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Junior is on the at-risk list for medical reasons - Junior has a severe URI with anorexia and will not tolerate medical handling for supportive care. He will need to be hospitalized with placement and will likely need a feeding tube placed (unable to manage here due to behavior).

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Junior is on the at-risk list for medical reasons - Junior has a severe URI with anorexia and will not tolerate medical handling for supportive care. He will need to be hospitalized with placement and will likely need a feeding tube placed (unable to manage here due to behavior). What my friends at ACC say about me: I have lived with cats. 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 do best in a home with only adult humans. Junior tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter; he may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home. A volunteer writes: Junior's not quite sure about the Care Center. He came forward to sniff the treats I held before deciding he actually wasn't interested and leaping onto his condo shelf to make his point. Curling himself up like a perfect kitty statue, Junior seemed to sigh as he waited for whatever was going to happen next. I know sometimes life can feel like it's happening to you, so my heart went out to dear Junior knowing that he's been through so many big changes recently. Junior was brought to us after living in a home with many other cats and figuring out his path may take him some time. I spent a few moments talking with Junior and right as I closed the door, he went over to the treats. We're all hoping that someone will see dear Junior trying his very best and give him the chance to become part of a family.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 9 lbs

Medical Notes

12/18/2024

DVM Intake Estimated age: 6 years Microchip noted on Intake? No History: Owner surrender Subjective: BARH, no coughing/sneezing/vomiting/diarrhea Observed behavior: Hissing, swatting, wide eyes, growling. Sedated for exam with 0.2 mg/kg butorphanol, 10 mcg/kg dexmedetomidine IM Evidence of cruelty seen: No Evidence of trauma seen: No Evidence of neglect seen: No Objective: P: WNL R: WNL BCS: 5/9 OP: Mucous membranes pink and moist. Stage II dental disease, 104 fractured EENT: Eyes and nares clear bilaterally, no discharge noted. Mild ceruminous debris AU with minimal inflammation PLN: Small/soft/symmetrical/nonpainful CV: No murmurs or arrhythmias, pulses strong and synchronous. RESP: Eupneic, no crackles/wheezes GI: Soft, nonpainful, no palpable masses. UG: male intact, two descended testicles, no discharge INT: Rough and dull hair coat, no areas of alopecia or pruritus, no ectoparasites or masses noted. Minor 1 cm wound caudal to R pinna, no swelling or discharge, scab intact MS: Ambulatory x4, no obvious fractures or luxations NEURO: Mentation appropriate, cranial nerves intact, no deficits noted. Assessment: -Minor wound caudal to pinna -Fractured 104 Prognosis: Good Plan: -Recommend dentistry consult/radiographs with placement -Monitor wound healing, no intervention indicated at this time Surgery: Okay for surgery

12/21/2024

Quiet in kennel normal movements.

12/26/2024

In House Surgery on 12/20/2024 BAR No blood or swelling seen at SX site. Mild crusting on nose

1/7/2025

Progress exam: Drooling reported on rounds board Subjective: QAR, no C/S/V/D noted, open mouth breathing Objective: EYES: Clear, no discharge LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: mild clear serous discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed URI PLAN: Per standing orders -Move to iso, ppe sign & monitor log placed on kennel -Start doxy 50mg/ml PO q24h x10days -CTM, recheck on 1/10/25

1/11/2025

Poor appetite noted on rounds S/O: QAR, food dishes untouched, appetite scores 2 Moderate mucoserous nasal discharge Audible congestion A: URI with anorexia P: Start SQ LRS 100 ml SID x 4 days Start cerenia 1 mg/kg SQ SID x 3 days Start medical feedings BID x 5 days Monitor closely, recheck appetite in 2 days

1/12/2025

Patient extremely fractious for supportive care. D/c LRS/cerenia, alerted feline behavior team. D/c doxycycline, start enrofloxacin 5 mg/kg IM q24h x 4d until 1/16

1/14/2025

Recheck URI, unable to provide supportive care due to behavior S/O: QAR, not eating No c/s/v/d noted Hemorrhagic, mucoid nasal discharge Stringy saliva hanging from mouth with some dark crusts in perioral fur Eupneic - normal rate and effort A: Severe URI Anorexia P: Seek placement ASAP, unable to provide supportive care Continue medical feedings and enrofloxacin IM CTM closely, consider EHR if not improving in 1-3 days

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 5. Red

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

due to high FAS minimum handling was done

If yes, Please elaborate:: Access to a litterbox in the home: Yes Used the bathroom outdoors: Not reported Litter boxes in the home: 8 Litter box location(s): Hallway Other location: Not reported Type of litter box: Uncovered Other type: Not reported Type of litter: Clumping Other type: Not reported Spraying: No Spraying location(s): Not reported Able to see outdoor cats: Yes Accident frequency: Not reported

Basic Information:: Name: Junior Age: 3-6 years old Color: Grey and white Sex: Male Altered: No Declawed: No Surrender Reason: I have 32 cats and need to find them better home. I cannot care for him Length of time owned: 3 yrs Where the previous owner got this cat: Kitten

Previously lived with:: 3 adults and 32 other cats

How is this cat around strangers?: Swats

How is this cat around children?: no experience

How is this cat around other cats?: Plays rough (can break skin), contact on own terms

How is this cat around dogs?: no experience

Behavior Notes: If they hiss, growl, swat, or bite - these behaviors are usually: Defensive How this cat reacts when someone... - Trims their nails: Growls - Brushes their coat: Hisses - Picks up/holds: Struggles or squirms - Places them in a carrier: Struggles or squirms

Bite history:: Not reported

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: none reported

For a New Family to Know: Description of this cat most of the time: Independent Additional info: Not reported Areas the cat had access to: Indoors Additional info: Not reported Where the cat spent most time: Bedroom, Kitchen Additional info: Not reported How the cat likes to play: Likes things that crinkle Additional info: Not reported How often the cat got interactive playtime: More than twice a day Additional info: Not reported This cat likes to scratch on: Carpet/Fabric Additional info: Not reported Previous owner's favorite things about the cat: Sometimes he can be the sweetest cat, he is very active.. Behavior issues noted: "Plays rough (mouthy, grabs, claws out)" Additional info: Not reported Type of food the cat eats: Both wet and dry food Brands of food: Purina in door dry food and friskies wet Favorite treats: Pounce cat treats and cheese

KNOWN HISTORY:: Previously lived with: 3 adults and 32 other cats Behavior toward strangers: Swats Behavior toward children: no experience Behavior toward cats: Plays rough (can break skin), contact on own terms Behavior toward dogs: no experience Bite or Scratch history: Not reported Litter box training: Had access to 8 uncovered clumping litterboxes located in the hallway. Energy level/descriptors: Medium Description of this cat most of the time: Independent Areas the cat had access to: Indoors Where the cat spent most time: Bedroom, Kitchen How the cat likes to play: Likes things that crinkle How often the cat got interactive playtime: More than twice a day This cat likes to scratch on: Carpet/Fabric Previous owner's favorite things about the cat: Sometimes he can be the sweetest cat..he very active.. Behavior issues noted: "Plays rough (mouthy, grabs, claws out)" Type of food the cat eats: Both wet and dry food Brands of food: Purina in door dry food and friskues wet Favorite treats: Pounce cat treats and cheese How this cat reacts when someone... - Trims their nails: Growls - Brushes their coat: Hisses - Picks up/holds: Struggles or squirms - Places them in a carrier: Struggles or squirms

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 12/22/24 Vol Junior was on the shelf, at the very back. I put Squeeze Up near him. He looked fearful, watching the door to the room. He began to eat the Squeeze Up. I tried to hold the tray steady for him but he pulled away each time my hand got too close to him. He needs time to adjust. His kennel card said he liked “things that crinkle”, so I put a crinkly ball toy in with him. Hopefully, he will play with it. 12/28/24 FB79 On the top part of his kennel, Junior has a neutral face and body with his paws tucked away and forward ears. He shows no reaction when I open the kennel door in place treats in front of him and accepts pets on his head/cheeks with no reaction. He begins to enjoy his treats when I close the kennel door and step away. 1/06/25 FB61 Lying in back of kennel, body and face tense and feet and tail tucked. He holds firm eye contact until I open the kennel door, then he retreats immediately to his perch to avoid hands-on interaction. I leave him some treats and end the session. The treats remain untouched while I'm in the room... very cute but very nervous. 1/13/25 FB79 Today, Junior displayed the same behavior described in the previous enrichment note.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Timid,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

Recommendations comments:: Adult only home due to the fearful behaviors displayed in shelter as well as previous home notes - PLEASE SEE 'KNOWN HISTORY' ABOVE.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Junior is on the top part of his kennel with neutral eyes forward ears, and a tightly wrapped tail; he shows no interest in treats that the assessor places down next to him and tolerates brief petting on the head, cheeks and down his back with no reaction. Soon after he turns his whole body facing the back of the kennel where he tightly wraps his tail and lowers his head in attempt to avoid further contact. Pick up was not attempted at this time to limit FAS. Junior tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter; he may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.