Animal Profile
Ms. Kitty Kat
Hello, my name is Ms. Kitty Kat. My animal id is #226872. I am a female black cat at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 12 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 5/11/2025, with the surrender reason stated as animal health - will need ongoing vet care.
Ms. Kitty Kat is at risk due to medical reasons. She was diagnosed on intake with diabetes mellitus. She is also obese and has stage III dental disease. She will need continued insulin therapy, a prescription diet, and regular veterinary checkups with placement. Behaviorally, Ms. Kitty Kat is shy at first but warms up quickly for petting and brushing. She allows all 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. Ms. Kitty Kat is at risk due to medical reasons. She was diagnosed on intake with diabetes mellitus. She is also obese and has stage III dental disease. She will need continued insulin therapy, a prescription diet, and regular veterinary checkups with placement. Behaviorally, Ms. Kitty Kat is shy at first but warms up quickly for petting and brushing. She allows all medical handling. What my friends at ACC say about me: What do you get when you cross a cat with a couch? A cat-potato! And that's me to a T! I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. My purr motor is always running! Ms. Kitty Kat accepts attention and petting but appears to be slightly 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.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 12.6 lbs
5/11/2025
DVM Intake Estimated age: 12-14 years Microchip noted on Intake? No History: Owner surrender Subjective: BARH, no coughing/sneezing/vomiting/diarrhea Observed behavior: Purrs and grooms self when hind end is scratched, some slow blinking. Wide eyes/crouched posture for tasks and exam Evidence of cruelty seen: No Evidence of trauma seen: no Evidence of neglect seen: No Objective: P: WNL R: WNL BCS: 8/9 OP: Mucous membranes pink and moist. Stage III dental disease. EENT: Eyes, ears, and nares clear bilaterally, no discharge noted. PLN: Small/soft/symmetrical/nonpainful CV: No murmurs or arrhythmias, pulses strong and synchronous. RESP: Eupneic, no crackles/wheezes GI: Soft, nonpainful, no palpable masses. UG: female spayed, tattoo noted, no discharge INT: Greasy and thin hair coat, marked dandruff. No areas of alopecia or pruritus, no ectoparasites or masses noted. MS: Ambulatory x4, no pain on palpation of epaxials NEURO: Mentation appropriate, cranial nerves intact, no deficits noted. CBC: Mild neutrophilia 12.33 (2.3-10.29 K/uL) Mild lymphopenia 0.89 (0.92-6.88 K/uL) Chemistry: Marked hyperglycemia 416 (74-159 mg/dL) Moderate low creatinine 0.5 (0.8-2.4 mg/dL) Mild hyponatremia 145 (150-165 mmol/L) Mild elevation GGT 10 (0-4 U/L) Mild elevation cholesterol 231 (65-225 mg/dL) T4: WNL Assessment: -Obese -Stage III dental disease -Diabetes mellitus Prognosis: Good with management Plan: -CBC/Chemistry -Start PZI 1U SQ q12h indefinitely -Start PM BG checks q24h x 7d until 5/18 -Feed DM diet only -Recommend weight loss, dental procedure with placement Surgery: Spayed
5/12/2025
Progress exam Subjective: BAR, no c/s/v/d. Appetite excellent, eating DM well! Purrs, headbutts, kneads when brushed with furminator Objective: Eyes: Clear bilaterally, no discharge Oronasal: No nasal discharge. Lungs: Eupneic Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Assessment: -Diabetes mellitus -Stage III dental disease -Obese Plan: -Continue PZI 1U SQ q12h indefinitely -Continue PM BG checks until 5/18 -Feed DM diet only -CTM in medical
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake, cat allowed staff to scan for microchip and pet. She leaned into butt scratches. Due to medical status and possible skin issues, cat was not collared.
Basic Information:: Ms. Kitty Kat is a DSH cat who was surrendered due to medical issues.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults
How is this cat around strangers?: When around strangers, Ms. Kitty Kat is tolerant and friendly.
How is this cat around children?: No experience with children.
How is this cat around other cats?: No experience with other cats.
How is this cat around dogs?: No experience with dogs.
Behavior Notes: Ms. Kitty Cat is not bothered when her coat is brushed, or when she is placed in a carrier. She allows the owner to bathe her.
Bite history:: Not bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:: Low
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Ms. Kitty Kat has been losing fur on her lower back. She is unable to climb into a litterbox.
For a New Family to Know: Ms. Kitty Kat is described as caring, a couch potato, and friendly. She likes to be where the people are. She uses the bathroom on wee-wee pads and does not use the litterbox.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 Adults Behavior toward strangers: Tolerant and friendly Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: No, she uses the bathroom on wee-wee pads and does not use the litterbox due to not being able to step up into a traditional litter box it seems. Energy level/descriptors: Low Energy Level Other notes: Ms. Kitty Kat is described as caring, a couch potato, and friendly. She likes to be where the people are. Ms. Kitty Cat is not bothered when her coat is brushed, or when she is placed in a carrier. She allows the owner to bathe her. Upon intake, cat allowed staff to scan for microchip and pet. She leaned into butt scratches. Due to medical status and possible skin issues, cat was not collared.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Shy ,Calm,Sweet,People oriented,Curious,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2
RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home
Recommendations comments:: Due to needing a longer period of time to warm up, the feline behavior team feels Ms. Kitty Kat should go to an adult-only home.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: On approach, Ms. Kitty Kat is laying at the back of the cage with a neutral face and body, ears forward. She sniffs the hand offered to her and accepts pets on her head and immediately lifts her hips for pets on her back. With some coaxing she takes some steps forward for more pets but won't come to the front of the cage fully. She is tolerant of being lifted up and placed back down. Ms. Kitty Kat accepts attention and petting but appears to be slightly 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.