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Darude Sandstorm

Hello, my name is Darude Sandstorm. My animal id is #221106. I am a female brown tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 1 months old.

I came into the shelter as a agency on 2/22/2025.

Sorry, this pet is for new hope partners only.

Pre-Screener Form

Darude Sandstorm is on the at-risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. She has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. Due to her stress levels, it is in her best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. She would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give her plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Due to the detailed behavior issues, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. If you are interested in adopting or fostering, please fill out the pre-screener form. This animal is not directly available for adoption through ACC and is only available by completing the pre-screener form. Adoption inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Darude Sandstorm is on the at-risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. She has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. Due to her stress levels, it is in her best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. She would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give her plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 9.6 lbs

2/23/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1 to 3 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Striking at staff. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective P = 160 sedated R = WNL BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean adult teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female intact MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: WNL externally Assessment Overweight Prognosis: Good Plan: Sedated with DKT 0.45 ml IM (Dexdomitor 0.5mg/ml 0.0125 mg/kg + ketamine 100 mg/ml 5mg/kg + Butorphanol 10 mg/ml 0.25 mg/kg) Intake tasks Accidentally shaved left nipple when clipping fur to check for OHE scar. Antisedan 0.06 ml IM SURGERY: Okay for surgery

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 5. Red

KNOWN HISTORY:: Darude Sandstorm was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on her behavior history in a home environment.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 3/1/25 FB26 She was crouched at the front when approached, alert with wide eyes and her tail tightly tucked under her body. She hissed when spoken to softly with ears tilted to the side. While she briefly allowed petting along her head with the scratcher tool through the kennel bars, she remained wary of her surroundings and slowly head bunts. She then walked into the den with a low posture.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Timid,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: Darude is displaying multiple sign of fearfulness and will need a new home adjustment period.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

Recommendations comments:: Due to no known history and fearfulness, an adult only home is recommended.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Darude Sandstorm was in her den when the assessor approached. While removing the den shield cover, Darude immediately hissed at the assessor. Slowly approaching with treats and a scratcher tool, Darude sniffed and continuously hard strikes at the tool. No pick up was attempted. Suggesting for possible FCC. Darude Sandstorm is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. She has tried to swat, strike and is extremely fearful in the shelter environment and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.