Animal Profile
Khaleesi
Hello, my name is Khaleesi. My animal id is #159255. I am a desexed female black cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 4 years 3 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 12/10/2022, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- death of owner.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Khaleesi is on the EPL for medical reasons. She was returned from foster due to a severe URI and anorexia; she was noted to have lost 2 lbs in less than one month. She is on supportive care, but will need a feeding tube and more aggressive care if she does not begin to eat in the next 24-48 hours. She is fearful and stressed in her kennel, but does allow some petting/handling.
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. Khaleesi is on the EPL for medical reasons. She was returned from foster due to a severe URI and anorexia; she was noted to have lost 2 lbs in less than one month. She is on supportive care, but will need a feeding tube and more aggressive care if she does not begin to eat in the next 24-48 hours. She is fearful and stressed in her kennel, but does allow some petting/handling. What my friends at ACC say about me: I have lived with cats. 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 would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you. I would do best in a home without very tiny humans, although I could be open to older human children once I meet them. I am playful and cute!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 5.2 lbs
12/14/2022
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4 years based on overall appearance and dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Positive scan; placed at ACC History: Surrender after owner died Subjective: Observed Behavior - Tense and nervous; jumped off table and ran around room; caught with towel, did not escalate Evidence of Cruelty seen - N Evidence of Trauma seen - N Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean adult dentition, no significant dental disease PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally normal FS- O reports spayed, possibly palpated spay scar MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally normal Wood's Lamp Exam: NA Assessment Apparently healthy Prognosis: Good Plan: Routine intake SURGERY: Already spayed
1/4/2023
History: 12/14: O surrender intake, APH 1/2: Left for foster Today, 1/4: Exam- reported to have URI, not be eating QAR to BAR Objective BCS 3/9 Weight 4.3 lbs vs. 6.3 lbs 12/14 ~5-7% dehydrated EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, severe mucopurulent discharge crusted over and around nose Oral Exam: Brief exam, NSF PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally normal FS MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, underweight CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally normal Assessment Severe URI Rapid weight loss Underweight Dehydrated Prognosis: Fair Plan: Doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO q24 x 10 days until 1/13- first dose given Cerenia 1 mg/kg IV or SQ q24 until 1/9- first dose given Entyce 2 mg/kg PO q24 until 1/9- first dose given Medical feedings q12 until 1/9 Nebulize and clean face q12 until 1/9 LRS @ 7 ml/hr IV (correction of 5% dehydration over 24 hrs + 40 ml/kg/d) Keep in medical, recheck tomorrow
1/5/2023
Recheck severe URI/anorexia S/O: QAR, hunched at back of kennel Growls a bit, but allows petting and some handling Not eating, no c/s/v/d noted Mod-severe dried mucoid nasal discharge Eyes - OU blepharospasm with crusted discharge Dorsal muscle wasting appreciated A: Severe URI Severe weight loss, underweight Anorexia Dehydration P: Continue doxycycline, cerenia, entyce, medical feedings, nebulization, and IV LRS. Start mirtazipine transdermal SID x 5 days Scheduled Vit B12 0.25 ml SQ once Continue to monitor closely in medical, consider e-tube placement if no improvement in 24-48 hours
1/6/2023
Recheck anorexia, URI, significant weight loss S/O: QAR, hunched and hissing at back of kennel, allows handling with towel Megapaw at catheter limb and IVF not running this morning (removed IV cath today) Food overnight appeared slightly disturbed, once IV catheter removed and SQF given, she ate a good amount of tuna and kitten food on her own! No active nasal discharge noted No c/s/v/d noted *Reweigh today, another 1 pound weight loss A: URI - improving Anorexia - improving Weight loss - severe Underweight Dehydration - improving P: Removed IV catheter Start SQ LRS 75 ml SID x 3 days Okay to d/c elura and nebulization Continue doxycycline, cerenia, mirataz, and medical feedings CTM closely on rounds, reweigh in one week
1/3/2023
1/2 FP emailed: Pet has a lot of discharge crusted around face. Photo uploaded to vet docs. Pet currently hiding in tub. FP thinks she ate a little bit, will try to clean face when pet decompresses. 1/3 FP emailed update: Photos and video sent, uploaded to vet docs. Pet hiding under the bed, not eating since small bite last night, did use litter box overnight. I replied: Sent feeding/food tips/list to try. Pet does look like she has a URI, but if Fp cannot medicate and pet is not eating, she may have to return for tx. Waiting for reply from FP. FP replied: Not able to medicate cat. I replied: FP dropping pet off tomorrow at BACC for tx.
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake, Khaleesi was very fearful. She didn't want to come out the carrier and when she did, she was trying to hide. She allowed handling while scanning for MC and placing a collar on.
