Domestic Short Hair Cats Available for Adoption

Spanky ACCT-A-167740 is a 5-year-old male who came in as an owner surrender due to pet health on 2/15/26. Spanky was previously brought into the shelter on 6/26/24, and was adopted out about a month later. Owner noted on 2/15/26 that he "loves strangers & children, and is very friendly. He is no longer drinking at all, and eating less than usual. He has been having gooey poop. He is suffering and has about equal good days to bad days."



Notes from current shelter stay:



MEDICAL:



Per intake exam on 2/15/26:

"- prev altered

- no live fleas present. some heavy shedding present

- adult teeth, yellow staining

- red along lining. Pink and moist

- BAR (bright, alert, responsive)"



Per exam on 2/15/26:

"Surrendered due to persistent stomatitis requiring full mouth extractions which owner is unable to afford

Objective

Mentation: BAR

BCS: 6/9

MCS: 3/3

- Moderate stomatitis"



BEHAVIORAL:



Per staff on 2/15/26:

"I went to say hello to Spanky and he was chilling in his litterbox. He very quickly allowed me to give head pets, and hopped up out of the litterbox to receive further pets. He allowed me to pet him all over, quietly leaning into head pets & chin scritches."



VIDEOS:

Saying hello to Spanky: https://youtube.com/shorts/Si5R1RChlQQ?feature=share





Notes from previous shelter stay:



MEDICAL:



On 7/3/24, Spanky was diagnosed with a feline URI (upper respiratory infection) and started on medication.



Per staff on 6/28/24:

"Readily ate wet food when offered

BCS: 5 - Ideal

Mm color: Pink

Attitude: BAR (bright, alert, responsive)

- clear of excessive ceruminous debris AU

- dentition clear of excessive wear and dental tartar

- ambulatory x 4; stiffened, choppy, short strided gait in both hind limbs; normal range of motion with no overt pain on extension, flexion at the hips, stifle, and digits, shoulder, and elbow

- intact proprioception observed in front limbs - easily places front paws when lifted above table; slightly delayed proprioception of hind limbs - slowly replaces paws when hopping laterally, paw placement intact



Assessment

Shortened hind limb gait may be neurologically related v. history of trauma (localized more caudally) v. congenital. No overt pain was appreciated but patient was more vocal while assessing and observing ambulation and gait. Recommend starting Gabapentin and recheck in 5-7 days."



Per staff on 6/26/24:

"Can't use front legs.



Objective:

Has a slight limp on what appears to be the front left leg. Walking and putting weight on all legs. Coat wet with smell of urine. Dirty ears with dark wax.

Weight: 12.8 lbs

BCS: 5 - Ideal



Assessment

- both ears dirty with dark wax

- no ulcers found, teeth slightly discolored, gums pink/moist

- male altered, ear tipped

- wet coat with smell of urine, no hairloss, lots of flea dirt

- BAR (bright, alert, very friendly and social

Overall Assessment: Has a slight limp on what appears to be the front left leg. Walking and putting weight on all legs. Coat wet with smell of urine. Dirty ears with dark wax.



BEHAVIORAL:



Notes from staff 7/8/24: "Spanky is the absolute sweetest baby boy. He is so calm and lovessss all the attention he can get. He does a big stretch and comes to the front rubbing on your hands nonstop. I can open the kennel door all the way, and he has absolutely no interest in making a grand escape, just wants to stand and get attention. Spanky seems to be loving the indoor life, whenever I pass by him he is sleeping so comfortably on his kennel blanket. An 100% good boy!"



Notes from staff 7/6/24: "You literally cannot pet this baby enough. Scratched him for ten minutes while talking to an adopter and he still reached out for more when we moved along (adopter wasn't necessarily interested in him specifically, we were discussing what another cat would need and I used the time to give him some attention."



Videos:

Meet Spanky! https://youtube.com/shorts/NGdt5kYeZoc?feature=share

Spanky: https://youtube.com/shorts/DTP6HJgISvI?feature=shared


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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