Animal Profile

Pidgit is on the At Risk list for medical concerns. Pidgit has significant anemia and a severe fracture of the right femur bone. She needs an amputation of the leg, but due to her anemia, she needs a blood transfusion before her surgical intervention. She is also emaciated. She needs urgent care and support.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Pidgit is on the At Risk list for medical concerns. Pidgit has significant anemia and a severe fracture of the right femur bone. She needs an amputation of the leg, but due to her anemia, she needs a blood transfusion before her surgical intervention. She is also emaciated. She needs urgent care and support. What my friends at ACC say about me: It is unknown if I have ever lived with other animals or children. I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. I'm an independent kitty who likes to do my own thing. 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 am looking for a home with a patient person. 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. I would do best in a home without very tiny humans, although I could be open to older human children once I meet them.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 5.1 lbs

Medical Notes

9/16/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3-6y Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: Injured stray cat. Reported possibly fell from 5th floor. Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Eating canned food with good appetite, but will growl and occasionally hiss. Allows all handling for exam. Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Objective T = P =wnl R =wnl BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with minor tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female intact, no apparent scar or tattoo MSI: Ambulatory x 4, but toe touching lameness on RH limb with some HL ataxia appreciated, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal external Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment underweight RH lameness femoral fracture HL ataxia r/o weakness Prognosis: good Plan: sedated for radiographs using 0.1ml dexmedetomidine 500mcg/ml, 0.05ml ketamine 100mg/ml, and 0.1ml butorphanol 10mg/ml IM lateral and VD views of pelvis and HLs proximal femoral fracture, complete and displaced CBC/chem in house consider RH limb amputation when OK for surgery zorbium for weight consider addition of robenacoxib depending on blood work SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to underweight

9/17/2026

CBC/chem in house CBC HCT 18.1% (L) WBC 21.18 K/uL (H) Neutrophils 19.83 K./uL (H) Lymphocytes 0.7 K/uL (L) Eos 0.03 K/uL (L) Chem Glucose 174 mg/dL (H) Creat 2.9 mg/dL (H) BUN 90 mg/dL (H) ALT >1000 U/L (H) A: anemia dehydration elevated ALT r/o trauma v other P: continue buprenorphine pain management 50ml LRS sc SID x5d recheck HCT 5-7 days and assess for surgery (amputation +/- OHE)

9/17/2026

Hx: femoral fracture, underweight S: QAR, laying down in kennel. Able to right self and sit sternal to eat. O: EEN: eyes clear, no apparent nasal discharge H/L: eupneic, no sneezing or audible congestion MSK/i- ambulatory x3, non-weight bearing on RHL, healthy haircoat. BCS 3/9. Neuro- alert/appropriate A: RHL femoral fracture Underweight RHL lameness P: CWCT Repeat PCV in 5 days +/- reach out to ASPCA if stable for RHL amputation

9/18/2026

QAR, laying down in kennel. Ate well overnight. Urinated in litterbox. O: EEN: eyes clear, no apparent nasal discharge H/L: eupneic, no sneezing or audible congestion MSK/i- ambulatory x3, non-weight bearing on RHL, healthy haircoat. BCS 3/9. Neuro- alert/appropriate A: RHL femoral fracture Underweight RHL lameness P: CTM Prioritize RHL amputation if clinically stable

9/19/2026

In medical with limb fracture and moderate anemia BAR, tense when approached, eating with good appetite P: limb amputation when anemia resolved

9/20/2026

TS 7 HCT 14.6

9/20/2026

Issue List: - marked anemia (14%) - fractured right proximal femur - underweight QAR DH EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic U/G: FI MSI: reluctant to stand, dull hair coat, underweight CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) marked anemia fractured right femur unstable appetite but ate this afternoon P) CWSC anemia is getting worse (now 14%) recommend ARL

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

KNOWN HISTORY:: Pidgit was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on her behavior history in a home environment. She was found with a limp and was reported to have fallen from the 5th floor of the building she was found outside of. The founder brought her in their home before eventually surrendering her to the shelter.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back

VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Calm,Sweet,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Other,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: Please note that this cat is being treated for a medical condition at the time of evaluation. This condition may affect some of the behaviors shown during evaluation. Pidgit 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.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2

RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children

Recommendations comments:: No young children under 13 years old, Counselor discretion advised.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Pidgit was lying curled up in her kennel and looked up at the handler with dilated eyes and forward ears. She grumbled before leaning in to sniff the treats offered to her and quickly began licking them up. She allowed extensive petting along her head and body during and after eating, occasionally grumbling. When adding pressure to her chest and side to simulate pick up, she grumbled but remained calm and allowed the handling. Pidgit 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. Due to the behavior shown, she may not be a great fit for young children. Any home with older children prepared to adopt this cat should conduct a thorough interaction and endeavor to monitor this cat around their children to prevent these behaviors from being reinforced.