Animal Profile


Ben

Hello, my name is Ben. My animal id is #236797. I am a male black kitten at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 5 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a aco - impound on 9/14/2025.

Sorry, this pet is for new hope partners only.

Pre-Screener Form

Ben at risk list for medical reasons. Ben is one kitten in a litter of 6 that have been diagnosed with ringworm and various degrees of URI/conjunctivitis. These kittens need placement outside of the shelter for appropriate treatment and follow up of their medical concerns.

Let's get to know each other a bit more...

This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. This pet is available only through ACC New Hope partners. To adopt or foster, please complete the pre-screener form below. Inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Ben has been added to the At Risk List for medical reasons. Ben is one kitten in a litter of 6 that have been diagnosed with ringworm and various degrees of URI/conjunctivitis. These kittens need placement outside of the shelter for appropriate treatment and follow up of their medical concerns.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 0.425 kg

9/17/2025

DVM Intake Exam History: ACO impound, litter of 6; littermates have ringworm lesions (woods lamp positive) Estimated age: Approx 3 weeks Microchip noted on Intake? Negative Subjective: BAR, active, eating well, no c/s/v/d noted Observed behavior: Soft body, allows all handling Is there evidence of Cruelty - none Is there evidence of Neglect - none Is there evidence of Trauma - none Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS = 5/9 EENT: Eyes - blepharospasm and mild mucoid discharge OU, mild crusted/dried nasal discharge noted, ears clean Oral Exam: mm pink and moist, CRT <2 PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NMA, SSP; Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male intact, two testicles palpated MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, crusting along forelimbs and face - no obvious areas of alopecia CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally normal Wood's Lamp Exam: crusted regions on fur glow, but not apple green Assessment: Ringworm (littermates have classic lesions, woods lamp positive) Neonate, orphaned Conjunctivitis/URI Prognosis: Guarded Plan: Pooled sample for ringworm PCR Start lyme dips biweekly Start fortiflora PO SID to be shared amongst litter Start ofloxacin OU BID x 5 days Start itraconazole 10 mg/kg PO SID x 21 days Recheck weekly SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to age

9/17/2025

[Spay/Neuter Waiver - Temporary] Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with being underweight 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.

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 1. Green