Curry - Domestic Short Hair and Mixed Breed Cat for Adoption in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

**$750 in pledges for the rescue that pulls**

Curry has a history that actually begins at ACCT Philly - he first came through the shelter as a two-week-old bottle baby, went into foster care, and was adopted into a loving home once he was old enough. He spent nearly eight years with his owner and another cat, Peanut, before being surrendered on May 27th, when his owner's declining health made it increasingly difficult to care for them. Curry's owner described him as friendly and eager for attention. He would gently bump into and "tackle" people for affection, earning him the nickname "little football player." At the shelter, he can be nervous at first but warms up quickly with gentle handling, leaning into head pets and chin scratches. His owner noted bleeding from his hind end, and further evaluation showed bladder stones with a risk of urinary obstruction. On 5/29, he had a cystotomy and was neutered. While he is no longer timestamped, he would still benefit from leaving the shelter as soon as possible. He will need to remain on a prescription urinary diet.

VIDEOS:
Saying hi to Curry: https://youtube.com/shorts/2WdJ4hH5VDY?feature=share

BEHAVIOR NOTES:
Per staff 5/27: I went to say hi to Curry, and he was huddled in the back of his feral den out of fear. I began to pet him, and he allowed pets all over, even leaning somewhat into head pets & chin scritches. He did still seem nervous though, and would shift around & backwards during the pets. Sweet but nervous kitty!

Per staff 5/27: Nervous but very friendly.

Per owner surrender notes 5/27: Medium energy, enjoys independent play, playing with other cats and people, napping, zoomies, and hunting. Favorite toys include mouse toys, laser pointer, cardboard boxes, balls, cat hammocks, and catnip toys. Scratches on posts, cardboard, rope/sisal mats, and carpet. Fully litter trained, almost never has accidents. Uses a covered litter box with scented or fragrance-free clumping litter. Sleeps in a bed or blanket on the floor or in a separate room. Eats both dry and wet food, primarily Sheba Perfect Portions. Enjoys Temptations and Delectables treats. Responds to his name sometimes and to kissing/clicking sounds, as well as clapping with "let's go" when it's time to go downstairs. Reaction to strangers, children, and other cats depends on the situation. Has not been around dogs. A little bit interested in wildlife. His ideal home would be someplace he can look outside and soak up sun. Petting and love. Patience he likes to be petted and rub but he just keeps walking away and coming back. He loves boxes no matter the size. He loves toys on string.

Per owner 5/17: Curry is affectionate and newsy he will bump/tackle you. I call him "little football player". When petting him for some reason he keeps walking away or in circles and coming back.

MEDICAL NOTES:
5/29: Cystotomy and neuter performed.

5/27 Vet Exam: Curry came in with visible bleeding at the tip of his prepuce. His urinary bladder was soft and medium sized. He is overweight with a body condition score of 7-8/9. An abdominal x-ray identified three radiopaque bladder stones. Bloodwork showed a mildly elevated creatinine at 1.8, which may indicate mild kidney impairment or dehydration and all other values were normal. Curry was given antibiotics, fluids, and was started on pain medication. He was placed on a urinary diet. Curry needs a cystotomy with stone analysis or a stone dissolution diet. He is at risk of urinary obstruction.

Per staff 5/27: Owner stated Curry has been bleeding from his hind end. She stated she believes it's something stuck. Owner explained this has happened before previously but she is unable to assess it due to her health/age.

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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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