Animal Profile

Silver is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. She is an elderly cat that, unfortunately, has contracted a viral infection in the shelter. She has stopped eating and is losing weight. She needs care and attention that we cannot provide.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Silver is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. She is an elderly cat that, unfortunately, has contracted a viral infection in the shelter. She has stopped eating and is losing weight. She needs care and attention that we cannot provide. What my friends at ACC say about me: I lived with children in my previous home. 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 have lived with cats in my previous home. I have lived with dogs in my previous home. I have been known to shower my favorite people in love! 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 can be slow to adjust to new environments. I prefer to take things at my own pace. I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you. My adoption fee is waived! A volunteer writes: Silver isn't really sure what to make of the Care Center, but I really appreciate how she tries. She hopped up from her nap in a sparkly burst to say hello and walked herself right onto my lap. Cuddling for a moment, Silver suddenly realized that she actually didn't want to be on my lap at all. The shelter is big and, combined with all of the recent changes Silver's been through recently, can really make it quite confusing. Silver was brought to us with another cat when their guardian passed away and is hoping to find another chance with you.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 10 lbs

Medical Notes

7/22/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 12-16 years based on the condition of teeth and eyes Microchip noted on Intake? Negative History: Owner surrender Subjective: Q-BAR H Observed Behavior - high FAS; hissed, ran away, biting, scratching Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Evidence of Neglect- No Objective P = 200hr R = 40rr BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes IAOU, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: missing 104 and 204; 3/4 dental issues PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, no apparent murmur, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FS; has a scar consistent with OHE MSI: before sedation ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dull hair coat; dorsal muscle wasting CNS: before sedation mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment geriatric with chronic disease suspect Prognosis: Guarded to poor Plan: Telazol- 0.15 ml IM Intake procedures CBC/CHEM/T4- in house (unable to get urine)

7/23/2025

CBC/CHEM/T4 nsf

8/4/2025

EEN: Clear nasal discharge, sneezing. RESP: Eupneic A: Mild URI P: Monitor

8/7/2025

Thick green ocular and nasal discharge noted during cage side rounds. S: QAR, fresh food bowls in kennel O: EENT: Eyes crusted shut with green discharge OU, green nasal discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, but marked audible congestion MSI: Ambulatory x 4, dorsal muscle wasting, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate/ alert A: URI moderate Anorexia P: Move to Cat ISO Attempt supportive care if behavior allows: LRS 100mls SQ q24hr x3d Cerenia 10mg/ml 1.7 ml q24hr x3d Zorbium for appropriate weight once Gentamicin 1 drop OU BID x7d

8/9/2025

Recheck URI, on supportive care S: QAR, in den. Food bowls untouched. Comes to front of kennel head bunting/purring. O: EENT: Eyes clear, scant clear nasal discharge noted but ocular discharge resolved. H/L: Eupneic, mild audible congestion + purring MSI: Ambulatory x 4, dorsal muscle wasting, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate/alert A: URI, on supportive care Conjunctivitis, resolving Anorexia P: Extend supportive care 2 more days Adding Mirataz 1.5 inch strip to inner pinna SID x3d

8/10/2025

Pet QAR. Rubbing body against kennel door and my hands. Ate squeeze up today but not cat food. EENT: mild brown dried ocular and nasal discharge RESP: Increased inspiratory effort A: Hyporexia r/o secondary to uri vs zorbium vs other Less nasal discharge Plan extend miratazapine & SQF Vitamin b12 1000 mcg/ml 0.3 ml sq

8/12/2025

Issue List: - URI - anorexia - weight loss - dental issues QAR H-DH EENT: nasal discharge noted H/L: eupneic PLN: WNL ABD: relaxed U/G: FS MSI: Ambulatory x 4, dull hair coat, generalized muscle wasting CNS: Mentation quiet A) geriatric cat with debilitating URI; started to eat some canned food (if encouraged and petted) P) CWSC social eater

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 5. Red

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Spay/Neuter status: No

Date of Intake: 7/22/2025

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

If yes, Please elaborate:: Silver has no litter box issues. Access to a litterbox in the home: Yes / Sí Litter boxes in the home: 1 Litter box location(s): Living room / La sala Type of litter box: Automatic / Automático Type of litter: Clumping / Aglomerante

Basic Information:: Name: Sliver Age: 10+ years old / mas de 10 años Color: Grey Sex: Female / Hembra Altered: Unsure / No se Declawed: No Surrender Reason: Allergies Length of time owned: 1 year Where the previous owner got this cat: Inherited

