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Soccerball needs at risk placement for medical reasons. He is a sweet, young cat with a poor appetite due to a severe upper respiratory tract infection. He needs supportive care in a veterinary clinic in order to recover.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Soccerball needs at risk placement for medical reasons. He is a sweet, young cat with a poor appetite due to a severe upper respiratory tract infection. He needs supportive care in a veterinary clinic in order to recover. A volunteer writes: Soccerball is a handsome gent found in a large hospital parking lot. A worker spotted him three days in a row and decided to bring him to safety. Soccerball is quite a catch, sparkling white with an all ebony coiffe crowning his beautiful head. Soccerball likes to lounge and sometimes can be found in a deep sleep. Tap on his shoulder and he will be ready for his meet and greet!Indeed, Soccerball is a friendly and welcoming kitty, super playful too and the good thing, he does not get overstimulated and enjoys petting while playing. Soccerball's SNAP test was found positive for FeLV, an immunological condition that predisposes cats to infections as well as other medical issues and can shorten their lifespan. It is only contagious to other cats. Therefore FeLV+ cats should be the only pet in the house or live with other cats with the same condition. Soccerball's diagnosis should be confirmed or discarded by other tests that will need to be done by an outside veterinarian. Soccerball is so worth to meet and if your household meets his needs, why not considering him as your forever best friend? What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! Cheek and chin scratches make me so happy! Soccerball is a cat's cat who is sweet, friendly, and knows who he is! He was in a deep sleep, but with enough petting, he woke up and was very curious, ate treats, and enjoyed petting. In time, he was coaxed down with a squeeze-up treat and was at the front eating it while continuing to enjoy petting on his head, cheeks, and along his back. He struggled a bit during the pick-up, but he allowed himself to be picked up and held in the assessor's arms. When he was set back down, he resumed eating and being his calm and curious self. Soccarball interacts with the assessor, solicits & appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 11 lbs

Medical Notes

6/26/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3-6y Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: Stray cat found in stairwell of parking garage Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Allows all handling with soft body for exam and all tasks, but not seeking attention. Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Objective T = P =wnl R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with mild staining and gingivitis PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact, 2 scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, unkempt hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal external Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment mild gingivitis FeLV positive Prognosis: good Plan: intake tasks neuter new home SURGERY: Okay for surgery

6/30/2026

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. Per offsite: mild dental calculus, moderate gingivitis; mild seborrhea. Mild hair loss lateral left front limb. Tested FEL/FIV negative in clinic today

7/1/2026

SO: neutered yesterday BAR eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4, no apparent bleeding or dc noted from surgical wound neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: healing P: CTM while in care

7/7/2026

S: reports of hypersalivation O: Sitting upright in kennel with neck stretched upwards. eent: eyes squinty (not blepharospasm), sneezing, profound ptyalism, no oral ulcers h/l: eupneic, sneezing msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: emergent URI P: moved to main medical with anticipation that his disease may move fast. fortiflora 1 sachet with food PO SID x7d 80 mLs SQF x3d 0.25 mLs B vit

7/8/2026

Pet sitting on top of den. Ate well overnight. EEN: No ocular or nasal discharge RESP: intermittent open mouth breathing. A: suspect nasal congestion due to viral uri 2nd felv test negative Plan monitor recheck felv antigen 6 months.

7/10/2026

Recheck appetite S: QAR on top of den, squeaks at me as I talk to him. All food bowl dishes untouched. O: EEN- epiphora OU, clear nasal discharge H/L- eupneic but moderate audible nasal congestion MSK/i- ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat Neuro- alert/appropriate A: Hyporexia Conjunctivitis OU Moderate URI P: Restarting supportive care: LRS 100mls SQ q24hr x3d Cerenia 10mg/ml 0.5 ml SQ q24hr x3d Zorbium for appropriate weight

7/13/2026

Pet ate some dry food overnight EEN: yellow mucoid nasal discharge RESP: increased inspiratory effort Plan Simbadol 1.8mg/ml 0.6 ml SQ sid x 3 days LRS 100mls SQ sid x 3 days Nebulize with saline sid x 3 days Doxcycline 100mg/ml 1/2 ml po sid x 10d Advise at risk placement

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

KNOWN HISTORY:: Soccerball was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on his behavior history in a home environment.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow

CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Calm,Sweet,Affectionate,People oriented,Easy going

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Soccerball is a cat’s cat who is sweet, friendly, and knows who he is! He was in a deep sleep, but with enough petting, he woke up and was very curious, ate treats, and enjoyed petting. In time, he was coaxed down with a squeeze-up treat and was at the front eating it while continuing to enjoy petting on his head, cheeks, and along his back. He struggled a bit during the pick-up, but he allowed himself to be picked up and held in the assessor’s arms. When he was set back down, he resumed eating and being his calm and curious self. Soccerball interacts with the assessor, solicits & appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience.