Animal Profile


Finn

Hello, my name is Finn. My animal id is #253664. I am a male black cat at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years 1 months 3 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a stray on 5/4/2026.

Finn has been diagnosed with diabetes and will need follow up veterinary care and insulin administration twice daily. Behaviorally, he has allowed medical 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. Finn has been diagnosed with diabetes and will need follow up veterinary care and insulin administration twice daily. Behaviorally, he has allowed medical handling. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! Hi there! My name is Finn! I arrived as a stray so the staff don't know what my life was like before coming to ACC. I only require a little extra paperwork to be filled out and a few extra vet visits this year because one of my injuries was likely a bite wound. I'm thankful for everyone at ACC taking such good care of me, but I think I'd like to find my forever home now. So what are you waiting for? Ask about me today!

My medical notes are...

Weight: 11.66 lbs

5/5/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3-5 years based on the condition of teeth and eyes Microchip noted on Intake? Negative History: Stray; reported to have a wound on leg Subjective: BAR H pink 1 sec Observed Behavior - social; head butting Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Objective P = 200hr R = 40rr BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, no apparent murmur, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI with 2 down MSI: before sedation ambulatory x 4 but weight bear lame on the left HL, small draining tract on medial aspect of the tarsal area and cellulitis noted in plantar aspect on metatarsal area, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: before sedation mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment wound on right HL with cellulitis r/o bite wound vs other Prognosis: Good Plan: Telazol- 0.16 ml IM and extra 0.04 ml IM in order to tack left HL rads Intake procedures DOH-V rabies observation received convenia injection at LDVM given 5/4 Additional telazol- given as not going down Radiology Results: no fractures appreciated; some cellulitis SURGERY: Okay for surgery with DOH permission

5/8/2026

Recheck wound LHL S/O: BAR, active and vocal at front, seeking attention, no c/s/v/d noted, great appetite EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Ambulatory x 4 with no notable lameness, wounds healed with no cellulitis appreciated CNS: Appropriate mentation A: Wounds/cellulitis - apparently healed P: Okay to move to adoptions, CTM while at QACC

5/18/2026

Progress exam: Sneezing noted on rounds board. Subjective: BAR, no C/V/D. Sneezing present. Sneeze marks seen on kennel door Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge noted MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed URI PLAN: Per standing orders -Start fortiflora PO SID x10 days -CTM, recheck in 3 days (add/change tx if needed)

5/29/2026

Progress exam: URI day 10 recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. AS:3 empty wet food bowl Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed URI appears resolved PLAN: Per standing orders -URI signage removed from kennel -CTM on daily rounds while in QACC

6/17/2026

PU/PD reported on rounds board S/O: QAR, good appetite, no c/s/v/d noted, no ocular or nasal discharge, eupneic, appropriate mentation. A/P: Reported pu/pd; scheduled bloodwork, CTM while at QACC.

6/18/2026

Blood collected to send out to reference laboratory. Unable to collect urine due to tense abdomen--follow up at later date. // Completed.

6/21/2026

Progress Exam History: Intake in May, had a bite of unknown origin, on a 6 month rabies hold. Has been pu/pd while in the shelter- BW on 6/20/26 shows markedly increased glucose (434), mildy increased potassium (5.8) and phosphorus (6.4). UA dip stick showed 3+ glucose. Subjective: BAR. 7% dehydrated Objective: P = wnl R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: both testicles down and wnl MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dry hair coat, thick skin (unneutered) CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: 1. DM 2. Pu/pd 3. Dehydrated Plan: 1. SQ LRS 100mL 2. Cerenia 0.53mL SQ 3. Convenia 0.53mL SQ 4. Starting on Prozinc 1unit SQ BID (U-40 insulin syringe) 5. Starting on diabetic specific diet 6. Schedule a sterile urine sample for 1 week

6/24/2026

Recheck diabetes mellitus S/O: BAR, active at front, eating well, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic CNS: Appropriate mentation UA (cysto): protein 1+, glucose 3+, NOSF A: Diabetes mellitus Dental disease P: Continue insulin SQ BID Seek placement for continued care - diabetes is most often a lifelong condition in cats. CTM while at QACC SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to diabetes

6/24/2026

[Spay/Neuter Waiver - Permanent] Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus and the staff veterinarians are issuing a PERMANENT waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. ACC does not have the facility to safely sterilize your pet with his/her current condition. However, your veterinarian will provide consultation on whether this procedure can or should be performed under their supervision. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment and proper oversight of your pet's health. All costs for follow up care and subsequent surgery is at the expense of the adopter.

