Animal Profile
Kayda
Hello, my name is Kayda. My animal id is #259467. I am a female black kitten at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 12 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 7/11/2026.
Kayda is on the at-risk list for medical concerns. Kayda is one of two kittens in a litter that has been diagnosed with ringworm. Ringworm is difficult to effectively treat and manage in the current shelter population due to overpopulation, staffing, resources. Placement would include topical and oral treatment as well as veterinary follow-up.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Kayda is on the at-risk list for medical concerns. Kayda is one of two kittens in a litter that has been diagnosed with ringworm. Ringworm is difficult to effectively treat and manage in the current shelter population due to overpopulation, staffing, resources. Placement would include topical and oral treatment as well as veterinary follow-up. Hello! I have ringworm, a treatable fungal infection of the skin that can be itchy but otherwise harmless in minor cases like mine. I require a course of Itraconazole, an antifungal medication that is taken by mouth every day for a few weeks. Ringworm can be transmissible to humans and other animals, so it's important to keep me separate from other pets in the home, wash hands after playing with me, and perhaps have a specific set of clothes to wear when interacting with me. Giving me lyme sulfur dip baths a couple of times per week can also help to minimize risk of spreading. It's also a good idea to make sure fabrics in the room I'm housed in are washed frequently - who knew adopting a kitty with ringworm would be a great way to help you stay on top of your household cleaning too? My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. Cheek and chin scratches make me so happy! I would do best in a home without very tiny humans, although I could be open to older human children once I meet them.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 2.36 lbs
7/14/2026
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~10 weeks based on dentition / condition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray Subjective: BARH, pink moist mm, CRT <2s Observed Behavior - Nervous but tolerant did not escalate Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: P = WNL R = WNL BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears mild crumbling dark debris AU with no erythema, no nasal discharge, no ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean deciduous dentition, first adult incisors erupting PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2s, Lungs clear, eupneic, negative ITC ABD: Soft, nonpainful, no masses palpated U/G: Female - appears intact no tattoo or spay scar MSI: Ambulatory x 4, full orthopedic exam not performed INT: No masses noted, focal crusting circular alopecic lesions at: - AS caudal base CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Wood's Lamp Exam: Positive at lesion Assessment: Possible otodectes Presumed dermatophytosis FI juvenile DSH Prognosis: Fair Plan: Selarid applied - repeat in 1mos AU cleaned Itraconazole ~7.5mg/kg PO SID x28d Lyme sulfur dips twice weekly x28d DVM recheck weekly dermatophyte PCR on day 21 House in Isolation OK for appropriate intake tasks Surgery: Temporary waiver for RW
7/14/2026
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.
7/21/2026
Brief cageside progress exam re RW tx S: BAR - playful in kennel no c/s/v/d reported great appetite O: EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge, corneas clear LUNG: Eupneic at distance MSK: Ambulatory x4 INT: Lesion as prior no new lesions noted CNS: Appropriate mentation A/P: CWCP for dermatophyte treatment
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake Kayda was very fearful, shy and timid around counselors. However, they were docile allowing all handling such as scanning for microchip, collaring and placing from carrier into kennel. All done without any concerns.
Date of Intake: 7/11/2026
KNOWN HISTORY:: Kayda was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on her behavior history in a home environment.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Sweet,Affectionate,Easy going,Curious
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period
Potential challenges comments:: Kayda is a young cat that may not have had many interactions with humans from an early age. She may be apprehensive of people, but the behavior team believes she has potential to warm up to people. Kittens less than 8 weeks of age can be socialized by almost anyone; however, kittens between 2-4 months may require more time and skill in order for them to be comfortable around people. Please speak to an adoption counselor to learn more about socialization techniques. Kayda should be given a slow introduction to the home, one room at a time starting in a small room like a bathroom with food, litter and water because of behaviors seen at the Care Center. Her fearful behavior strongly suggests that she will hide if allowed. Interact with her in this room until she seems sufficiently confident that you feel you can introduce her to the next part of the home without running the risk that she will hide. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to help introduce your cat to the home.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2
RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children
Recommendations comments:: Kayda interacts with the observer and appreciates attention, but she is under socialized due to a lack of positive interactions with humans from an early age and displays fearful behavior. Her behavior remains suitable for an adopter with an average amount of experience, provided the adopter is aware of these behaviors and is able to comfortably manage them. Though we believe this cat is displaying behaviors appropriate for new or experienced cat parents, she is 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. Please speak to an adoption counselor to learn more about socialization techniques.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Upon approach Kayda is crouched in the corner on the balcony with her brother. Her pupils are large, her body is tense, and her tail is wrapped around herself. Kayda tolerates head, neck, and body touch with the tool loosening slightly. She leans in to neck touch with the tool. The assessor touches Kayda on the neck with their hand. She leans in to neck scritches by hand. Her body slowly loosens, her pupils become smaller and she slowly closes her eyes. She leans into body pets purring. The assessor is able to pick up Kayda after she has no negative reaction to stomach touch. Her body remains loose. When placed down at the base of her kennel, she walks directly to her food and starts eating with her brother. Kayda interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting but appears to be moderately fearful or stressed in the shelter. She will likely need time to warm up to her new home. We recommend that she go to a home with some cat experience preferred or at least be well counseled in fearful cat behavior.