Animal Profile

Aurora has been placed on the At Risk list for medical reasons. She has not eaten at all here at the shelter and, because she is very overweight, her poor appetite alone can make her very sick with fatty liver disease. 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. Aurora has been placed on the At Risk list for medical reasons. She has not eaten at all here at the shelter and, because she is very overweight, her poor appetite alone can make her very sick with fatty liver disease. She needs care and attention that we cannot provide. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! Please check here for updated adoption hours.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 20.4 lbs

1/4/2019

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5 mos Microchip noted on Intake? yes Microchip Number (If Applicable):982126052792901 History : o surrender, son developed allergies Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior - friendly, seeks interaction Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P = 200 R =eup BCS= 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: no ulcers, normal young adult dentitia PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: F intact, shaved abdomen - no green tattoo and no spay scar seen. Small <1 cm soft reducible intermittent umbilical hernia. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Assessment Apparently healthy 5 mo F intact kitten. Umbilical hernia - small reducible intermittent Prognosis: Excellent Plan: All intake tasks SURGERY: Okay for surgery

5/7/2023

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4.5 years per our previous records - exam is consistent with this Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned POSITIVE History: Stray, dropped off at a general practice veterinarian who brought her to us. Was reported "spotting" at rDVM. Subjective: Alert in den Observed Behavior - Slightly tense and reserved, sat calmly for exam and allowed all handling Is there evidence of Cruelty? None Is there evidence of Neglect? None Is there evidence of Trauma? None Objective BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 9/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Stage 2/4 periodontal disease, moderate tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic, no coughing or sneezing ABD: Difficult to assess due to pt size but non painful on palpation U/G: Female, hx spay. No mammary masses, no vulvar discharge. Area around vulva and anus is lightly crusted and the skin appears slightly erythematous, pt squirms on touch MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Area around vulva and anus is lightly crusted and the skin appears slightly erythematous, pt squirms on touch. Wood's Lamp Exam: N/A BG: 113 mg/dl Assessment: 1. Obese 2. Perivulvar/perianal dermatitis 3. Dental disease 4. Hx "spotting" - unclear where this bloody discharge came from Prognosis: Fair-good Plan: 1. Clipped and cleaned perivulvar/perianal region, applied SSD. Monitor daily. 2. Recommend weight loss of 3-4 lbs 3. Recommend daily tooth brushing and regular dental cleanings 1088

5/8/2023

Pet ate wet and dry o/n. Scant urine in litter box. MSI: Moist skin in vulvar folds. Mild erythema under tail. A: Skin seems quieter after shave and SSD ointment application and cat is more tolerant of exam of perianal region. Plan Bladder u/s and cysto UA

5/8/2023

Bladder u/s: Small bladder with hypoechoic contents. No masses or stones seen. MSI: Still moist skin in peri-vulvar folds. No erythema. Plan Submitted urine via cystocentesis for UA and culture if indicated.

5/9/2023

UA via cystocentesis s.g. 1.052 ph 5 2+ urine protein negative glucose no wbcs 2-5 rbcs no bacteria or crystals. culture not indicated A: Not remarkable P: Monitor.

1/5/2019

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed on ventral abdomen.

5/2/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 6-7y Microchip noted on Intake? scanned positive History: Owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Reluctant to come out of den initially, but allows all handling for exam and tasks. Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Neglect seen-no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective T = P =wnl R =wnl BCS 9/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with linear gingivitis and mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, but larger abdomen difficult to palpate U/G: female spayed MSI: Ambulatory x 4 but walking with difficulty, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, but has feces and urine dried perianal CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: perianal mild inflammation from dried feces Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment obese Prognosis: fair Plan: intake tasks BG=100 house in medical to monitor appetite and litter box usage clipped and cleaned perianal region continue to clean perianal area daily SURGERY: already spayed

5/3/2025

Hx: obese cat with perianal dermatitis S: QAR, laying down in den, wet food dishes eaten o/n. Litterbox undisturbed. Reluctant to come out of den for exam. O: EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic MSI: overconditioned, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate/ alert A: Obese Eating Perianal dermatitis P: Monitor ability to use litterbox Continue with hindend cleanings

5/4/2025

Passed on moderate amount of urine on bedding in center of cage.

5/6/2025

Issue List: - obese - anorexia - h/o inappropriate elimination QAR not eating EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic MSI: Obese CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) Anorexia Obese prognosis guarded P) monitor but concerned about fatty liver change

5/6/2025

Issue List: - obese - anorexia - h/o inappropriate elimination Cat appears older than initially assessed >9-10 years QAR not eating EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic MSI: Obese A) Anorexia continues Obese prognosis guarded to poor P) Telazol- 0.2 ml IM Abdominal and Chest Rads: little injesta in stomach and colon; spleen appears enlarged CBC/CHEM/UA (cysto)- pending SQ fluids- 150 ml LRS B-vit- 0.25 ml SQ Mirtazapine SIG 1 1/2 inch ribbon on inner ear SID

5/7/2025

SO: In medical on monitoring BAR, allows petting, ate all wet food in in kennel overnight 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: obese P: CBC/chem at lab was unremarkable OK to monitor at this time

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake Aurora was scanned positive for a MC. Then she begin to hiss. Due to hissing the carrier she came in was placed in the kennel and Aurora jumped out on her own while continue to hiss. No handling was done at this time.

Date of Intake: 4/30/2025

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

Basic Information:: Aurora is a 7 year old altered female DSH. she was adopted from ACC. The reason for surrender is due to moving and no pets allowed. Aurora has no medical issues at this time.

Previously lived with:: 1 adult

How is this cat around strangers?: Aurora has no experience with strangers but with visitors she is curious, shy/ timid, hides initially and takes two weeks to warm up to someone.

How is this cat around children?: unknown

How is this cat around other cats?: unknown

How is this cat around dogs?: unknown

Behavior Notes: Aurora isn't bothered by being brushed but will stress meow or hiss when nails are trimmed. When placed in carrier she will struggle or squirm.

Bite history:: None

Energy level/descriptors:: low

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know: Aurora is known to be talkative, lazy, independent, watches from a far and prefers contact on her own terms. She is indoors only at all times. She likes to be in the bedroom, kitchen, or living room. Aurora will fetch bottle caps and scratch cardboard. Aurora owners likes her as she is special. She will eat wet food called 9 lives but should be on a diet due to being over weight. The owner describe her as perfect. There is a 1 litterbox located in the house in the bathroom with unscented/ scented litter box.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Previously lived with: 1 adult Behavior toward visitors: she is curious, shy/ timid, hides initially and takes two weeks to warm up to someone. Bite or Scratch history: None reported Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: low energy level Other notes: Aurora is known to be talkative, lazy, independent, watches from a far and prefers contact on her own terms. She is indoors only at all times. She likes to be in the bedroom, kitchen, or living room. Aurora will fetch bottle caps and scratch cardboard. Aurora owners likes her as she is special. The owner describes her as perfect.

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 5/2/25: Observed Behavior - Reluctant to come out of den initially, but allows all handling for exam and tasks.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back,Mellow

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Sweet,Curious,Skittish

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Uncomfortable with pick up,New home adjustment period

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Aurora was resting calmly in the den but became alert when approached, with wide eyes and relaxed, forward-facing ears. She remained still during the assessment, allowing petting with both a scratcher tool and by hand. Although she tensed when picked up, she tolerated handling and continued to accept attention once settled. Aurora tolerates attention and petting but appears to be moderately fearful or stressed in the shelter. She will likely need time to warm up to her new home. We recommend that she go to a home with some cat experience preferred or at least be well counseled in fearful cat behavior.