Date of Intake: 12/10/2022
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
If yes, Please elaborate:: Noted none.
Basic Information:: Khaleesi is a 7 y/o, female, spayed DSH with no injuries nor health problems noted. She was surrendered because her previous owner, who had her since birth, passed away.
Previously lived with:: 1 Adult
How is this cat around strangers?: Noted to be shy for a few minutes.
How is this cat around children?: Noted to be shy for a few minutes.
How is this cat around other cats?: Noted to be very tolerant of the cat she lived with Grace A#159254.
How is this cat around dogs?: Noted unknown.
Behavior Notes: Khaleesi is noted to hide in fear. She's never taken a bath nor had her nails trimmed. She enjoys having her hair brushed. She isn't bothered when being held nor when being placed in a carrier. She's never been disturbed while sleeping/resting.
Bite history:: None noted.
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Noted none.
For a New Family to Know: Khaleesi is described as shy yet friendly indoor DSH with a medium activity level. When home with her family, she will be playing with balls or in her favorite spot, sleeping in the tree. She enjoys eating Purina dry food. She is trained to use an uncovered clumping/pellets litterbox. She scratches on a card board post.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 1 Adult, 1 Cat Behavior toward strangers: Shy for a few minutes Behavior toward children: Shy for a few minutes Behavior toward cats: Very tolerant of the other resident cat Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes, previously used an uncovered litter box with clumping or pellet litter Energy level/descriptors: Medium Energy Level Other notes: Khaleesi is described as shy yet friendly. When home with her family, she will be playing with balls or in her favorite spot, sleeping in the tree. She scratches on a card board post. Khaleesi is noted to hide in fear. She's never taken a bath nor had her nails trimmed. She enjoys having her hair brushed. She isn't bothered when being held nor when being placed in a carrier. She's never been disturbed while sleeping/resting.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 12/18/22 Khaleesi was in back of the kennel, watching me intently. I climbed on the ladder in order to see him at eye level and he ran to the cubby side. She laid in his litter box, barely moving. I spoke to her and gave her treats which she did not touch. Did not attempt to pet her because she was huddled up against the back wall, trying to avoid contact with me. 12/22/22 Lying by the front, looking around the room with dilated eyes. She tenses up when approached and focuses on me, but remains in place as long as I move slow. When petting is attempted, however, she retreats inside the cubby and grumbles. I offered squeeze ups on the scratcher but she doesn't eat unless I give her space. She tensed up when I returned but will eat in my presence afterwards so I continued to offer more to build a positive association. I was able to pet her but she remains stiff in place. 12/27/22 I see she is out at the front of her cage but as she sees me approach she moves quickly into her cubby and freezes with her limbs and tail tucked under her and her face and body tense. I slowly reach into the cubby offering her some squeeze up but she shows no interest and stares at me with wide and dilated eyes. She tolerates being touched but remains frozen and her ears tilt back. I speak softly to her and offer her some slow blinks before ending the interaction. 12/29/22 Sitting with tail and legs tucked under her and tail wrapped tightly at the back of her cubby behind her litterbox. She watches me frozen, with her ears forward and eyes wide and dilated. I offer her some puree treat on the scratcher tool but she shows no interest and doesn't move in any way. She allows me to pet along the top of her head with the tool but does not lean in. I offer her my hand and again she does not reach but allows me to pet her on the top of the head and along her cheeks while softly squinting her eyes. 01/01/23 Khaleesi was on the ledge in her kennel, behind a kennel cover, curled up in the back. I offered her Squeeze Up and Temptations but she would not eat them. I petted her with a stuffed toy to test her reaction before using my hand. She accepted all petting, with the toy and my hand, but did not respond either negatively nor positively. She is timid but gentle and is just learning to trust people. 1/5/23 Sitting in the corner of her cage with a low body and eyes lowered. When I offer her my hand slowly she ducks her head slightly and accepts pets while remaining frozen. She eventually begins to lean into the head pets slightly and allows petting along her back as well. She eventually seems to settle in a little and appreciates the petting. She is very gentle but remains unsure and scared.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Sweet,Playful,Timid
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3
RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Khaleesi is at the back of her cage with a tense and hunched low body, ears forward and eyes wide and dilated. When the assessor offers her the scratcher tool with treats on it, she doesn't lean forward to sniff it or the treats. She is tolerant of pets with the scratcher tool but tense and her ears tilt to the side. When the assessor slowly offers their hand, she dips her head down and allows petting along the top of her head and along her cheeks. Her ears are forward and she she remains tense and hesitant but settles down into a loaf position. Pick up was not attempted at this time to limit FAS. Khaleesi tolerates attention and petting but appears fearful or stressed in the shelter. She may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. We recommend this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents. 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.