Animal Profile
Platinum
Hello, my name is Platinum. My animal id is #238024. I am a female black kitten at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 10 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 9/29/2025.
Platinum is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Litter of 6 kittens that have been diagnosed with ringworm. These kittens need placement outside of the shelter for appropriate treatment and follow up.
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. Platinum is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Litter of 6 kittens that have been diagnosed with ringworm. These kittens need placement outside of the shelter for appropriate treatment and follow up.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 7.9375 lbs
9/30/2025
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.
9/30/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 8 wks based on weight/dentition Is this an orphan kitten? yes Is the kitten eating on own? yes Is the kitten suckling? no Microchip noted on intake? scanned negative History: Strays Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - fearful, hiding in back of carrier, tries to flee when handled Is there evidence of Cruelty? no Is there evidence of Neglect? no Is there evidence of Trauma? no Objective P = 200 R = 24 BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: deciduous dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, areas of crusting on nose CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal Wood's Lamp Exam: lesions on nose flouresced Assessment approx. 8wk MI DSH Dermatophytosis High FAS Prognosis: good Plan: intake tasks Fur plucked for dermatophyte PCR All kittens from group will go to ringworm isolation and start itraconazole 10mg/kg PO SID x 4 weeks (pending follow up PCR) and lyme sulfur dips DVM follow up to check PCR in 48hrs (one batch of tests from Bismuth, Zinc, copper and platinum) and the other batch from Silver & Cobalt) SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to suspected dermatophytosis
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
KNOWN HISTORY:: Platinum was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on her behavior history in a home environment.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 10/15/25 FB61 Lying in back of kennel upon approach in a kitten pile, all siblings relaxing with their ears forward and their arms and tail stretched away from them. When I open the kennel door they scatter - some retreating to their perch and some pressing themselves against the back of the kennel. I do not push petting today, instead I offer many toys which they all show curiosity towards immediately. After I close the kennel door I see the litter of kittens all playing enthusiastically. Engaging in playtime is going to help them gain confidence which may be able to translate over to them approaching me with more curiosity and less fear in later sessions. 10/17/25 FB61 Hunched in back of kennel, huddled next to litter-mates with a tense body and face. Today they tolerate petting while flinching (some a bit harder than others) but no one retreats!! They are all rewarded with squeeze-ups which they eat immediately. There were also no attempts to flee after the kennel doors initially opened. This litter appears to be quite food-motivated and is showing some improvement already!
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Timid,Skittish,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,Kitten socialization,New home adjustment period
Potential challenges comments:: Please see behavior flyers for more information.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3
RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Platinum was lying in the back of her kennel as the assessor approached, body low and face tense. Platinum avoided eye contact when spoken to, pupils dilated and he flattened her ears as the kennel door opened. Platinum tolerated petting along her head and body while flinching and retreating to the other side of her kennel with a low body and tail. Pick up was not attempted at this time to reduce stress. Platinum appears to be fearful and may not have had much human interaction up to this point. During the assessment she displayed distance increasing behaviors 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.