Animal Profile
Boo
Hello, my name is Boo. My animal id is #236707. I am a desexed male brown cat at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 11 years 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a aco - owner surrender on 9/13/2025, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving - no pets allowed.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Boo is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Boo is a geriatric cat that has been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. He will need lifelong insulin administration and will need regular follow-up veterinary care. Behaviorally, Boo is sweet and allows all handling.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Boo is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Boo is a geriatric cat that has been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. He will need lifelong insulin administration and will need regular follow-up veterinary care. Behaviorally, Boo is sweet and allows all handling. What my friends at ACC say about me: I have lived with cats in my previous home. I am a sweet, social, older gentleman, looking for the perfect forever home! Boo interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for cat parents with either an average amount of cat experience, demonstrate a basic understanding of typical cat behavior. A volunteer writes: Boo came right to the front of his condo as soon as I walked into the room. A one-cat greeting committee chirping out hellos and nuzzling the door, Boo has fantastic manners but his chirps and nuzzles serve a purpose. He's a senior who has to work a little harder, he knows, but more than that, he's always looking to make a friend. Sliding out onto his belly as he reached his paws out toward me, Boo wants to be included and pulls out all the stops. Purrs and cuddles, kneads and cheek rubs, he's every bit the social butterfly as he sweetly checks in and snuggles. Boo was brought to us with another cat and will need some follow up medical care, but he's really hoping for that fresh start that we know should be coming his way.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 11.4 lbs
9/14/2025
DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~ 11 year Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: ACO- Owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Sweet, slightly timid, tolerates all handling and exam. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective P = 156 R = Eupneic BCS = 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean adult dentition, pink mm PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Castrated male. Externally normal 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 Assessment Apparently healthy geriatric MN cat Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake exam and tasks CBC/CHEM/T4- to IDEXX- Pending SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to previous neuter
9/16/2025
CBC: neutrophils 15.892 (H) CHEM: Glucose 542 (H); BUN 40 (H), creatinine 1.8, SDMA 12; ALP 61 (H) TT4: wnl Interpretation: hyperglycemia - ro diabetes mellitus > stress Plan: Collect urine for UA Move to ICU and start insulin therapy if UA consistent with DM
9/17/2025
Recheck, UA results S/O: BAR, soft body, allows all handling, good appetite, no c/s/v/d noted; large amount of urine soaking LB EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Shaved at caudal dorsum, dorsal muscle wasting appreciated CNS: Appropriate mentation UA (cysto): USG 1.048, protein 2+, glucose 3+, ketones 2+ A: Diabetes mellitus Ketonuria PU/PD Dorsal muscle wasting, suspect recent weight loss Geriatric P: Moved to ICU Start PZI 1 unit SQ BID Monitor BG SID Monitor appetite, pu/pd, overall condition closely on rounds Recheck ketonuria in 3-5 days Seek placement for long-term care - diabetes is most often a lifelong condition in cats, requiring BID insulin administration
9/18/2025
recheck newly dx diabetic S/O QAR, no c/s/v/d appreciated or noted, food eaten, EENT: no ocular or nasal dc, mm pm <2 HL: eupneic MSI: amb x 4, good skin turgor A. DM P. Con't with giving 1 unit insulin - BG 466 this AM, recheck tonight and let DVM know Recheck in 2 days seek placement
9/20/2025
Recheck diabetes, recent AM BG readings have been >400, today reading was "HI" S/O: BAR at front of kennel, leans into pets, allows all handling; good appetite, no v/d/c/s noted EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge ORAL: Mild staining and tartar LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Muscle wasting appreciated over dorsal pelvis, that area is shaved as well, otherwise healthy haircoat CNS: Appropriate mentation Ketodiastick - trace ketones A: Diabetes mellitus Ketonuria - improving PU/PD Dorsal muscle wasting, suspect recent weight loss Geriatric Dental disease P: Continue insulin 1 unit SQ BID Consider increasing insulin dose if BG persistently high, PU/PD persists Recheck ketodiastick in 3-4 days CTM on rounds in ICU
9/23/2025
Progress exam: Diarrhea (FS = 7) noted in kennel this AM. Otherwise BAR, no C/S/V. Rec start fortiflora: 1 packed in food SID x 7 days Recheck in 24 hours
9/24/2025
Progress exam S/O: BAR, eating all of wet food very well. Leaning hard into head rubs and pets. Pink mm, crt<2secs. Diarrhea yesterday FS7. No diarrhea reported today. Normal urine in LB. 9/21 - 320 AM, 1U BID 9/22 - 393 AM, 1U BID 9/23 - 385 AM, 1U BID 9/24 - 382 AM, 1U SID *Recheck BG this PM A: Diabetes mellitus - high BG still Hx diarrhea yesterday P: Increase insulin to 1.5U BID if >350 this evening. *Obtain urine sample today with NoSorb litter. *Seek placement ASAP
9/24/2025
BG this PM = 249 *Give 1U insulin *Continue with 1U BID insulin and SID BG checks
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
KNOWN HISTORY:: Boo was brought in with limited information on his behavior history in a home environment. He is known to have lived with 1 Adult and 1 other DSH.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Calm,Sweet,Affectionate,People oriented,Curious
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Other,New home adjustment period
Potential challenges comments:: Previous owner claims the 2 cats are a bonded pair from birth as she got them as kittens. No further details were provided. Boo is currently being housed separately from Goodie; is eating his food, and appears social and curious. At this time the Feline Behavior team does not feel this is enough to determine them bonded or perform a bonded test.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: On approach, Boo is sitting near the back of his cage with a neutral face and body, ears forward. He sniffs the hand offered and accepts and leans into pets along his head, cheeks and back. He stands with his tail mostly raised and takes a few steps forward to continue to solicit attention. He allows the assessor to lift him up and place him back down without issue. Boo interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for cat parents with either an average amount of cat experience, demonstrate a basic understanding of typical cat behavior.