Animal Profile

Lola Jewel is on the at-risk list for medical concern. Lola Jewel came to the shelter with a history of seizures. She had never been on medication and it was reported her seizures were brief. She has started on medication for seizures, but has had 2 brief seizure episodes so far. She would likely benefit from different medications to control her seizures and from more individualized care. She is a sweet girl who has been taking her current medication with ease. Lola Jewel also has a mild upper respiratory infection. Behaviorally, Lola Jewel tolerates attention and petting but appears to be moderately fearful or stressed in the shelter. Her former owner reports Lola Jewel is a friendly, affectionate, active, playful, and lap cat.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Lola Jewel is on the at-risk list for medical concern. Lola Jewel came to the shelter with a history of seizures. She had never been on medication and it was reported her seizures were brief. She has started on medication for seizures, but has had 2 brief seizure episodes so far. She would likely benefit from different medications to control her seizures and from more individualized care. She is a sweet girl who has been taking her current medication with ease. Lola Jewel also has a mild upper respiratory infection. Behaviorally, Lola Jewel tolerates attention and petting but appears to be moderately fearful or stressed in the shelter. Her former owner reports Lola Jewel is a friendly, affectionate, active, playful, and lap cat. A volunteer writes: Lola Jewel, a lovely one year old gal was brought to us as her family could not afford and handle her care anymore. She experienced seizures since early kittenhood and is on a medication to prevent more of them. She was observed in our medical room and has been seizure-free since admission. Lola Jewel is known to be a friendly, affectionate and playful lap cat. She has been a little on the shy side while at the care center but being without her family and in a very different environment has been a shock to her. With some coaxing, she enjoys treats and petting, head bunting my hand and even purring. Lola Jewel absolutely loves playing with a feather wand and that gets her to forget all her "worries". Lola Jewel would love to be home again, rather a quiet one that will balance peace and fun. Our adoption counselors will discuss with you the treatment plan to deal with Lola Jewel's seizure history. The little gal is so worth your attention...Ask to meet her, fall in love and take her home.... What my friends at ACC say about me: I lived with children in my previous home. I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. I am finding the shelter a little overwhelming, but when it's just you and me and some peace and quiet you'll see what a love bug I am. I can be slow to adjust to new environments. I prefer to take things at my own pace. I will flourish in a calm environment and a low-traffic home. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 6.3 lbs

Medical Notes

10/4/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~1-3 years based on dentition / condition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender, noted to have seizures at home for 15-30 secs Subjective: BARH, pink moist mm, CRT <2s Observed Behavior - Nervous but tolerant, hisses, fearful, vocalizes during blood draw Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: P = WNL R = WNL BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2s, Lungs clear, eupneic, negative ITC ABD: Soft, nonpainful, no masses palpated U/G: Female - appears intact no tattoo or spay scar MSK: Ambulatory x 4, full orthopedic exam not performed INT: Healthy hair coat, no masses noted, no ectoparasites seen CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Wood's Lamp Exam: Not performed Assessment: Apparently healthy Hx of seizures Prognosis: Fair Plan: OK for appropriate intake tasks Keppra 0.6ml PO BID trial CBC/Chem/T4 - wnl SURGERY: Okay for surgery

10/7/2026

SO: In medical on seizure monitoring BAR, tense inside of den with dilated pupils. Appears to have eaten 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: pHx seizures P: seizure activity not reported or observed in shelter Continue treatment with levetiracetam

10/11/2026

QAR and eating. No seizure activity in shelter. r/o epilepsy per history prognosis: Fair Plan move out of medical c/w keppra as directed

10/18/2026

No seizures seen in shelter. Pet is BAR and eating. Plan taper off of keppra (25% decrease weekly) Keppra 100mg/ml 0.45 ml po bid x 7d then 0.3 ml po bid x 7d then 0.2 ml po bid x 7d then 0.2 ml po sid x 7d then stop.

10/21/2026

SO: BAR, eating treats and dry food eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated, audible congestion msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: URI-mild P: monitor appetite

10/21/2026

Had brief seizure episode noted by animal care staff Seizure resolved and was eating when observed Increased keppra dose back to 0.6ml PO BID

10/23/2026

SO: Hx of seizures, reported having seizure on 10/21 and reported on symptoms board had brief seizure episode last night BAR, appears to be eating eent: eyes clear, clear nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: seizures-not well controlled P: Increasing Keppra 100mg/ml to 1.1ml PO BID (ideally TID) increase efforts for placement

10/23/2026

Per doc. 1697, took blood for CBC/chem and sent to IDEXX.

10/24/2026

CBC/chem at lab-all wnl A: continue with increased keppra

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Is this cat having litter box issues?: Yes

If yes, Please elaborate:: She urinates on herself when sleeping. Unknown time that this has been occurring.

Basic Information:: Lola Jewel was surrendered due to her health problems/seizures.

Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 1 child

How is this cat around strangers?: Around strangers, she plays gently, curious, shy/timid, warms up after a few weeks, prefers contact on her own terms, and stress meows.

How is this cat around children?: Around children, she plays gently.

How is this cat around other cats?: No experience.

How is this cat around dogs?: No experience.

Behavior Notes: She is unbothered when picked up/held and when placed in a carrier.

Bite history:: No bite or scratch history.

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium/High

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: Yes

Medical Notes: Lola Jewel suffers from seizures.

For a New Family to Know: Lola Jewel is a friendly, affectionate, active, playful, and lap cat. She is an indoor cat that enjoys to be where the people are, living room, and by the window. She likes to play by pouncing on toys, feet, things that crinkle, fetching items, and chasing bugs. She loves scratching at cardboard. She likes a diet that consists of both wet and dry food.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Indoor Cat Previously lived with: 2 adults, 1 child Behavior toward strangers: Around strangers, she plays gently, curious, shy/timid, warms up after a few weeks, prefers contact on her own terms, and stress meows. Behavior toward children: Around children, she plays gently. Behavior toward cats: No experience. Behavior toward dogs: No experience. Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: She urinates on herself when sleeping. Unknown time that this has been occurring. Energy level/descriptors: Medium/High Other notes: Lola Jewel is a friendly, affectionate, active, playful, and lap cat. She is an indoor cat that enjoys to be where the people are, living room, and by the window. She likes to play by pouncing on toys, feet, things that crinkle, fetching items, and chasing bugs. She loves scratching at cardboard. She likes a diet that consists of both wet and dry food. She is unbothered when picked up/held and when placed in a carrier.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Calm,Sweet,Curious

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Inappropriate elimination,Fearful,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: Lola Jewel should be given a slow introduction to the home, one room at a time starting in a small room like a bathroom with food, litter and water. Interact with her in this room until she seems sufficiently confident that you feel you can introduce her to the next part of the home without running the risk that she will hide. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to help introduce your cat to the home. Due to Lola Jewel reportedly having seizures when sleeping in her previous home, she was noted to urinate on her when sleeping.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2

RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children

Recommendations comments:: No young children under 5 years old, Counselor discretion advised.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Lola Jewel was lying in her den with dilated eyes and forward ears. She scanned the room cautiously before sticking her head out and sniffing the treats offered to her. Her eyes softened before she started eating the treats. She came about halfway out of her den to finish her treats while accepting petting along her head and back. When adding pressure to her chest and side to simulate pick up, she slowly retreated into her den but remained calm. Lola Jewel 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.