Animal Profile
Silver
Hello, my name is Silver. My animal id is #238026. I am a male unknown (update later) kitten at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 months 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 9/29/2025.
Silver is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Litter of 6 kittens that have been diagnosed with ringworm. These kittens need placement outside of the shelter for appropriate treatment and follow up.
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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. Litter of 6 kittens that have been diagnosed with ringworm. These kittens need placement outside of the shelter for appropriate treatment and follow up.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 6.875 lbs
9/30/2025
Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with RINGWORM and the staff veterinarians are issuing a TEMPORARY waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment through to the resolution of the issue. At the time of a full recovery you may choose to have your veterinarian perform the spay/neuter surgery, or make provisions to return the pet to ACC for sterilization.
9/30/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 12 wks based on weight/dentition Is this an orphan kitten? yes Is the kitten eating on own? yes Is the kitten suckling? no Microchip noted on intake? scanned negative History: Strays Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - fearful, hiding in back of carrier, tries to flee when handled Is there evidence of Cruelty? no Is there evidence of Neglect? no Is there evidence of Trauma? no Objective P = 200 R = 24 BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: deciduous dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, areas of crusting on nose and pinnae OU CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal Wood's Lamp Exam: lesions in pinna and nose flouresced Assessment approx. 12wk MI DSH Dermatophytosis High FAS Prognosis: good Plan: intake tasks Fur plucked for dermatophyte PCR All kittens from group will go to ringworm isolation and start itraconazole 10mg/kg PO SID x 4 weeks (pending follow up PCR) and lyme sulfur dips DVM follow up to check PCR in 48hrs (one batch of tests from Bismuth, Zinc, copper and platinum) and the other batch from Silver & Cobalt) SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to suspected dermatophytosis
10/3/2025
Results of pooled RW PCR for this kitten was negative for all 3 RW species, but the pooled sample for the other 3 cats in the litter was positive. Consider these cats to be positive as well and continue with treatments as scheduled
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
KNOWN HISTORY:: Silver was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on his behavior history in a home environment.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 10/15/25 FB61 Lying in back of kennel upon approach in a kitten pile, all siblings relaxing with their ears forward and their arms and tail stretched away from them. When I open the kennel door they scatter - some retreating to their perch and some pressing themselves against the back of the kennel. I do not push petting today, instead I offer many toys which they all show curiosity towards immediately. After I close the kennel door I see the litter of kittens all playing enthusiastically. Engaging in playtime is going to help them gain confidence which may be able to translate over to them approaching me with more curiosity and less fear in later sessions. 10/17/25 FB61 Hunched in back of kennel, huddled next to litter-mates with a tense body and face. Today they tolerate petting while flinching (some a bit harder than others) but no one retreats!! They are all rewarded with squeeze-ups which they eat immediately. There were also no attempts to flee after the kennel doors initially opened. This litter appears to be quite food-motivated and is showing some improvement already! 10/21/25 FB58 Sitting in the middle of the cage next to Cobalt with a slightly tense face and body. He is wary of touch and petting but is more tolerant than Cobalt and watches me with wide eyes but allows some touch and pets. I am almost able to do a full pick up but he begins to scramble and I don't push it. Both show some interest as I push a toy back and forth but I am not able to win them over.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Timid,Skittish,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,Kitten socialization,New home adjustment period
Potential challenges comments:: Please see behavior flyer for more information.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3
RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Silver was lying in the back of his kennel as the assessor approached, body low and face tense. Silver avoided eye contact when spoken to, pupils dilated and he flattened his ears as the kennel door opened. Silver tolerated petting along his head and body while flinching and retreating to the other side of his kennel with a low body and tail. Pick up was not attempted at this time to reduce stress. Silver appears to be fearful and may not have had much human interaction up to this point. During the assessment he displayed distance increasing behaviors and would benefit from extra socialization. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents who are preferably familiar with kitten socialization or are open to detailed counseling by staff. Contact with young children should be avoided or done under strict supervision to prevent provoking a fear response, further delaying socialization.