Animal Profile
Go Fish
Hello, my name is Go Fish. My animal id is #258422. I am a male white kitten at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 8 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 6/28/2026.
Go Fish is on the at risk list for medical reasons. Go Fish is one of 5 kittens in a litter that has been diagnosed with ringworm. Ringworm is difficult to effectively treat and manage in the current shelter population due to overpopulation, staffing, resources. Placement would include topical and oral treatment as well as veterinary follow-up.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Go Fish is on the at risk list for medical reasons. Go Fish is one of 5 kittens in a litter that has been diagnosed with ringworm. Ringworm is difficult to effectively treat and manage in the current shelter population due to overpopulation, staffing, resources. Placement would include topical and oral treatment as well as veterinary follow-up. Hello! I have ringworm, a treatable fungal infection of the skin that can be itchy but otherwise harmless in minor cases like mine. I require a course of Itraconozole, an antifungal medication that is taken by mouth every day for a few weeks. Ringworm can be transmissible to humans and other animals, so it's important to keep me separate from other pets in the home, wash hands after playing with me, and perhaps have a specific set of clothes to wear when interacting with me. Giving me lyme sulfur dip baths a couple of times per week can also help to minimize risk of spreading. It's also a good idea to make sure fabrics in the room I'm housed in are washed frequently - who knew adopting a kitty with ringworm would be a great way to help you stay on top of your household cleaning too?
My medical notes are...
Weight: 1.44 lbs
6/30/2026
Your newly adopted pet IS UNDERAGE and the staff veterinarians are issuing a TEMPORARY waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment through to the resolution of the issue. At the time of a full recovery you may choose to have your veterinarian perform the spay/neuter surgery, or make provisions to return the pet to ACC for sterilization.
6/30/2026
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 6wks based on weight/dentition Is this an orphan kitten? yes Is the kitten eating on own? yes Is the kitten suckling? no Microchip noted on intake? scans negative History: 5 kittens presented together after comm cat queen gave birth. Concern for dermatophytosis based on suspicious lesion on RF of littermate Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - vocal, active, squirmy with restraint Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? no Objective: P = 200 R = 24 BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: deciduous dentition 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, live fleas, no masses noted, CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal Wood's Lamp Exam: negative Assessment: Approx. 6wk MI DSH fleas littermate is woods lamp positive for dermatophytosis Prognosis: good Plan: intake tasks capstar PO start itraconazole approx. 5mg/kg PO SID x 30 days then recheck PCR in 21 days Re-weigh weekly and adjust dose as needed Submit dermatophyte PCR today - DVM follow up in 48 hours Move to ISO Seek placement asap SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to age/weight and exposure to dermatophytosis
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue