Spock interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience.