INTERESTED FOSTER THROUGH RESCUE!
Tommy Sr ACCT-A-233565 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to medical concerns. Tommy Sr must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER by SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5TH at 10AM. Should Tommy Sr's medical or behavioral status change, his urgency and timeline for placement may also change.
Tommy Sr came to ACCT Philly on October 2nd. His feeder, who had cared for him for years, noticed he stopped eating and drinking and brought him in for help. Despite his discomfort from significant dental disease, this gentle boy is friendly, cuddly, and loves attention. Tommy Sr is truly a loving soul who just needs the right rescue partner to get the medical care he urgently needs-specifically full mouth extractions to give him the quality of life he deserves.
VIDEOS:
Meet Tommy Sr: https://youtube.com/shorts/37wspmyhvOI?feature=share
BEHAVIOR:
Per staff 10/2: SUCH A SWEET BOY! Tommy Sr was at the front of his kennel when I approached and immediately allowed all over pets and neck scratches. Once he gets cleaned up a little bit and gets his teeth out, he'll be a very handsome boy!
Per finder 10/2: He's been on my block since he was a kitten. He's not eating or drinking water. I have been feeding him for 5 years. Friendly, cuddly.
MEDICAL:
10/2 Vet Exam:
Subjective: Colony cat that stopped eating and drinking, mouth is swollen per feeder.
Objective: Eyes, ears WNL. Ear tipped, neutered male. Diffuse gingivostomatitis. Cries when mouth is examined. MM pink. Fleas, flea dirt. LN WNL. Heart, lungs auscultate WNL. Abdomen soft, non-painful. Good body condition, ate food well. Very sweet.
Assessment: Gingivostomatitis. Fleas (resolved).
Plan:
FELV/FIV test: neg/neg
Gabapentin 0.5 ml PO BID
Buprenorphine 0.15 ml IM BID
Changing status to rescue only w/ urgent promotion for expedited exit within the next 72 hours. Cat will need full mouth extractions ASAP to improve QOL.
10/2 Tech Exam:
Subjective: Cat presented to the back office with a swollen mouth and not eating.
Objective: Red gums, BAR, very sweet, ate wet food ravenously, fleas/flea dirt. MM bright red, moist. CRT 1. Normal hydration. BAR. Mild pain. 8.98 pounds (4 - lean). Red gums, staining on all teeth. Neutered male, ear tipped.
Assessment: Dental disease.
Plan: Check in. Capstar. Combo test. 0.1 mL bup BID until further notice. 0.5 mL gaba until further notice.
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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 proceeded with early so it is imperative to let us know if you are considering adopting or tagging a dog or cat.
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 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.
PAULIE
Domestic Short Hair
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
male, small, baby
Domestic Short Hair
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
