Bells - Domestic Short Hair Cat Available for Adoption in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Bells ACCT-A-250897 is an approximately 8-month-old spayed female cat who was brought to the shelter as a stray by an Animal Protection Officer on 5/22. Bells has a heart murmur and wounds on her right front leg, but that does not stop this sweet girl from reaching out for attention and affection.

Medical:
On 5/22 exam Doctor noted: "Stray community cat reported to be attacked by a dog. Bright, alert, responsive. No ocular/nasal/aural discharge. Normal cervical palpation. Mild gingivitis, no apparent oral masses or foreign bodies. Grade IV/VI systolic heart murmur. MM pink and moist, CRT less than 2 sec. Clear lung fields bilaterally, no crackles or wheezes. Non weightbearing RFL, swelling present. Dirty fur coat.

Body Condition Score (BCS): 4/9
Muscle Condition Score (MCS): 2/3

Assessment:
- Swollen NWB RFL

Plan
Buprenorphine 0.03 mg/kg IM

Radiographs: no overt fracture noted, soft tissue swelling, areas of gas pockets

Convenia 8 mg/kg SQ

Gabapentin 10 mg/kg PO BID x 7d"

On 5/22 APO noted: "Bells was attacked by a dog, one of the front legs appears to be broken."

Videos:
Meet Bells!
https://youtube.com/shorts/jMpn3O3Iqqk

Behavior:
On 5/26 staff noted: "I went to meet Bells in her kennel. She was a little head shy at first but then began leaning into pets. She enjoyed scratches under her chin and behind her ears. She started making biscuits the more comfortable she got with me being there. Sweet, little kitty!"

On 5/22 APO noted: "Picked up one stray injured confined cat from inside of location.Easy to handle, feeder said that he handles all of his cats."




ACCT Philly is located at 111 West Hunting Park Ave in Philadelphia. We are open for adoptions 7 days a week. Please visit www.acctphilly.org/adopt for details.

If you are a rescue interested in pulling this animal, please email our lifesaving team, or visit here if you are not currently a rescue partner: https://acctphilly.org/acct-philly-love-local-partnership-program/

Confirmed placement is considered a confirmation of an actual rescue pull. Possible placement, interested parties, and other "TBD" statuses are not considered confirmed and do not indicate an animal is no longer urgent.

All animals at ACCT Philly are from Philadelphia, as the only open-intake animal shelter in Philadelphia, we are not able to accept animals from outside of Philadelphia. ACCT Philly's Pennsylvania kennel license number is 08313

The domestic short hair cat is a popular and diverse breed known for its unique personalities and low maintenance care. These cats come in various colors and patterns, with short, easy to manage coats that require minimal grooming. Domestic short hairs are friendly, adaptable, and make wonderful companions for individuals and families alike. They possess playful and affectionate qualities that endear them to many, making them one of the most beloved and widely adopted cat breeds worldwide.

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