Animal Profile
Crayola
Hello, my name is Crayola. My animal id is #244786. I am a male black kitten at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 12 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 1/2/2026.
Crayola is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Crayola presented with ringworm, a disease that is time consuming and difficult to resolve in the shelter environment. Crayola would benefit from a low stress environment that would allow her to decompress and be treated effectively.
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. Crayola is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. Crayola presented with ringworm, a disease that is time consuming and difficult to resolve in the shelter environment. Crayola would benefit from a low stress environment that would allow her to decompress and be treated effectively. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! It is unknown if I have ever lived with other animals or children. I would do best in a home with only adult humans. 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 Itraconazole, 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: 3.2 lbs
1/4/2026
[Spay/Neuter Waiver - Temporary] Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with RINGWORM 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.
1/4/2026
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 12 weeks Microchip noted on Intake? Negative History: Stray, presented with 2 littermates. BAR MM pink, moist, CRT <2 sec Observed Behavior - Yellow; Limited ability to examine, resistant to handling, body tense, tries to flee, hissing/vocalizing Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Evidence of Neglect- No Objective: P = 160 hr R = 36 rr BCS 4/9 Wt = 3.2 lbs EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted. Oral Exam: NSF PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, no apparent murmur, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated. Soft, light brown, malodorous stool noted. U/G: MI (2 testicles descended) MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. Hind end was soiled with soft stool and was cleaned. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: -*Dermatophytosis (Ringworm)*: Suspected based on clinical signs of alopecia and positive Wood's lamp examination of littermates. -*Diarrhea*: Patient is passing soft, malodorous stool. *NEW DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION*: -*Feline Panleukopenia Snap Test*: Negative -*Wood's Lamp Exam*: Littermates Positive Prognosis: Good Plan: Standard Intake Procedures for Cats Performed Ponazuril deworm Wood's lamp: Littermates Positive *TREATMENTS AND PROCEDURES*: -Cleaned soiled perineal area with waterless shampoo. -Lime sulfur dips to be performed twice weekly for 3 weeks. -Fortiflora: 1 sachet PO SID x 7 days. -Itraconazole (10 mg/mL): Administer 1.4 mL (~10 mg/kg) PO SID for 21 days. SURGERY: Temporary waiver d/t illness
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Upon intake, kitten was fearful. Kitten squirmed for snap test and ran before staff could collar.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Crayola was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on his behavior history in a home environment. Upon intake, kitten was fearful. Kitten squirmed for snap test and ran before staff could collar.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 1/07/25 FB61 Huddled in cubby next to litter-mates. Hissing and grumbling as the cubby door opens. They flinch, hiss and flee when petting is attempted with a scratcher tool. They do not eat the treats offered immediately nor do they engage with the toys. When I leave the room I can see through their window that they all have entered their main kennel space to eat the squeeze-ups I left prior. They do like treats, so it is possible to socialize!
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Timid,Skittish
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,Kitten socialization,New home adjustment period
Potential challenges comments:: Crayola is a kitten that has never been appropriately socialized to humans and will require additional time and effort to build positive associations and interact comfortably with humans.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3
RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home
Recommendations comments:: Crayola appears to be fearful and may not have had much human interaction up to this point. During the assessment he hissed and lunged and would benefit from extra socialization. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents who are preferably familiar with kitten socialization or are open to detailed counseling by staff. Contact with young children should be avoided or done under strict supervision to prevent provoking a fear response, further delaying socialization.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Upon approach, Crayola was huddled with his two siblings on the ledge at the back in a crouched position with wide eyes, a tense face and body, and tail wrapped tightly around his body. As the kennel door opened his ears flattened as he tensed further into his siblings. As the assessor slowly offered the scratcher one of them hissed, spit and lunged. Due to the behaviors shown, pick up was not attempted at this time. Crayola tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. He may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.