09/04/2026
Updated Timestamps as of THURSDAY NIGHT 🌙 🐈⬛
*we are awaiting an update on Cloudy and Bentley
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Ellery 12 ACCT-A-257839 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to medical concerns. Ellery must have confirmed placement with a RESCUE PARTNER, EXPERIENCED FOSTER, or EXPERIENCED ADOPTER by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH at 10AM. Should Ellery's medical or behavioral status change, his urgency and timeline for placement may also change.
Ellery 12 was one of 35 cats found living in a single home when a construction crew arrived to begin demolition work on August 6th. ACCT Philly's Animal Protection Officers responded quickly to bring them to safety.
Ellery is understandably scared and still adjusting to life in the shelter, but he has shown that a little patience—and some Churu—can help bring out his brave side! While he may initially shy away from touch, Ellery becomes increasingly interested in interacting with staff when his favorite treat is involved. He would do best in a quiet, patient home where he can decompress at his own pace and continue building confidence and trust.
Ellery was treated for ear mites and an ear infection, and he has some dental disease that would benefit from a cleaning, with possible extractions, in the near future. Due to his medical concerns, Ellery is urgently seeking placement with a rescue partner, experienced foster, experienced adopter.
VIDEOS:
Ellery is scared in the shelter but he's brave for Churu: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/nje-LcWyH8M
Spending some time with Ellery 12: https://youtube.com/shorts/3yGBE7-oV38?feature=share
BEHAVIOR NOTES:
Per staff 9/1: Ellery was lying on his side when I opened the kennel door but began shifting himself backward. He then righted himself and allowed a brief pet on the top of his head before turning away. I stepped away to get a Churu, and when I returned, Ellery had moved to the other side of his kennel. He sniffed the Churu when it was offered but then climbed back through his portal again. When some Churu was placed on the floor of his kennel, he began licking it. Although he continued to shift backward when the tube was presented directly to him, he showed increasing interest with each offering and eventually began licking directly from the tube.
Per volunteer 8/15: Ellery is scared in the shelter but he's brave for Churu.
Per staff 8/11: Tolerated full exam.
Per staff 8/9: Very shy in kennel, huddled in bed and shied away from my hand. But seemed to enjoy pets when I spoke to them softly.
Per staff 8/6: Scared.
MEDICAL NOTES:
When Ellery arrived, both ears were itchy with brown debris, and his left ear was scarred down. He was treated for ear mites and received medication for ear infections. He was missing several teeth, and his remaining teeth had mild to moderate periodontal disease. His dental needs are not emergent, but cleaning + / - extractions would ideally be pursued in the near future.
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Funnel Cake
ACCT-A-258645
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6 PM 9/4
Funnel Cake ACCT-A-258645 is a 1-year-old female that came in as a stray with her babies on 8/14. The entire group was in foster care for a couple of weeks, but they were brought back due to the entire group having diarrhea. Funnel Cake was found upon examination to be FIV+ and diffuse gingivostomatitis. Given that Funnel Cake has chronic GI issues and painful gingivostomatitis, the decision was made to separate her from kittens and promote for rescue placement.
Unfortunately, Funnel Cake has continued to decline in our care. She has been noted to be lethargic and with no appetite, and her diarrhea has continued despite treatment with panacur, ponazuril, and fortiflora. Upon examination, she was dull, depressed and had no interest in food. She is also at least 8% dehydrated by turgor, with an additional 0.5 lb weight loss; also noted liquid diarrhea on hind end. She was assessed to have roundworms, dehydration, hyporexia, hyperglobulinemia w/ low A:G ratio, leukocytosis, in addition to the FIV and gingivostomatitis. Funnel Cake is an adorably precious girl, and has allowed all handling of her kittens, while making sure to get some affection for herself! She loves head pets & massages, and can be heard purring loudly to make that known! Given Funnel Cake's continued sharp decline and bloodwork findings that could indicate FIP, she is looking for urgent placement outside of shelter for further monitoring & care.
