Animal Profile
Lucky
Hello, my name is Lucky. My animal id is #240894. I am a female tabby cat at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 13 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 11/4/2025, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- landlord won't allow (nycha).
Lucky is on the at risk list for medical reasons. Lucky is a geriatric cat with significant dental disease and bilateral cystic masses on her mouth. Ideally, she would have additional diagnostics and a dental procedure with biopsies. Behaviorally, she allows petting and light handling, but growled and hissed with restraint for blood draw.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Lucky is on the at risk list for medical reasons. Lucky is a geriatric cat with significant dental disease and bilateral cystic masses on her mouth. Ideally, she would have additional diagnostics and a dental procedure with biopsies. Behaviorally, she allows petting and light handling, but growled and hissed with restraint for blood draw. What my friends at ACC say about me: I am a sweet, social, older gal, looking for the perfect forever home! Need some biscuits for your breakfast? I'm an expert kneader! My purr motor is always running!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 11 lbs
11/5/2025
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 10y Microchip noted on Intake? No History: OS Subjective: BARH. No csvd Observed Behavior - enjoys attention and petting, but will hiss and start to growl when handled Is there evidence of Cruelty?no Is there evidence of Neglect? no Is there evidence of Trauma? no Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: moderate dental tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: Grade II-III heart murmur auscultated, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI, no MGT palpated, no discharge MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal externally Assessment Heart Murmur Dental disease Prognosis: fair Plan: recommend echocardiogram prior to any anesthetic procedures recommend dental with placement SURGERY: Permenant waiver due to age/presence of heart murmur
11/5/2025
It is the policy of ACC not to perform surgery on any animal over the age of 8-10 years due to the higher risks incurred in a shelter setting. The veterinarian is hereby issuing a permanent spay/neuter waiver, from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY due to the estimated age of this animal. ACC does recommend you consult with your veterinarian to determine if surgical sterilization is appropriate.
11/11/2025
Two notes on rounds board of mass in mouth S/O: BAR, eating HV foods well, growling and stress eating kitten food during blood draw; no c/s/v/d noted EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge, iris atrophy consistent with senior cat ORAL: Significant calculus and gingivitis; stage IV ddz; bilateral cystic masses at mandibular labial mucosa vs mucogingival junction (right side larger than left), allows palpation - not overtly painful LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: DMW with dull haircoat and diffuse flaking dorsally CNS: Appropriate mentation A: Cystic masses in mouth Senior pet - **adjusted age estimate 10-15 years Severe dental disease Underweight with DMW Poor haircoat Heart murmur - did not listen today P: Submitted CBC/CHEM/T4 Unable to get urine sample due to FAS CTM while at QACC
11/12/2025
CBC: monocytes 0.569 (H), eosinophils 0.156 (L) CHEM: SDMA 16 (H), creatinine 1.2, BUN 30; potassium 5.7, Na:K ratio 27 (L) TT4: wnl Interpretation: -Elevated SDMA - ro pre-renal vs renal vs post-renal Plan: Recommend UA with placement. Seek placement for dental +/- biopsies of cystic oral masses. CTM while at QACC.
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Upon intake Lucky was very curious about counselors and docile allowing all handling such as scanning for microchip, collaring and taking her photo. All done without any concerns.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lucky was brought in with limited information on her behavior history in a home environment. Upon intake Lucky was very curious about counselors and docile allowing all handling such as scanning for microchip, collaring and taking her photo. All done without any concerns.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Sweet,Affectionate,People oriented,Curious
Potential challenges comments:: Please see behavior flyer for more information.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 1
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Lucky was lying in her cat bed as the assessor approached, body and face relaxed with her ears forward and her face relaxed. Lucky made eye contact when spoken to and she vocalized as the kennel door opened. Lucky stood up to greet the assessor as the kennel door opened and she allowed petting along her head and body while leaning in and purring. Lucky remained calm when lifted and placed back down. Lucky interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience.