Animal Profile
Peppa Harris
Hello, my name is Peppa Harris. My animal id is #207236. I am a desexed female black cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 10 years 3 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 8/9/2024, with the surrender reason stated as person health - medical.
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Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Peppa Harris has been placed on the at-risk list for medical issues. She has renal disease, and she needs care and attention that we cannot provide.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Peppa Harris has been placed on the at-risk list for medical issues. She has renal disease, and she needs care and attention that we cannot provide. A volunteer writes: Peppa Harris zenfully observes her surroundings from the top of her "bedroom". Our eyes met and I knew I had to get to know her. She is a beautiful fluffy all ebony kitty adorned with two shiny peridots for eyes. She is so perfect looking! Peppa Harris is with us as her owner became too incapacitated to care for her pet. Lovely comments abound about her and together with her elegant looks and soft demeanor, they define Peppa Harris as a most lovely gal sure to make a wonderful four legged companion. As soon as I opened her door, curious Peppa Harris came down her resting spot for a meet and greet. She sampled a few treats but got right away to the snuggling "business", leaning into pets, head bunting and purring, rather loudly. She is quite a sweet gal, well mannered too and just like her owner describes her, a very nice, friendly and affectionate cat! Peppa Harris, although looking quite healthy, was diagnosed with chronic renal failure(explaining some litter box issues in the home) that she has already for two years and managed only with a special diet(dry and wet food) that she will have to continue for the rest of her life. This is not an uncommon finding in elderly or semi elderly cats. We can not predict the future but Peppa Harris has still a lot of pep in her step and so deserves to spend her golden years with a loving family. Peppa Harris interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. We recommend that she go to a home with adopters with some cat experience preferred or at least be well counseled in inappropriate elimination.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 9.44 lbs
8/10/2024
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reported 10y, exam confirms Microchip noted on Intake? scanned positive History: Owner surrender due to personal health issues. Owner reports Peppa has been diagnosed with CKD. Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Tense and growling from start of exam. Allow for full exam, but tries biting towel during blood. Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Neglect seen-no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective T = P =wnl R =wnl BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female spayed green linear tattoo 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 CKD-reported under weight Prognosis: fair Plan: intake tasks cbc/chem/t4 to lab to confirm report of chronic kidney disease new home SURGERY: already spayed
8/12/2024
Blood Results CBC/CHEM/T4 Hematocrit- 35.5 (28.2 - 52.7 %) IDEXX SDMA- 25 ( 0 - 14 µg/dL ) Creatinine- 3.6 (0.9 - 2.3 mg/dL) BUN- 66 (16 - 37 mg/dL )- elevated R/O CRD vs other Hyperkalemia- 5.9 (3.7 - 5.2 mmol/L ) r/o sample handling vs other T4-1.4 (0.8 - 4.7 µg/dL)- normal Concerned about renal disease prognosis guarded
8/20/2024
Pet is sleeping in cubby. Food dish empty. A: Pet is stable P: Awaiting new home.
8/24/2024
SO: CKD confirmed at time of intake. Recheck exam BAR, head butting and allows all handling for exam and blood draw eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4, overgrown nails abd: soft and non painful neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: CKD-currently only on diet P: cbc/chem in house
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Is this cat having litter box issues?: Yes
If yes, Please elaborate:: renal issues hence why having litter box problems
Basic Information:: Peppa Harris is a 10-year-old black cat surrender reason: owners own health issues along with the cat's health issues
Previously lived with:: 2 adults and 2 children
How is this cat around strangers?: Peppa Harris with strangers is noted to be curious/friendly and outgoing. With visitors: curious, friendly and outgoing
How is this cat around children?: with children peppa is noted to be curious, plays gently, friendly and outgoing but will nip in defense.
Behavior Notes: Peppa Harris will stress meow, hiss and nip when trimming nails squirms and stress meows when placed in carrier enjoys their coat being brushed, picked up/held. needs scratching post due to not being able to trim nails
Energy level/descriptors:: medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: renal failure last vet check was 11/23 bronx vet center
For a New Family to Know: Peppa Harris is noted to be an indoor cat that is independent, quiet lap cat but also talkative, affectionate and friendly. Enjoys spending time at the window. plays gently, enjoys the sound of crushing paper which they enjoy playing fetch with it. likes to scratch on cardboard/carpet type fabrics and horizontal/vertical objects. Likes to play, is loveable and friendly, loves boxes. Wet food; renal food diet treats; temptations
KNOWN HISTORY:: Indoor Cat Previously lived with: 2 adults and 2 children Behavior toward strangers: Peppa Harris with strangers is noted to be curious/friendly and outgoing. With visitors: curious, friendly and outgoing. Behavior toward children: curious, plays gently, friendly and outgoing but will nip in defense. Behavior toward cats & dogs: n/a Bite or Scratch history: nothing reported Litter box trained: renal issues hence why having litter box problems Energy level/descriptors: medium energy level, independent, quiet lap cat but also talkative, affectionate and friendly. Other notes: Peppa Harris will stress meow, hiss and nip when trimming nails, squirms and stress meows when placed in carrier, enjoys their coat being brushed, picked up/held and needs scratching post due to not being able to trim nails. Enjoys spending time at the window. She plays gently, enjoys the sound of crushing paper which they enjoy playing fetch with it. She likes to scratch on cardboard/carpet type fabrics and horizontal/vertical objects. Likes to play, is loveable and friendly, loves boxes. Wet food; renal food diet treats; temptations
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back,Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Calm,Sweet,Affectionate,Lap Cat,People oriented,Easy going,Graceful,Curious
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Inappropriate elimination,Other
Potential challenges comments:: Inappropriate elimination due to medical issue. Peppa Harris is social and affectionate but appears to have the potential to get overstimulated. As a result of the observed body language that can lead to an escalation in overstimulation, we recommend adopters who are familiar with signs of behavioral arousal and agitation in cats, so that interactions can be ended before Peppa Harris becomes overstimulated. We also recommend fishing pole-type toys for play as they allow for interaction and vigorous, stimulating exercise while keeping human hands at a distance.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Upon approach Peppa Harris came down from her den to greet the assessor with a gentle head-bunt. She has a high tail during back strokes (that was slightly swaying) and body leaned into neck pets. She was easily picked up and was calm and relaxed when held for 10 seconds. When place back down, she ate her treats. Peppa Harris interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. We recommend that she go to a home with adopters with some cat experience preferred or at least be well counseled in inappropriate elimination.