VIDEOS:
Saying hello to Funnel Cake: https://youtube.com/shorts/3y0tv9iaRTY?feature=share
MEDICAL:
Funnel Cake was given an examination 9/3, because she was noted to be lethargic in kennel w/ persistent diarrhea despite treatment with panacur, ponazuril, and fortiflora. Upon examination, she was dull, depressed and had no interest in food. She is also at least 8% dehydrated by turgor, with an additional 0.5 lb weight loss; also noted liquid diarrhea on hind end. She was assessed to have roundworms, dehydration, hyporexia, hyperglobulinemia w/ low A:G ratio, leukocytosis. This is in addition to her previously noted FIV+ status and severe, chronic diarrhea.
Per her exam on 8/30, Funnel Cake has had diarrhea for the past two weeks, and kittens have developed diarrhea in the past day. Funnel Cake has brown debris in ears, but no mites found. Funnel Cake has diffuse gingivostomatitis, and her skin had prolonged turgor. She was thin, with epaxial muscle wasting. She tested positive for FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus).
Per her intake exam on 8/14, Funnel Cake had some light eye crust, dirty ears, and heavy shedding. She was BAR (bright, alert and responsive), and a very nice momma cat.
BEHAVIORAL:
Per staff on 8/31:
“I went to say hello to Funnel Cake, and she is the absolute sweetest. She was sitting in her feral den, and allowed me to pet her all over. She immediately started purring loudly & leaning into head pets and chin scritches. Making biscuits as well!”
Per staff on 8/21:
“Funnel cake is the absolute sweetest mama! She has been nothing but loving since she arrived and takes great care of her babies. All of the babies are happy, curious, playful, and adorably demanding.”
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Arrow 28 ACCT A-257917 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to medical concerns. Arrow 28 must have confirmed placement with an EXPERIENCED ADOPTER or RESCUE PARTNER by SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH at 10AM. Should Arrow 28's medical or behavioral status change, his urgency and timeline for placement may also change.
Arrow 28 is the twenty-eighth cat from a crowded home where he seems to have enjoyed a low level of socialization consistent with a dependency on food. However, his dental disease and heart murmur mean that he will require more advanced veterinary care than the shelter can provide, in order to maintain a good quality of life. His behavior in the shelter also indicates that his care should be prioritized alongside decompression and a compassionate approach to his socialization.
In his kennel, Arrow 28 can be found relaxed, letting himself snooze comfortably without high levels of anxiety. He seems to have a good sense of his own personal space, and gives clear signals to express his discomfort. In a house with as many cats as he is used to, Arrow is accustomed to places he can hide and feel safe, so while he is doing an excellent job of being brave in a kennel, he might view a smaller space as confinement, where his human friends could see it as a tool to keep his world small and avoid overstimulation.
Meeting cats where they are, and treating them as individuals is important, especially cats that come from households with such a high number of feline personalities and dispositions. Arrow 28 is part of a group, and may open up to other cats before he befriends any humans, but his medical needs must be addressed if Arrow is to adjust to a home where he can be seen as an individual, and where his care is seen through the lens of his comfort, whatever that may look like.
Video:
Arrow 28 likes his personal space
https://youtube.com/shorts/HKo2A3emymo
Medical Notes:
Arrow 28 and his housemates have all been found to be suffering from ear mites, which were treated upon their arrival. Arrow has moderate periodontal disease, especially associated with teeth 108 and 208--in the upper back of his mouth. Arrow has a Grade 2 heart murmur, but his heart rate and rhythm appear regular.
Our medical team relayed that he was clearly stressed during handling for his exam, but he tolerated even the more invasive aspects.
Behavior Notes:
9/2 Staff Noted: Stretched out in a relaxed, snoozing position in kennel. However, once I opened the door, he hissed, retracted his outstretched arm, and tensed up. I offered him some churu on a spoon, and he initially seemed interested, but didn't eat any. When I moved the spoon, he hissed again and moved to the other side of the kennel. Did not attempt to pet with the behavior wand or bite glove, since his signals were already very clear, and I did not want to force a harsher, fear-based reactive response.
8/6 Staff Noted: Arrow 28 laid down in the trap and did not freak out when we arrived. Was weary of being touched and backed themselves [the] into feral den.
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Berkley 32 ACCT A-257921 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to medical concerns. Berkley 32 must have confirmed placement with an EXPERIENCED ADOPTER or RESCUE PARTNER by SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH at 10AM. Should Berkley 32's medical or behavioral status change, her urgency and timeline for placement may also change.
