Domestic Short Hair Cats Available for Adoption in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Felicia+3 ACCT-A-248691 are a mom & kitten group that came in as strays on 4/25. Felicia, the mom, is 4 years old. Fraction is a 5-month-old female, while Francis & Francine are 2-month-olds; one male and one female. This little crew has shown signs of illness in shelter, such as nasal & ocular discharge and diarrhea. They have tested negative for panleukopenia virus twice, but remain unthrifty and symptomatic. Felicia and her adorable bunch are looking to leave the shelter so they are more able to make a full & comfortable recovery!



MEDICAL:



Per intake exams on 4/26:

"- Slight waxy ears

- Dirty coat/skin

- Yellow discharge (Francis)

- Slightly crusty nose (Francine & Francis)

- Stained adult teeth, chipped right canine (Felicia)

- BAR (bright, alert, responsive)"



Per exams on 4/26:

"Found sick strays (4 total)



Objective

Mentation: BAR

Body Condition Score (BCS): 5/9

Muscle Condition Score (MCS): 3/3

- Conjunctivitis OU. Mild nasal discharge. No aural discharge. Normal cervical palpation. (Francis)

- Mildly dehydrated

- Diarrhea within fur coat of hindend



Assessment

- Diarrhea

- URI (Francis)"



BEHAVIORAL:



Per staff on 4/26:

"I went to say hello to Felicia's litter, and they all seemed fairly friendly. I pet Francine while he was eating, and he was tolerant throughout. Felicia leaned a bit into pets, and seemed to overall enjoy them. They seem like a sweet group who is still getting over their illness."



VIDEOS:

Saying hello to Felicia and her crew: https://youtube.com/shorts/6XkxzSWPDrg?feature=share


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Due to being significantly overcapacity with animals and higher than usual intake, extensions are unlikely to be granted. If you are interested in an animal please contact ACCT Philly immediately.

Due to limited space, timestamps may also be proceeded with early so it is imperative to let us know if you are considering adopting or tagging an animal.
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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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