Philly Felines

Donald & David are still in need.
🔔Curry was adopted 🎉 🎉
Donald**$205 in total pledges for the rescue that pulls****Interested foster through rescue**
David**$240 in total pledges for the rescue that pulls****Interested foster through rescue**
Curry**$1,150 in total pledges for the rescue that pulls****Interested foster through rescue**
ACCT Philly, Philadelphia
Timestamped for Euthanasia
🚨3rd EXTENSION 😿Curry ACCT-A-255349 must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER or EXPERIENCED ADOPTER by MONDAY JULY 20TH 10AM.
🆕😿Donald ACCT-A-255891 must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER by TUESDAY JULY 21ST 10AM.
🆕😿David ACCT-A-254707 must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER by TUESDAY JULY 21TH 10AM.

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🟥FOSTER: If you can “foster for the rescue that may pull” or adopt email [email protected] immediately.
🟥VIDEO: 😿Meet Curry https://youtube.com/shorts/WQ-WADrl4CQ?feature=share
😿Meet David https://youtube.com/shorts/ohlgzG-4x-4?feature=share

😿One year old Curry previously lived in a home with several other cats and came to ACCT Philly on July 11th after her owner passed away. She's still adjusting to all the changes in her life and has been quiet and reserved in the shelter, but she has been very tolerant of handling. While she isn't quite ready to seek out affection, she calmly accepts gentle pets and handling, suggesting she may simply need time to settle into a new environment.
When Curry arrived, she had fleas and scattered scabs on her skin. She has also experienced intermittent wheezing, and our veterinarians suspect she may have asthma or another chronic lower airway condition that could require long-term management. Due to her medical concerns, Curry is urgently seeking placement with a rescue partner or experienced adopter.
Medical
7/14 Recheck
Intermittent wheezing, suspected chronic lower airway disease. One episode of vomiting. Prescribed Cerenia, and a monitor sheet for appetite and vomiting was placed. Asthma is a concern and may require long-term management.
7/13 Vet Exam
Reported to be wheezing. A sedated exam was performed during her spay. No wheezing or crackling sounds were heard in her lungs at that time. Small scabs were noted scattered across her skin. Chest x-rays did not show any concerning abnormalities, and she tested negative for FIV and FeLV.
7/12 Intake Exam
Curry weighed 7.6 pounds with a lean body condition. She was estimated to be about 1.5 years old. Flea dirt and live fleas were present in her coat, and her adult teeth showed faint yellow staining.
Behavior
Staff 7/14
Curry was very tolerant of pets, but did not react at all. She did not lean in to or back away from pets on her head and back, cheek scratches, or butt scratches.
https://new.shelterluv.com/embed/animal/ACCT-A-255349
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😿8 year old Donald came to ACCT Philly as a stray on July 17th after wandering into someone's garage, appearing unable to eat. A veterinary exam revealed severe dental disease, and Donald is recommended for a dental procedure with likely extractions. Despite feeling so unwell, Donald has shown himself to be an incredibly sweet and social boy. He happily leans into pets and scratches, soaking up every bit of kindness from the people who visit him. While he can be a little protective of his mouth during exams, that's completely understandable given how painful it must be. Due to his medical needs, Donald is urgently seeking placement with a rescue partner.
Medical
7/17 Vet Exam
Donald has severe dental disease and would not tolerate a full oral exam. His coat appeared unthrifty, but the rest of his exam was normal. He needs a dental procedure, likely involving extractions.
7/17 Triage Exam
Donald weighed 7.4 pounds with a lean body condition. He was in moderate pain and had dirty ears with ear mites, slight matting in his coat, and heavy tartar buildup with some missing teeth. He is estimated to be around 8 years old. He tested negative for FIV/FeLV.
Behavior
Staff 7/18
Went to visit Donald again today when he was in a kennel. He was laying on his shelf and allowed pets. He then stood up and leaned in for scratches and pets. Very social boy.
Staff 7/17
Donald was in the transfer cage when I went to meet him. He allowed pets on his head and back.
Staff 7/17
Very sweet boy.
Per finder 7/17
It has something in its mouth can't eat. He is very skinny and can't eat properly. Will bite scratch if gets scared / won't let me see its mouth. Scared. Loved to be pet and scratches in a lot of pain cant meow. (Cat mouth has yellow discharge.)
