Derrick - Domestic Short Hair Cat for Adoption in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Derrick ACCT-A-252561 is a 4-year-old male who came in as a stray on 6/10. Finder noted that he is "vocal, friendly & sweet."


Derrick was unfortunately found to have a fracture of the right ramus of the pelvis. Despite this, Derrick is as energetic as ever, and adores pets & attention. He just wants to get back to business and even tries to leave kennel frequently while receiving pets! This affectionate baby just needs some care and R&R, and we were hoping you could give him a place to land!


VIDEOS:

Saying hi to Derrick: https://youtube.com/shorts/GiwEXBuBIy0?feature=share

Derrick is an energetic boy: https://youtube.com/shorts/hrp11DFVquE?feature=share



MEDICAL:

Per exam on 6/10:

"- BAR, very friendly!

- Body Condition Score (BCS): 4/9

- Muscle Condition Score (MCS): 2/3

- Ambulatory x4 with weightbearing lameness RHL, no overt fractures palpated.



Assessment:

- RHL lameness

Plan:

Radiographs: fracture of right ramus of pelvis"



BEHAVIORAL:


Per staff on 6/10:
"I went to say hello to Derrick and he was pretty energetic despite his injury. He allowed & seemed to enjoy all pets, but was more focused on looking over the edge of his kennel and possibly jumping/climbing down. I moved him to a lower kennel, and he still seemed to be hyper-focused on this. He had no issues being picked up & held during the interim."


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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