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Meechy needs at risk placement for medical reasons. She is a sweet, senior cat with an upper respiratory tract infection and severe dental disease. She is not eating and needs supportive care in a veterinary clinic to clear her infection. Once cleared, she also needs dental extractions to resolve the inflammation in her mouth.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Meechy needs at risk placement for medical reasons. She is a sweet, senior cat with an upper respiratory tract infection and severe dental disease. She is not eating and needs supportive care in a veterinary clinic to clear her infection. Once cleared, she also needs dental extractions to resolve the inflammation in her mouth. A volunteer writes: Meechy, a senior gal was left behind when her owners moved away. She might have lived with another kitty but its whereabouts are unknown. A concerned citizen took care of Meechy(qualified as a very friendly cat) until she was picked up by our field officers. Meechy was a bit reserved when I first met her but treats and tuna brought down her guards(same with the veterinary team). Catnip toys and feather wands had an even greater effect on Meechy, sending her playing like there was no tomorrow. No overstimulation, though, just plain good fun(see her video). Meechy is now quite happy to see a visitor. She makes friends quite easily, charming guests with head bunts and purrs. She is a very sweet and cute cat, very girly and petite. Meechy did very well on her behavior evaluation, is apparently healthy but missing most of her teeth(she should be fed soft food)and on the underweight side. It is without say that Meechy needs a home sweet home where she will feel safe, loved and will be well cared for. If you want to help a senior live happily during her golden years, Meechy is waiting for you at the Manhattan Care Center. What my friends at ACC say about me: I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. I am a sweet, social, older gal, looking for the perfect forever home! Cheek and chin scratches make me so happy! I am a cat that is in need of a lap! I can't wait to be your new lap cat.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 7 lbs

Medical Notes

6/4/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 10-12y Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: Squatters left behind 2 cats in an apartment Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Allows all handling with soft body for exam and all tasks while eating tuna and canned food. 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: missing most teeth, remaining teeth have marked dental tartar and gingivitis 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, 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 dental disease underweight Prognosis: fair Plan: intake tasks cbc/chem/T4 to lab in case able to have dental +/- OHE Wet food only sign placed on kennel SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age

6/5/2026

CBC- nsf CHM- nsf TT4 wnl A: No contraindications noted on bloodwork to forgo surgery or dental P: Ok for OHE +/- dental

6/11/2026

Flagged for drooling and low appetite QAR, curled up in box, came to front of kennel with a lot of encouragement Full food bowl in kennel EENT: Mild mucoid ocular discharge OU, no blepharospasm or chemosis. No nasal discharge. Moderate dark brown debris AU. ORAL: Initially no hypersalivation, throughout interaction began having marked hypersalivation. Severe gingivitis, full oral exam not tolerated. H/L: Eupneic, normal RR ABD: Soft, nonpainful MSI: Underweight, mildly prolonged skin tent. CNS: Appropriate mentation A: Hypersalivation - r/o dental disease vs nausea vs URI vs behavioral Severe dental disease Otitis externa Plan: Cerenia 1mg/kg SQ x2d LRS 100 mL SQ x2d Simbadol 0.24mg/kg SQ once Recommend dental CTM appetite, oral comfort Consider ear cleaning if clinically doing well or at time of surgery to reduce stress now

6/12/2026

Recheck appetite, senior with severe dental disease S: QAR in back of kennel, fresh food bowls in kennel. Decreased appetite per log O: EEN- eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge H/L- eupneic, no sneezing or apparent congestion MSK/i- ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat Neuro- alert/appropriate A: Severe dental disease Underweight Hyporexia- r/o oral pain vs. other P: Move to medical for closer monitoring Extend supportive care Zorbium for appropriate weight Reach out to Queens location about potential dental

6/13/2026

Hx: severe dental disease, hypersalivating, decreased appetite S: QAR in den, food bowls appear untouched. O: EEN- eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge Oral exam- hypersalivating with thick saliva H/L- eupneic, no sneezing or apparent congestion MSK/i- ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat Neuro- alert/appropriate A: Severe dental disease Underweight Anorexia- r/o oral pain vs. other P: Provide high value foods Continue with supportive care Dental scheduled for 6/17

6/15/2026

Pet is eating some wet food per log. BCS 3/9 EEN: Green nasal discharge. Audible nasal congestion. ORAL: Loose teeth. Severe tartar and gingivitis RESP: Increased inspiratory effort MSI: BCS 3/9 Decreased skin turgor dorsal muscle wasting. Ambul x 4 NEURO: QAR A: URI moderate Periodontal disease stage 4/4 Losing weight prognosis: Poor Plan LRS 100mls SQ sid x 3 days Zorbium 1ml topical tonight Doxycycline 100mg/ml 0.3 ml Po sid x 10d Move do medical isolation Nebulize with saline sid x 3 days Advise at risk placement Canceled dental

6/16/2026

Pet did not eat overnight. QAR and curled up in den. A: Anorexia r/o viral +/- severe dental disease Prognosis: Poor Plan advise at risk placement

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

At pickup, Meechy was shy and evasive but was easy to handle. Eusebio C.

Spay/Neuter status: No

Date of Intake: 6/4/2026

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

Basic Information:: Meechy was picked up as an owner surrender.

Previously lived with:: 2 adults

How is this cat around strangers?: Meechy is friendly and social with strangers.

How is this cat around children?: Meechy has not lived with children.

How is this cat around other cats?: Meechy has not lived with other cats.

How is this cat around dogs?: Meechy has not lived with dogs.

Bite history:: None

Energy level/descriptors:: medium

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes:

KNOWN HISTORY:: Indoor Cat Previously lived with: 2 adults Behavior toward strangers: Meechy is friendly and social with strangers. Behavior toward children: No experience. Behavior toward cats: No experience. Behavior toward dogs: No experience. Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Medium. Other notes: At pickup, Meechy was shy and evasive but was easy to handle.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Calm,Sweet,Curious

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Uncomfortable with pick up

Potential challenges comments:: Meechy struggled a bit during the pickup, and while not to the point of being described as "uncomfortable with pickup", she may need a little extra care when picking her up.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Meechy was crouched in her cubby with neutral eyes and forward ears and approached the handler when the kennel door was opened. She began licking up the treats offered to her while leaning into pets in the process. She continued to allow all petting but when transitioning to pick up, she tried to squirm away and began stress meowing, her eyes dilated. When placed down, her tail was lowered and close to her body as her eyes remained dilated, but she accepted some more petting. Meechy interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for cat parents with either an average amount of cat experience or demonstrate a basic understanding of typical cat behavior.