Domestic Short Hair Cats Available for Adoption

Jinx (ACCT-A-241448) is an approximately 4-year-old female cat who came to us as a stray on 1/16 in very fragile condition, suffering from severe emaciation, hypothermia, and hypoglycemia. She was immediately transferred to an offsite hospital for intensive care and is now on the path to stabilization.

Jinx remains at the offsite hospital until tomorrow and will need a foster or rescue placement where she can continue her recovery in a safe, supportive environment and be given the opportunity to fully heal and thrive.

Medical:
On 1/17 PASE reported:

Body Condition Score: 3/9

Muscle Condition Score: 1.5/3

Hydration: Severely dehydrated

MM color: Pink

CRT > 2 sec

Mentation: Obtunded

Cardiovascular: Abnormal - Bradycardic with weak pulses

Musculoskeletal: Abnormal - Laterally recumbent, weak, unable to support weight

Neurologic: Abnormal - Obtunded, minimally responsive to stimuli, pupils bilaterally mitotic and nor responsive to light

Integument: Abnormal - Dull hair coat

Bloodwork:
Blood Glucose: 43 - administered 2.5 mls Dextrose IV diluted

CBC, Chemistry and Electrolytes: WBC 17.21 (H), Neutro 14.41(H), Eosinophils 0.02(L), suspected Bands, Glucose 234 (after dextrose bolus), Creat 0.4 (), BUN 41 (H), Na 145 (L), Cl 108 (L), TP 5.3 (H), Albumin 2.1 (L), ALP 12 (L), Amylase 431 (L)

PCV and TS: 37% and 6.0

Blood Glucoses Overnight:

112 am: 237

2am: 59 (confirmed)- administered dextrose bolus and increased to 5% dextrose

4 am: 198

6am: 243

Diagnostic imaging AFAST: no obvious free fluid

Additional diagnostics Blood Pressure: too cold at intake

Assessment:
1. Hypoglycemic and Hypovolemic shock

2. Hypothermia

3. Hypoglycemia

4. Poor Body Condition

About 1-2 hours after admittance patient was much brighter and responding well to treatment"

On 1/16 CVT exam: "Presented to back office as a stray.

Laterally recumbent, minimally responsive. Noted P is severely emaciated.

Temp too low to read ( <90.2 degrees F). Eyes, ears, nose are clean and clear. Teeth clean, white, gums white, dry. Coat relatively clean. Prolonged STT. Paws very cold to the touch x 4. BG: 33. Placed IVC in R cephalic, 26g x 3/4 in. Gave 10ml saline IV with 0.25ml of 50% dextrose. Placed in incubator."

Videos:
Warming up Jinx:
https://youtu.be/MMuRrr9CAVE

Jinx Is Feeling Better!
https://youtube.com/shorts/4sZSjEtrrEo


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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