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Pucci needs at risk placement for medical reasons. He is a sweet cat with severe inflammation of his eyelids and conjunctiva that is not responding to supportive care in shelter. He needs placement in a veterinary clinic and then a peaceful home to recover.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Pucci needs at risk placement for medical reasons. He is a sweet cat with severe inflammation of his eyelids and conjunctiva that is not responding to supportive care in shelter. He needs placement in a veterinary clinic and then a peaceful home to recover. A volunteer writes: Pucci comes from a house full of cats. No information was attached to them as they arrived at the care center...Pucci is a super handsome tiger, a tabby in white boots and mittens who knows how to pose for the photo shoot. He was sooo shy when he came in and so ready now for meets and greets with his visitors. He enjoys petting, leans against my hand, returns soft blinks and purrs softly. Pucci has become a favorite among volunteers as he is so calm, friendly and easy going.. As he comes from a large family of cats, not very much exposed to people, Pucci will likely need time and patience from his new family and a low traffic home without small children to bloom into a happy and lively pet. Will you give Pucci the chance to be yours? He is waiting for you at the Manhattan Care Center. I would do best in a home without very tiny humans, although I could be open to older human children once I meet them. Pucci has made excellent improvement since his first assessment and was lying quietly inside his cubby. He accepted petting on his head, cheek, and along his back. He was treat-motivated and very sweet. Pucci interacts with the observer, solicits & 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 or demonstrate a basic understanding of typical cat behavior.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 10.4 lbs

Medical Notes

5/29/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4-6y Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: Owner surrender due to too many cats Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Tense, but allows all handling for exam and all tasks Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Objective T = P =wnl R =wnl BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with mild staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact, 2 scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal external Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment apparently healthy Prognosis: good Plan: intake tasks neuter new home SURGERY: Okay for surgery

6/6/2026

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision.

6/7/2026

Hx: post op Q-BAR eent- no nasal or ocular discharge hl- eupneic abd- relaxed ug- mc msi- amb x 4; incision is apparently CDI neuro- nsf A) 1 day post op neuter- healing P) Placement/homing

6/13/2026

Congestion noted on symptoms board S: BAR, allows all petting. Fresh food bowls in kennel. O: EEN- eyes clear, minimal nasal discharge present but appears clear H/L- mild audible nasal congestion, no appreciable sneezing while cage side MSK/i- ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat Neuro- alert/appropriate A: Mild to moderate URI P: LRS 100mls SQ q24hr x3d Cerenia 10mg/ml 0.5 ml SQ q24hr x3d Doxycycline 100mg/ml 0.5 ml PO SID x7d

6/20/2026

SO: Rechecking moderate URI BAR, taking treats offered after I leave him alone with them eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: URI apparently resolved P: monitor for recurrence of clinical signs

6/28/2026

Issue List: - has had URI - reported to have ocular issue OS - Q-BAR EENT: conjunctivitis and raised 3rd eyelid OS H/L: eupneic U/G: MC MSI: Ambulatory x 4 CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) OS- conjunctivitis r/o viral vs other P) Erythromycin ointment- 1/4" q 8-12 hrs x 7 d's

6/30/2026

Staff reports letharghy EEN: No nasal discharge OS: severe chemosis RESP: Eupneic A: r/o viral +/- bacterial Plan LRS 125 mls SQ Simbadol 1.8mg/ml 0.6 ml SQ Cidofovir 0.5% 1 drop OS bid x 7 days Ofloxacin 1 drop OS bid x 7 days Move to medical for observation

7/1/2026

SO: In medical on treatment for conjunctivitis with chemosis. Changed to ofloxacin yesterday BAR, tense, but allows all handling. May have eaten small amount of wet food eent: eyes clear, OS elevated and inflamed third eye lid with marked chemosis, no nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: conjunctivitis P: continue ofloxacin mirataz 1.5" strip SID x3d

7/3/2026

SO: In medical on treatment for severe conjunctivitis and decreased appetite QAR, allows all handling for brief exam W: 9.8lbs eent: eyes OS marked chemosis, mild mucoid nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: URI-mild conjunctivitis-r/o chlamydophila v viral v other underweight P: 100ml LRS sc SID x5d 0.45ml cerenia sc SID x5d 0.45ml doxycycline PO SID x14d-extend to 2 weeks if eye is responding to treatment resp PCR to lab

7/5/2026

Issue List: - marked chemosis OS Q-BAR H eating canned food well EENT: OS-ocular discharge, chemosis, blepharospasms H/L: eupneic PLN: WNL ABD: relaxed U/G: MC MSI: Ambulatory x 4, normal hair coat CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) OS- conjunctivitis r/o viral vs FB vs other P) DKT for 10 lbs sedation- 0.48 ml IM assess for corneal ulcers and flush under eyelids well fluor. stain- negative lids flushed copiously with eye wash and lids cleansed Simbadol- 1.8 mg/ml sig: 0.6 ml SQ x 3 d's e-collar placed to break the cycle of self trauma to the eye

7/7/2026

S: Recheck OS O: EENT: no c/S, no nasal discharge. OD NSF, OS severe chemosis, blepharospasm, ulceration of lid margins, mild mucoid epiphora. GI: eating very well the past few days, no V/D H/L: eupneic A: URI symptoms seem to be limited to OS. Cleaned eye well since discharge forms thick crusts - tissue is easily irritated and bleeds P: PCR pending, expected to be available 7/10. Continue with treatment for now.

7/8/2026

Pet is sitting on bed. Left eye closed. E-collar on. Pucci ate, urinated and defecated overnight. Respiratory PCR Chlamydia felis RealPCR NEGATIVE Feline Calicivirus RealPCR POSITIVE Feline Herpesvirus 1 RealPCR NEGATIVE Bordetella bronchiseptica RealPCR NEGATIVE Influenza A Virus RealPCR NEGATIVE Mycoplasma felis RealPCR POSITIVE A: positive for calicivirus and mycoplasma ofloxacin and cidofovir finish today pet is on doxycycline and simbadol Plan move to medical isolation Zorbium 1 ml topical Erythromycin 1/4 inch strip OS bid x 7d advise at risk placement and Terramycin topical

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Spay/Neuter status: No

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

If yes, Please elaborate:: Access to a litterbox in the home: Yes / Sí Used the bathroom outdoors: Not reported Litter boxes in the home: 1 Litter box location(s): Hallway / Pasillo Other location: Not reported Type of litter box: Has a plastic liner / Tiene un revestimiento de plástico. Other type: Not reported Type of litter: Unscented / Sin perfume Other type: Not reported Spraying: No

Basic Information:: Name: Puchy Age: 1-3 years old / años Color: Gray and white Sex: Male / Macho Altered: No Declawed: No Surrender Reason: Too many animals Length of time owned: 6 months Where the previous owner got this cat: Son of my cats

Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 1 boy 12, 1 girl 17, 13 cats

How is this cat around strangers?: Friendly & Outgoing / Amistoso y Extrovertido

How is this cat around children?: Friendly & Outgoing / Amistoso y Extrovertido, Plays gently / Juega suave

How is this cat around other cats?: Friendly & Outgoing / Amistoso y Extrovertido, Plays gently / Juega suave

How is this cat around dogs?: No experience / No Experiencia

Behavior Notes: If they hiss, growl, swat, or bite - these behaviors are usually: Defensive / Defensivo How this cat reacts when someone... - Trims their nails: Never done / Nunca hecho - Brushes their coat: Never done / Nunca hecho - Picks up/holds: Enjoys / Disfruta - Places them in a carrier: Enjoys / Disfruta

Bite history:: No bite history

Energy level/descriptors:: High (often playful/busy) / Alto (juguetón/ocupado)

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: No medical issues or injuries

For a New Family to Know: Description of this cat most of the time: Friendly / Amigoso, Affectionate / Cariñoso, Quiet / Callado, Fearful / Miedoso Additional info: Not reported Areas the cat had access to: Indoors / Adentro Additional info: Not reported Where the cat spent most time: At the window / En la ventana Additional info: Not reported How the cat likes to play: Plays gently / Juega suave Additional info: Not reported How often the cat got interactive playtime: Rarely (once a month or less) / Rara vez (una vez al mes o menos) Additional info: Not reported This cat likes to scratch on: Cardboard / Carton, Wood / Madera Additional info: Not reported Previous owner's favorite things about the cat: Calm and quiet, shy Behavior issues noted: "None, my cat is purrfect ?? / Nada, mi gato es purrfecto ??" Additional info: Not reported Type of food the cat eats: Both wet and dry food / Comida mojada y comida seca Brands of food: Different types Favorite treats: Different types

KNOWN HISTORY:: Pucci was brought in from a hoarding situation with limited information on his behavior history in a home environment.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 6/3/26 FB09 Pucci was crouched in the back of his cubby with dilated eyes, forward ears, and his paws tucked close to his body. He leaned in to sniff the treats offered to him before he began licking them up, allowing pets along his head and body. He remained at the back of the cubby but tolerated extensive petting while returning slow blinks. 6/4/26 FB09 Pucci was crouched in his cubby with dilated eyes and his tail curled around his legs. He approached cautiously when offered treats and began returning slow blinks before he started eating them. He allowed pets along his head while eating, and afterward tolerated more extensive petting, his eyes softening but his body remaining stiff. 6/5/26 Vol. Sprawled in cubby, watching. Put in treat bowl, he sniffed and ignored. Paws out, eyes normal. Approached with hard treat on scratcher tool, he sat erect and reared back - gave him one scratch and removed tool. He immediately came forward to eat the dropped hard treat. Approached with another treat on the tool, he sniffed. Dropped treat and he immediately ate it - allowing head scratches with tool. When treat eaten, he went into a crouch but then settled down and allowed head scratches with tool, eyes open, no movement when stopped. Gave scratches and ended interaction. He came forward to eat from the treat bowl. 6/6/26 FB09 Pucci was lying in his cubby with a loose, relaxed body, forward ears and dilated eyes. He eagerly licked up the treats offered to him while lying down, allowing extensive head pets all over his body in the process. After eating, he began gently leaning into some head pets while lying down. Coming along. 6/9/26 Vol. Sitting in front of small cubby with slightly flattened ears, wide eyes and tail wrapped around body. Sniffed at Squeeze-ups but then moved to back of cubby. No interest in playing with the cat dancer. Glanced at the laser but didn’t engage with it. Still a bit shy and fearful. 6/10/26 Pucci was lying in a loaf position in his cubby with neutral eyes and forward ears. He sniffed the treats offered to him but showed no further interest in the, instead returning slow blinks. He allowed extensive petting all over his head and body, remaining calm and relaxed. 6/11/26: Staff Pucci is asleep in his cubby when handler approaches. He lifts his head, neutral face. He is not interested in treats of toys. He allows handler to reach in and pet his head. Handler stops and he remains in place but then allows for more petting. 6/13/26 FB09 Pucci was lying on his side in his cubby with neutral eyes and low, forward ears. He sniffed the treats offered to him and began licking them up, allowing head pets while eating. After eating, he allowed extensive petting and began softly leaning into chin scratches. CONTINUED IN GAN

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,Sweet

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: New home adjustment period

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2

RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children

Recommendations comments:: No young children under 5 years old, Counselor discretion advised.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: 5/30/26 Pucci was crouched on top of his kuranda bed with dilated eyes and his tail curled around his body. He sniffed the treats offered to him but showed no further interest, instead returning slow blinks. When petting him, his ears flattened slightly but he accepted all petting along his head and back. When adding pressure to his chest and side to simulate pick up, he remained stiff, allowing all handling. 6/23/26 Pucci has made excellent improvement since his first assessment and was lying quietly inside his cubby. He accepted petting on his head, cheek, and along his back. He was treat-motivated and very sweet. Pucci interacts with the observer, solicits & 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 or demonstrate a basic understanding of typical cat behavior.