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😿David, a 6-year-old neutered male who was heartbrokenly surrendered on 7/5 due to medical needs. According to his previous owner, David loves children and other cats.
David sustained a wound two weeks prior to surrender. He was treated by a veterinarian on 6/29 with antibiotics and an e-collar, but he was unable to keep the collar on and irritated the injury. He subsequently stopped eating and drinking, leading to his surrender.
Upon arrival, David's initial exam was limited due to pain. We performed sedated radiographs, which fortunately showed no fractures. Since being started on an appropriate pain management plan, he has become much more comfortable, allowing handling and enjoying pets.
While David is doing well on his current regimen, his wound requires continued medical care or surgical intervention. Unfortunately, providing this ongoing specialized care is beyond our current capacity due to space, time, and resource constraints, and a shelter environment is not ideal for his healing. Additionally, our foster program is currently at capacity for medical cases.
David has been an absolute trooper throughout this entire process. He is a sweet, loving boy who will make a wonderful addition to a new family.
Medical
Vet Exam 7/18
NWB (non weight bearing) on LHL
Extensive wounds have good granulation tissue, no discharge noted
Recommend urgent promotion for expedited exit as needs are exceeding shelter capacity for management
Recommend surgical consult for continued wound management vs amputation of LHL
Vet Exam 7/15
Removed bandage and placed E-collar
Vet exam 7/11
Removed bandage, cleaned wounds w/ sterile saline, and placed new manuka honey bandage. Extended course of buprenorphine given obvious discomfort.
Vet Exam 7/7
Sedated exam of left hindlimb performed. There are multiple extensive (1-2.5/3cm in size) crusted over open wounds around lateral and medial aspect of hock and metatarsals. No bone is exposed, but extensive soft tissue exposure. Tendons/ligaments appear to be intact, with appropriate range of motion of the foot and limb. No apparent fractures or instability are appreciated on palpation. There is moderate soft tissue swelling extending from just above the tarsus down through metatarsals.
Radiographs: no apparent fractures or luxations appreciated. Soft tissue swelling of left hindlimb around hock and metatarsals as noted on physical exam, but otherwise unremarkable.
Wounds were all clipped and thoroughly scrubbed with dilute chlorhexidine. Applied manuka honey to the wounds, and placed telfa pads followed by soft bandage. To change bandage every 2-3 days.
Recommend urgent rescue promotion for wound management, as patient's needs are beyond current capacity to manage. If wounds are not healing or remains non-weight bearing, limb amputation could be considered as a last resort, but wounds should be able to be managed medically.
Vet Exam 7/5
David received a limited exam due to patient's pain limiting compliance. He was bright, alert and responsive (BAR), tachypneic, and painful while not bearing weight on his left hind limb. He has a large open wound on lateral aspect of his left hindlimb, and the limb appears swollen and edematous.
Behavior
Staff 7/9
“I went to say hello to David, and he allowed pets all over. He gave me a bit of a look every time I would pet him past his shoulder, but did tolerate it. Seemed to prefer mostly head pets & chin scritches, and leaned in heavily during.”
Staff 7/5
“got a scratch on his leg about 2 weeks ago (is an inside / outside cat so she is unsure how he got the scratch). took to the vet on 6/29, gave antibiotics but since he is no longer eating/drinking, she cannot give them to him. he has now been chewing at his leg (owner said he has "chewed it to the bone") and there is no one to monitor him all day to keep him from doing that, and the cone they gave him at the vet he is able to get out of and then he hides so he can chew at his leg. walking/moving around okay. has been urinating but has not seen him defecate.”
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Contact Lifesaving if you are considering fostering, adopting or tagging at [email protected], 1-267-385-3800 (press 6, then 1).
If you are a rescue interested in pulling this animal, please email the lifesaving team, or visit here if you are not currently a rescue partner: https://acctphilly.org/acct-philly-love-local-partnership-program/
Please honor your pledge when rescue emails you. They rely on these pledges to provide medical care.
Philly Felines was formed in 2019 to promote ACCT Philly cats. Philly Felines is not affiliated with ACCT Philly.