Animal Profile
Chesapeake
Hello, my name is Chesapeake. My animal id is #238625. I am a desexed female gray cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 6 years 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a returns on 10/21/2025.
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Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Chesapeake is at risk due to medical reasons. Chesapeake has a severe upper respiratory infection, causing her to not eat and be lethargic. She needs continued supportive care and a calm, quiet environment to help her recover. Chesapeake is affectionate and leans into head rubs, and allows all medical handling.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Chesapeake is at risk due to medical reasons. Chesapeake has a severe upper respiratory infection, causing her to not eat and be lethargic. She needs continued supportive care and a calm, quiet environment to help her recover. Chesapeake is affectionate and leans into head rubs, and allows all medical handling. A volunteer writes:Chesapeake is a treasure of a cat! This lovely lady is with us for no fault of her own. Her family lost their home....As soon as I lifted her hide out door, Chesapeake showed me what a sweet and gentle cat she truly is. She is a little shy, true but immediately rolled on her side, head bunted my hand with determination and purred like a bubbling stream(see her video). What a cutie too she is, beautifully dressed in a sparkling silver and white coat. Sweet Chesapeake aced her behavior evaluation, is apparently healthy, is already spayed and could go home with you...today! What my friends at ACC say about me: Cheek and chin scratches make me so happy! My purr motor is always running! I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 10 lbs
10/7/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4 to 7 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Brought in by agency Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - Tense body for exam Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective P = 160 R = WNL BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Moderate tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female spayed. Green tattoo present. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses palpated, healthy hair coat CNS: Normal mentation - no abnormalities noted Assessment Dental disease stage 2/4 overweight Prognosis: Good Plan: Intakes tasks SURGERY: Already spayed
10/15/2025
SO: In free roaming room. BAR Growling when other cat approaches, but otherwise allows all handling eent: eyes clear, serous nasal dc apparent oral: drooling, oral ulcers not visible h/l: eupneic, sniffling and sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: URI-mild P: 100ml LRS sc SID x3d 0.25ml vitamin B12 sc once zorbium for weight
10/17/2025
Recheck URI S: BAR, purring + allows full body petting O: EEN- eyes clear, clear nasal discharge Oral exam- no oral ulcers but hypersalivating RESP- Eupneic, but moderate wet audible congestion MSK/i- Ambulatory x4 Neuro- alert/appropriate A: Moderate URI Hypersalivating Hyporexia P: Move to Med ISO Extend fluids 2 days Cerenia 10mg/ml 0.5 ml SQ q24hr x3d Nebulize SID x4d
10/18/2025
SO: Housed in medical isolation on treatment for severe URI QAR, food plates appear untouched eent: eyes clear, serous nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated, but audible congestion oral: heavy drooling msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: URI-severe anorexia P: repeating zorbium continue supportive care
10/19/2025
Pet did not eat overnight. QAR and leans into pets. EEN: Wet nasal congestion. No ocular or nasal discharge. ORAL: Drooling. No oral lesions RESP: Increased inspiratory effort MSI: Decreased skin turgor Ambul x 4 NEURO: QAR A: Anorexia URI moderate Dehydrated Plan extend SQF x 2 days Vitamin b12 1000 mcg/ml 0.25 ml SQ
10/20/2025
Pet is QAR and sitting in den. Urine in box. EEN: No ocular or nasal discharge. Mild nasal congestion RESP: Eupneic NEURO: QAR A: Anorexia r/o viral URI vs side effect of zorbium vs other Prognosis: Fair Plan Mirtazapine 1.5 inch strip on pinna sid x 5 days.
10/20/2025
In accordance with Bouy's Law, guidelines and warnings for the usage of Doxycycline have been provided to the receiving party. Hand-Out printed and attached to medication
10/22/2025
Progress exam S/O: QAR in kennel; but will lift bum when scratched and leans into head pets. Marked drooling, slightly ulcerated nasal planum, unable to open mouth and examine fully but no obvious lingual ulcerations, significant upper respiratory congestion and inspiratory effort. Food left untouched. A: URI - severe P: Continue LRS SQ 100ml x 5 days Cerenia 0.45ml SQ x 3 days Continue with doxycycline and mirtazapine *Add to ARL
10/23/2025
Hx: URI- severe, anorexia S: BAR and jumps out of kennel for attention, ate some this morning but most food bowls knocked over so difficult to assess. O: EEN- eyes clear, no appreciable ocular or nasal discharge. Oral exam- dried saliva around oral cavity, no appreciable oral ulcers but pet does not tolerate oral exam well RESP- Eupneic, but sneezing + mild audible congestion MSK/i- Ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat. Neuro- alert/appropriate A: URI- moderate to severe Hyporexia P: Continue with supportive care Offer high value foods + monitor closely
10/24/2025
SO: In medical isolation on treatment for severe URI BAR, comes to front of kennel. Ate all dry food in kennel overnight eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated, but still has audible congestion msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: URI-mild P: eating dry food continue current treatment plan
10/25/2025
SO: BAR, ate very well overnight eent: eyes clear, mild serous nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: URI improving P: OK to go to foster or continue treatment in medical isolation
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
KNOWN HISTORY:: Chesapeake was brought in with limited information on her behavior history in a home environment.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 10/13/25 FB47 Chesapeake was easily picked up and put in a carrier and was quiet when transported to the free-roaming room. She was brought to Marsala, and neither cat reacted. Then, when the kennel door was opened, it took Chesapeake a minute or two before she came out of the carrier with a low body, exploring in the immediate vicinity. A minute or two later, she walked across the room and went face-to-face with Marsala and hissed at him. They are currently inspecting each other. She now appears fine, and Marsala is remaining quiet and in place. She’s curious and continues to explore with somewhat enlarged pupils and forward-facing ears. It’s good. She went past him a second time and hissed again but then continued on her way exploring the room and the shelf. They remain close to each other, and she remains affectionate with people, giving head bunts, while Marsala remains relatively frozen in place. 10/15/25 FB20 Chesapeake is in the middle of the Free Roaming room, and when approached, raises her tail and solicits pets. She circles through staff member's legs, scent marking. When another cat (Lil Tiger) comes to seek staff member's attention, Chesapeake grumbles and hisses, but does not advance further.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,Sweet,Affectionate,Curious
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 1
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Chesapeake immediately comes soliciting at the front of the kennel. Ears relaxed and forward. She remains soft in place when spoken softly to. Chesapeake head-bunts the assessor’s hand and appreciates petting on the head and body. Allows the pickup and remains calm. Chesapeake interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience.