Animal Profile

Batman is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. He has developed a severe URI, conjunctivitis, and has become anorexic. We have been implementing supportive care and have now started him on IV medications, but he has lost weight and his symptoms are significant. He needs more care outside the shelter environment where he can heal and recover. Batman has allowed all handling and has been head bunting during his treatments. Batman needs more care than is possible in a shelter setting.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Batman is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. He has developed a severe URI, conjunctivitis, and has become anorexic. We have been implementing supportive care and have now started him on IV medications, but he has lost weight and his symptoms are significant. He needs more care outside the shelter environment where he can heal and recover. Batman has allowed all handling and has been head bunting during his treatments. Batman needs more care than is possible in a shelter setting. What my friends at ACC say about me: I will flourish in a calm environment and a low-traffic home. I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. Batman is laying in a loaf position, facing the back of the kennel as the assessor approaches. When he is softly spoken to, he leans forward to sniff the assessor's hand, softly head bunting it and leaning into petting on the head and cheeks. Petting is attempted down his shoulders and back and he allows it but does lip lick as he is pet. Batman allows light pressure to be applied on his sides and under his chest without issue, remaining slightly tense but showing no signs of escalation. He continues to remain at the front, softly head bunt the assessor's hand, and lean in when he is pet on the head and cheeks. Batman interacts with the observer, solicits and appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. We recommend that Batman go to a home with some cat experience preferred and be well counseled in fearfulness and decompression.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 8.2 lbs

Medical Notes

3/22/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 to 5 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender from multi-cat household. Owner reports cats were fighting with one another before she surrendered Batman Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - Tense body for exam; pet ate during exam. Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: P = 160 R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, black debris AU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted. Scratches on face, head and dorsal neck. Oral Exam: Clean adult teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male intact MSI: Puncture wounds on left forearm with dried blood. Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: WNL externally Assessment: Ear mites Bite wound and scratches that are less than 3 days sold. (image attached) DOHV Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks Selamectin 45 mg topical Convenia 80mg/ml 0.4 ml SQ SURGERY: ok for surgery after DOH hold

3/24/2026

Pet ambulatory x 4. Hemorrhagic crusts on left forearm. A: wounds are healing P: CTM

3/31/2026

Hx: Good appetite for past few days S: Alert, resting at the front of the kennel O: QAR, looking around at my hands and body -Mild crusted debris at medial canthus OU -Licking nose repeatedly -Audible upper respiratory congestion -Appears alert and appropriate, no sign of neurological disease A: 1. No sign of neurological disease such as rabies 2. Mild URI and resp congestion - R/O viral (herpes vs. calicivirus) vs. bacterial infection P: Nebulize with saline SID x4 days; monitor for progression of disease 1088

3/31/2026

Hx wounds to LFL S: Alert, came out of carrier easily when talked to O: Many small crusts over healed wounds on left antebrachium - no swelling, erythema or discharge. Crusts were easily removed to reveal healthy alopecic skin. -Sniffling, small crusts at medial canthus OU -Sneezing when in the kennel A: 1. Skin wounds appear healed 2. URI as previously diagnosed P: 1. Add LRS 100 ml SQ SID x3 days 1088

4/1/2026

Diagnosed with mild URI on 3/31. S: QAR at front of kennel, moderate audible congestion. Dry food untouched, wet food knocked over. O: EEN- eyes clear but some epiphora OU, clear nasal discharge but moderate audible congestion H/L- Eupneic but audible congestion MSK/i- Ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat Neuro- alert/appropriate A: URI appears more moderate P: Zorbium for appropriate weight Continue with SQ fluids Foriflora 1 packet PO SID x7d Nebulize SID x4d

4/3/2026

Recheck appetite S: QAR on top of den then BAR at front of kennel and head bunting. Several food bowls in kennel. Severe audible congestion. O: EEN- Epiphora OU, 3rd eyelid elevated OS, thick yellow nasal discharge H/L- Severe audible congestion MSK/i- Ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat Neuro- alert/appropriate A: URI severe Hyporexia (reported eating 4/1 and some 4/2) P: Restart supportive care LRS 100mls SQ q24hr x4d Cerenia 10mg/ml 0.5 ml SQ q24hr x4d Vitamin B12 0.25 ml SQ once Mirataz 1.5 inch strip SID x3d Continue to prompt appetite

4/3/2026

Brief recheck: At front of kennel and head bunting. Mucoid ocular discharge OU. P: Gentamicin 1 drop OU BID x7d (start tomorrow given time of day)

4/4/2026

Recheck- severe URI S: QAR on top of den with diffuse ocular and nasal discharge O: EEN- Mucoid ocular discharge OU, thick yellow nasal discharge H/L- Severe audible congestion MSK/i- Ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat Neuro- alert/appropriate A: URI severe Anorexia 4/3-4/4 P: Move to Med ISO for more aggressive fluid therapy/supportive care

4/4/2026

IV catheter placed RFL. P: LRS @ 10ml/hr Cerenia 10mg/ml IV Unasyn 30mg/ml

4/4/2026

Placed IVC in right cephalic vein 22g. fluids running at 10ml/hr as per 2172.

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake Batman allowed all handling

Date of Intake: 3/22/2026

Is this cat having litter box issues?: Yes

If yes, Please elaborate:: For the last 2 weeks Batman has begun peeing on the floor in odd places around the house daily. He was given a separate litterbox from the other resident cat but the issue continued. The issue is potentially due to stress from fights with the other cat. Batman is used to having scented, clumping, crystal litter.