6/27/2026

Recheck diabetes S/O: BAR, active and vocal at front of kennel, digging at front corner of kennel door; great appetite, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic CNS: Appropriate mentation Recent BG measurements: 6/25 AM: 115 *no insulin administered 6/25 PM: 136 *no insulin administered 6/26 AM: 126 *no insulin administered 6/26 PM: 324 *no insulin administered 6/27 AM: 396 *1 unit given SQ A: Diabetes mellitus - low/normal BGs for ~48 hours off insulin Dental disease P: Continue to check BGs BID Continue insulin 1 unit SQ BID unless poor appetite or BG 150-200 or less (consult DVM) CTM closely on rounds, seek placement for continued care

6/27/2026

Start gabapentin 100 mg PO BID for FAS in shelter

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 1. Green

Upon intake Finn was friendly with counselors but due to wound on leg he was easily overstimulated and benefitted from minimum and quick handling. Finn was able to be collared and scanned for microchip and picked up/placed into his carrier. Finn was then placed into his kennel. All done without any concerns.

Date of Intake: 5/4/2026

KNOWN HISTORY:: Finn was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on his behavior history in a home environment. Upon intake Finn was friendly with counselors but due to wound on leg he was easily overstimulated and benefitted from minimum and quick handling. Finn was able to be collared and scanned for microchip and picked up/placed into his carrier. Finn was then placed into his kennel. All done without any concerns.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 5/11/26 FB06 As I entered medical, I could here Finn meowing from inside ICU. Entering the room, he was at the front meowing through the kennel door. He continued as I did an interaction with another cat. When I went to his kennel, still meowing, he began intensely rubbing himself on the kennel door. I opened the door enough to fit my hand or he would have fell out of the kennel. He loved all the head pets I could give, rubbing his face on my hand and continuing to meow. He was very intense about wanting pets. As I pulled my hand away he used his paw to try and pull my hand back for more pets. As I left the room, he continued to meow. 5/24/26 Vol. Finn was eating up on his perch. As I approached and opened the door, he came down towards me. I gave him Temptations and Squeeze Up, which he ate right away. The kennel card says to only pet him with a scratcher tool, so that is what I did. He accepted the petting as he enjoyed his treats, looking back at the tool from time to time. I gave him a few more treats and ended the interaction. He went up to his perch to eat some cat food. When I passed by his kennel later, he was lying in his bed. He got up to walk over towards me, so I gave him a few more treats. He has some warnings about his behavior (such as needing two locks on his doors) on his kennel card, but since I approached him with caution, I did not see any questionable behavior. 6/7/26 FB79 Finn was calling out in his distinctive voice, seeking attention. I opened the door and gave him Friskies Playfuls treats. He ate them all. His kennel card says to pet him with a scratcher tool only. I ran the tool along his back. He accepted it and even rubbed his head on my hand. He likes treats and was very gentle towards me. After the interaction, he sat at the back of his kennel, which faces the lunch area, meowing at everyone he saw. He seems to like human attention. 6/21/26 Vol. Finn was on his perch, lying down with his eyes closed. As I approached, he jumped down and greeted me with a meow. I put Squeeze Up and Friskies treats inside and he ate them. He allowed me to pet him on his head. The kennel card says to use a scratcher tool, so I used it on him. He accepted the petting and I gave him more treats. He ate them and went back to the perch. He is an outgoing, bold cat.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Lively

VOCAL:: Talkative

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Social,Sweet,Affectionate,Demanding,People oriented,Curious

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Very high energy level

Potential challenges comments:: Please see behavior flyer for more information.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 1

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Finn was standing in front of his kennel as the assessor approached, body and face relaxed with his ears forward and his pupils dilated. Finn vocalized when spoken to and he remained in front of his kennel as the cage door opened. Finn allowed all petting while leaning in and raising his tail. Finn was tolerant after gently being lifted and placed back down (due to his injury). 6/7/26 Laying in his kennel, Finn quickly stands as the assessor approached and greeted him; his ears were forward and his tail was high; he leaned in for pets when the assessor opened the cubby door and started to roll onto his side and he enjoyed. The assessor offered treats and he stood to sniff but was more curious about the room behind the assessor. He attempted to climb onto the assessor shoulders and when picked up and placed back in the cubby he started to enjoy his treats. Finn interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience.