Animal Profile
Francis
Hello, my name is Francis. My animal id is #238817. I am a male brown tabby kitten at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 months 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 10/8/2025.
Francis is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Litter of 2 kittens that have been diagnosed with ringworm. These kittens need placement outside of the shelter for appropriate treatment and follow up.
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. Francis is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. Litter of 2 kittens that have been diagnosed with ringworm. These kittens need placement outside of the shelter for appropriate treatment and follow up. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! It is unknown if I have ever lived with other animals or children. My purr motor is always running! Francis interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for cat parents with either an average amount of cat experience, demonstrate a basic understanding of typical cat behavior. 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 medical notes are...
Weight: 2.82 lbs
10/9/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: approx 3 months based on dentition and conformation Is this an orphan kitten? Y Is the kitten eating on own? Y Is the kitten suckling? N Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - allowed for handling and tasks Is there evidence of Cruelty? N Is there evidence of Neglect? N Is there evidence of Trauma? N Objective T = np P = wnl R = wnl BCS 4.5/9 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, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Wood's Lamp Exam: positive on small region to the top of the head and to the RFL Assessment Ringworm Weaned kitten Prognosis: good Plan: intake exam and tasks pooled PCR sample- check for results in 3 days house in iso 2 start itraconazole 10mg/kg PO SID x 3 days recheck PCR in 19 days weekly rechecks with weights awaiting sort SURGERY: Okay for surgery: N Temporary waiver due to ringworm
10/9/2025
Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed 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.
10/15/2025
Ringworm PCR positive - continue bi weekly lyme dips and itraconazole 10 mg/kg PO SID until 10/30. Recheck as scheduled.
10/16/2025
Re-weigh RW cats ///Done 2.82lbs
10/16/2025
update ringworm weights /// Done (2.82lbs)
10/16/2025
End of RW tx week 1. Kittens are BAR, all fall within the weight range for itraconazole tx. CTM and recheck as scheduled
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Kitten was shy during intake but did allow the counselor to pick him up, collar him and take his picture with no problems.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Francis was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on his behavior history in a home environment. Kitten was shy during intake but did allow the counselor to pick him up, collar him and take his picture with no problems.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Sweet,Easy going,Curious
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: New home adjustment period
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: On approach, Francis is laying in his box next to his sibling with a neutral face and body, ears forward. He ducks slightly when the assessor offers their hand out to pet but accepts all pets and allows the assessor to pick up and handle without issue. When placed back down, he remains in the middle of the cage with his tail raised and allows more pets without issue. Francis interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for cat parents with either an average amount of cat experience, demonstrate a basic understanding of typical cat behavior.