Berkley 32 is the thirty-second cat from a crowded home where we have seen a pattern of dental disease. Berkley is a tiny lady. While estimating a cat's age is easiest done by their teeth, this can be challenging when the teeth are in poor condition. We suspect Berkley is a senior, at least over the age of eight years old. We would really like to see Berkley leave the shelter with an experienced adopter committed to compassionate care for both her medical and behavioral needs, or a rescue that can facilitate Berkley's dental surgery and provide her with a comfortable place to recover.
Berkley is all about the snacks, and she gets much braver when offered a tube of churu. However, the dual nature of the status of these cats is that their medical concerns present an urgent issue, but their behaviors indicate the need for long-term stability and socialization. Berkley 32, trusts her human friends to supply her with food. She does not trust her human friends to provide her with physical affection in the form of pets or chin scratches. Her comfort level seems limited to the basic necessities provided by overwhelmed caregivers, ending where distributing affection among more than thirty-two cats becomes difficult.
In her kennel, Berkley 32 approaches offerings with curiosity, and she gives very clear signals that she would like to eat in peace, and she would prefer not to be disturbed. She's relaxed when eating, and doesn't mind the presence of her human friends, but she will offer a hiss when approached with the behavior wand. Berkley will shy away from physical contact, but her discomfort has only manifested in hissing or by simply removing herself from the situation. We think Berkley would make an excellent addition to house with other cats, provided they either respect her space or don't try to rope her into their shenanigans.
Video
Berkley 32 ACCT A-257921 loves her snacks
https://youtube.com/shorts/jCdATIBmpS8
Berkley 32 ACCT A-257921 would like to eat in peace
https://youtube.com/shorts/4nQBTpeBX8I
Medical Notes
Despite weighing just under five pounds upon her arrival, Berkley's little body is well-muscled, and we think she's gained a tad bit more weight since coming to ACCT. She's missing her incisors, and has moderate dental disease that will require at least a cleaning, and may also require extractions in order for her to enjoy a comfortable quality of life for the rest of her golden years.
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Dolly ACCT A-259144 is currently considered urgent and at risk of euthanasia due to medical concerns. Dolly must have confirmed placement with an EXPERIENCED ADOPTER or RESCUE PARTNER by SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH at 10AM. Should Dolly's medical or behavioral status change, her urgency and timeline for placement may also change.
Dolly was picked up by ACCT Philly as a stray on 8/20 when a kind stranger found her needing care due to scratching excessively at her irritated skin. Dolly was very friendly from the onset and went into the carrier with ease. Since arriving at the shelter, she has quickly charmed staff, and remains social, affectionate, and very chatty.
However, Dolly's skin issues have not resolved in the shelter despite several treatments, and she likely will require a strict hypoallergenic food trial to get to the root of what we suspect are very serious allergies.
On 9/1, staff noted, "Dolly was so happy to get some attention. She perked up when she saw me and heard me talking to her. Immediately got up to come to greet at front of kennel. Accepted all pets all over body and ate treats happily. Perfect little lady!"
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Dolly says hello!
https://youtube.com/shorts/rJg7Kth6vF4
Meet Dolly the lovebug!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11g9yTl77pw
Medical Notes [in chronological order]
8/20
During Dolly's initial vet exam, she was noted to have bleeding excoriations and miliary dermatitis on head and neck, small patches of alopecia on trunk, and flea dirt. Both her skin scrape and woodslamp yielded negative results for sarcoptic mange or ringworm. She was given a long-lasting, infectible antibiotic, both topical and oral flea treatment, a topical cream for the more severely afflicted areas, and an injectable glucocorticoid steroid to help calm her inflammation.
8/24
Dolly received a follow-up exam, during which we unfortunately did not find notable improvement in her skin. She was started on daily oral prednisone, and monitored for comfort.
9/2
Still, Dolly's skin remained unchanged, despite over a week on 1 mg/kg of daily oral prednisolone. Our veterinarians decided to taper Dolly off the medication, and she received a dose of Bravecto. It's recommended that Dolly start a food trial as the next diagnostic step.
Dolly has so much affection to share, we would love to see her become the center of attention and enjoy a commitment to long-term care.
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