Domestic Short Hair Cats Available for Adoption

Patches ACCT-A-243120 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to medical concerns. Patches must have confirmed placement with an RESCUE PARTNER or an EXPERIENCED ADOPTER by 10 A.M. on Wednesday, February 18th. This commitment must include covering the financial cost of her full mouth extraction dental procedure. Should Patches' medical or behavioral status change, her urgency and timeline for placement may also change.


Patches was surrendered to ACCT Philly by her recent owners, who had only had her for a month after finding her as a stray. They reported that she was not a good fit for their home because she was eliminating outside the litter box. Despite this, she got along well with the two adults and a toddler in the household.


A veterinary examination revealed severe dental disease, including stomatitis and tissue enlargement on both sides of her tongue (which requires ruling out a mass versus a condition secondary to stomatitis). To ensure her comfort and improve her quality of life, Patches requires a full-mouth dental extraction.


During her medical intake, the nursing staff described Patches as a "super sweet girl" who allowed all handling.


Despite her unknown past before her last owners, Patches is clearly a gentle, kind, and resilient cat. Given the necessary medical care and time to recover, we are fully confident that she will thrive and flourish.


VIDEO:

Cuddles with Patches: https://youtube.com/shorts/c5U38HrYPPM?si=HzBsGzsTwPTtzAir

Scritches for Patches: https://youtube.com/shorts/2Tz5WiBmt0w?si=UjnnJlWx9UFa9rjy

BEHAVIOR:

Per owner: Lived with a young child and another male cat. Low energy and quiet in the home.

MEDICAL:

On 02/15 Per staff veterinarian:

Performed initial exam on presentation 2/14 but would not tolerate full oral exam. Oral exam performed under sedation 2/15.

Mentation: BAR

Body Condition Score (BCS): 6/9

Muscle Condition Score (MCS): 3/3

Hydration: Euhydrated

EENT: No ocular/nasal/aural discharge. Normal cervical palpation.

Oral: Diffuse stomatitis. Missing multiple teeth. Diffuse enlargement of tissue on bilateral sides of tongue, no overt discrete mass.

Cardiovascular: No murmur or arrhythmia, MM pink and moist, CRT less than 2 sec

Respiratory: Clear lung fields bilaterally, no crackles or wheezes

Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x4, no lameness. Brief orthopedic exam performed.

Neurologic: Normal mentation. Cranial nerves WNL. No ataxia. Brief neurological exam performed.

Integument: Healthy hair coat and skin, no ectoparasites seen

Peripheral Lymph Nodes: No peripheral lymphadenopathy

Abdomen: Soft, comfortable, no masses or organomegaly palpated

Urogenital: Normal external genitalia, no discharge or inflammation

Rectal Exam: Not performed

Assessment
- Stomatitis
- Tissue enlargement on bilateral sides of tongue - r/o secondary to stomatitis vs true mass vs other

Currently on meds:
Prednisolone 1 mg/kg PO SID
Gabapentin 13 mg/kg PO BID



Due to being significantly overcapacity with dogs and cats 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 preceded early so it is imperative to let us know if you are considering adopting or tagging a dog or cat.

Confirmed placement is considered 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.

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.

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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