Basic Information:: Batman is an adult male DSH cat. He is seeking a new home due to not getting along with another male cat in the home. He has prior experience with adults and other cats.

Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 1 other cat

How is this cat around strangers?: Shy and timid. Plays gently with visitors.

How is this cat around children?: no experience

How is this cat around other cats?: Actively avoids or retreats, hisses

How is this cat around dogs?: no experience

Behavior Notes: Trim nails: never done Brush coat: unbothered Pick up or hold: struggles or squirms Place in carrier: struggles or squirms

Bite history:: Batman has scratched a human who attempted to split up a fight between him and another cat. He has has gotten into multiple fights with another cat wherein he is not the instigator but will scratch back.

Energy level/descriptors:: low

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: Yes

Medical Notes: He has several injuries from the most recent fight with the other resident cat

For a New Family to Know: Batman is aloof and independent cat. He likes to watch the action from afar and can usually be found looking out the window. He is not used to interactive playtime nor having a scratching post. Batman is a quiet cat who generally keeps to himself. He is used to eating all types of food.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Indoor Previously lived with: 1 adult, 1 other cat Behavior toward strangers: Shy and timid. Plays gently with visitors. Behavior toward children: No experience Behavior toward cats: Actively avoids or retreats, hisses Behavior toward dogs: No experience Bite or Scratch history: On Sunday, March 22nd 2026, client came to MACC to surrender her DSH Batman. She reported she adopted both Batman and her other cat Robin from a friend of a friend 6 months ago. She stated at first there was no issue but then the cats began to fight each other and it has only gotten worse. She has attempted to solve the issue by separating the cats and getting a second litterbox, but they still fight. She reported she has been scratched by Batman but only while attempting to separate the two (last broken skin on her was 3 months ago). The other cat Robin is the instigator (she is keeping Robin). Batman has multiple open wounds on his body from a fight yesterday where she stated she came to find blood and fur on her floor. During Batman's medical exam our DVM noted puncture wounds on left forearm with dried blood along with scratches on Batman's face, head and dorsal neck. Bite wound and scratches appear to be that less than 3 days old. Litter box training: For the last 2 weeks Batman has begun peeing on the floor in odd places around the house daily. He was given a separate litterbox from the other resident cat, but the issue continued. The issue is potentially due to stress from fights with the other cat. Batman is used to having scented, clumping, crystal litter. Energy level/descriptors: Low Other notes: Trim nails: never done Brush coat: unbothered Pick up or hold: struggles or squirms Place in carrier: struggles or squirms Batman is aloof and independent cat. He likes to watch the action from afar and can usually be found looking out the window. He is not used to interactive playtime nor having a scratching post. Batman is a quiet cat who generally keeps to himself. He is used to eating all types of food. Upon intake Batman allowed all handling

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 3/24/26 FB73 Batman is laying curled up at the front of the kennel, ears neutral and pupils slightly dilated as the handler approaches. (Normal mentation + appearance). When the kennel door is opened, he allows some petting on the head and cheeks before backing away. Batman is offered a squeeze up and he immediately begins eating it when the tray is placed in front of him. He allows a bit more petting on the head and cheeks before tensing and looking up at the handler, going back to eating his treat when petting is stopped. 3/25/26 FB73 Batman is sitting upright at the front of the kennel, body and eyes neutral as the handler approaches. When the kennel door is opened and the handler offers their hand, he leans forward to sniff it before softly head bunting. He allows petting on the head and cheeks before beginning to lip lick. Handler stops petting and continues softly speaking to him and Batman begins to slow blink. 3/28/26 ACFR Batman was sitting at the front of his kennel with a neutral body. He slow blinks at handler and head bunts the bars. When the door is opened, he leans his head out to head bunt handler, purring and appreciating petting. He seems uncomfortable due to his wounds, keeping a slightly tense body and occasionally lip licking when pet in certain areas. Despite this he continues to solicit petting and slow blink.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Shy ,Sweet

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: Batman has displayed fearful behavior during his stay in the care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior with extended handling. A fearful cat will feel more relaxed when given options, so provide him with the chance to move closer, investigate, or interact with you. Be sure to offer incentive such as treats or play time whenever the cat makes a small positive step. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to desensitize your cat to their fear stimulus.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2

RECOMMENDATIONS:: No other cats OR multi-cat home with adopters experienced with introducing new cats

Recommendations comments:: Batman has been reported to actively avoid and hiss at the other cat in the home. It was important to note that Batman and the other resident cat did not get along and that the other cat had been the initiator of the conflict between them. If attempting to introduce Batman to another cat in a new home, it is best to do so slowly and carefully.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Batman is laying in a loaf position, facing the back of the kennel as the assessor approaches. When he is softly spoken to, he leans forward to sniff the assessor's hand, softly head bunting it and leaning into petting on the head and cheeks. Petting is attempted down his shoulders and back and he allows it but does lip lick as he is pet. Batman allows light pressure to be applied on his sides and under his chest without issue, remaining slightly tense but showing no signs of escalation. He continues to remain at the front, softly head bunt the assessor's hand, and lean in when he is pet on the head and cheeks. Batman interacts with the observer, solicits and appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. We recommend that Batman go to a home with some cat experience preferred and be well counseled in fearfulness and decompression.