Previously lived with:: 3 adults, 5 children, 2 other cats, 1 dog

How is this cat around strangers?: Friendly & Outgoing / Amistoso y Extrovertido

How is this cat around children?: Friendly & Outgoing / Amistoso y Extrovertido, Plays gently / Juega suave

How is this cat around other cats?: Curious / Curioso

How is this cat around dogs?: Curious / Curioso

Behavior Notes: If they hiss, growl, swat, or bite - these behaviors are usually: Defensive / Defensivo How this cat reacts when someone... - Trims their nails: Never done / Nunca hecho - Brushes their coat: Unbothered / Sin molestarse - Picks up/holds: Unbothered / Sin molestarse - Places them in a carrier: Unbothered / Sin molestarse

Bite history:: No bite history

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium / Mediano

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: No medical issues or injuries

For a New Family to Know: Description of this cat most of the time: Lazy/Couch potato / Perezoso/Adicto al sofá, Affectionate / Cariñoso Areas the cat had access to: Indoors / Adentro Where the cat spent most time: Where people are / Donde esta la gente, Living room / Sala How the cat likes to play: Plays gently / Juega suave How often the cat got interactive playtime: Multiple times per month / Varias veces al mes This cat likes to scratch on: Carpet/Fabric / Alfombra/Tela Previous owner's favorite things about the cat: Sweet, clam, independent Behavior issues noted: "None, my cat is purrfect ?? / Nada, mi gato es purrfecto ??" Type of food the cat eats: Dry food / Comida seca Brands of food: Meow Mix Favorite treats: Temptations

KNOWN HISTORY:: Indoor Cat Previously lived with: 3 adults, 5 children, 2 other cats, 1 dog Behavior toward strangers: Friendly & Outgoing Behavior toward children: Friendly & Outgoing, plays gently Behavior toward cats: Curious Behavior toward dogs: Curious Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes, used 1 automatic liter box, with clumping litter, located in the living room Energy level/descriptors: Medium energy Other notes: Mostly described as a lazy/couch potato and affectionate. Spent most of her time where people are or in the living room. Likes to play gently and received interactive playtime multiple times per month. Likes to scratch on carpet/fabric. Owner's favorite things are that she is sweet, calm, and independent. Eats Meow Mix dry food and temptations treats. Unbothered when brushing her coat, being picked up and held, and placed in a carrier.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 7/26/25 Vol. Was on top of den when approached and came to front. Offered squeeze up on scratcher tool. Ate a little bit. Allowed petting, leaned into cheek rubs. Ate a little bit of her food. Allowed petting but then meowed once. Continued eating wet food. Started to go into den and came back to front. Allowed petting through bars. Tossed in dry treats. Ignored. 7/30/25 Vol. Silver was sitting at front of kennel, pawing at kennel door. Her body was loose, with tail spread out behind her. She immediately head bunted and gently leaned into cheek rubs while purring. After a minute or so, she pulled back, gave a distressed meow, and raised her paw in warning. After giving her space for a few moments, she relaxed. She ignored treats and again solicited attention. She leaned into cheek rubs with scratcher tool for another minute, then stress meowed again and weakly swatted at the tool. Overall she was sweet but seemed to become overstimulated quickly, or possibly a spot that caused pain when touched. 8/1/25 Vol. In front of cage, relaxed, paws tucked, eyes normal. Came over to sniff as I was reading report. Opened door to put in treat bowl and Silver came forward to sniff and ignore - allowed a head pet with hand and then pulled back with a soft meow. She came forward again for pets until ducked her head and pulled back. Came forward again for pets, purring - then pulled back tail twitching a little to sit down, paws tucked watching. Ended interaction. 8/3/25 Vol. Curled up sleeping in cubby, facing backwards. Woke when spoken to and immediately turned around and came forward. Sniffed treats, but didn't eat, sneezing repeatedly. Allowed head scratches then leaned in, purring. Continued to enjoy attention for 5 minutes.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Timid,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children

Recommendations comments:: No young children under 13 years old due to fearfulness; however, reported to be Friendly & Outgoing, plays gently with children in the previous home. Counselor discretion is advised.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Silver was hiding in the den curled up with her rear at the front of the den and her head at the back, turned around and facing forward when removing the den cover. When reaching close to offer treats on the scratcher tool, she softly hisses and begins to growl. When pet on the head, cheeks, and body, she whines and continues to hiss and growl. Pick up was not attempted in order to reduce stress. Silver 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.