Archer
Hello, my name is Archer . My animal id is #237298. I am a male gray cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 10 years 3 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a aco - impound on 9/21/2025.
Archer is on the at-risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. He has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. Due to his stress levels, it is in his best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. He would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give him 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. Archer is on the at-risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. He has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. Due to his stress levels, it is in his best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. He would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give him plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers. What my friends at ACC say about me: I am looking for a home with a patient person. I can be slow to adjust to new environments. I prefer to take things at my own pace. My favorite pastime is being visually admired! Pet me with your eyes! Hi there! My name is Archer. I arrived as a stray so the staff don't know what my life was like before coming to ACC, but I had various injuries that I'm recovering from really well. I only require a little extra paperwork to be filled out and a few extra vet visits this year because one of my injuries was likely a bite wound . I'm thankful for everyone at ACC taking such good care of me, but I think I'd like to find my forever home now. So what are you waiting for? Ask about me today!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 6.9 lbs
9/22/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 8-12 years old Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray, reported RHL injury Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Hissing and growling, crouched in back of feral den, sedated for exam Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? Yes Objective: T = not performed P = WNL R = WNL BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, mild debris AU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Brief oral exam tolerated, missing almost all teeth, one maxillary canine remaining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male, two scrotal testicles MSI: Not observed ambulating, motor present x4, no masses noted, underweight body condition. Lateral RHL has patch of hypotrichosis and superficial scabbing, possible crepitus and soft tissue swelling at level of femur and tibia, patient tense and kicking limb during exam CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Not performed Wood's Lamp Exam: Not performed Assessment: Underweight Dental disease - missing almost all teeth Wound on RHL RHL injury - unable to assess well today Prognosis: Fair Plan: Sedated with 25mcg/kg dexmedetomidine IM + 0.4mg/kg butorphanol IM + 5mg/kg ketamine IM - very light sedation, still resisting restraint during exam House in Medical Reassess RHL tomorrow Recommend reattempt sedation tomorrow w/ full bloodwork and combo test +/- radiographs if indicated SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age
9/24/2025
Progress exam, recheck RHL injury BAR, hiding in feral den, not eating overnight EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge MS/Integ: Unable to observe ambulating due to behavior. Purulent hemorrhagic discharge with white debris from RHL wounds at level of tibia. After shaving, 2 puncture wounds at dorsal aspect of RHL at level of proximal tibia with associated abscess and ~2-3 cm pocketing dorsally. Small ulcerations/abrasions surrounding wounds. Assessment: Suspect healed fracture of RHL femur Puncture wounds and abscess at RHL - suspect bite wound Elevated ALT Underweight Dental disease - missing almost all teeth Plan: Sedated with 0.14mL telazol IM - adequate sedation Pelvis and RHL rads - bony proliferation and remodeling of RHL distal femur, otherwise NSF In house bloodwork - PCV, Chem, T4 Clipped and cleaned wounds, flushed with LRS, and left open for drainage Received convenia 8mg/kg SQ Received simbadol 0.24mg/kg SQ Received mirataz transdermal Consider onsior tomorrow if eating PCV: 33% Chem - Low creat 0.7, normal BUN 17 - Mild low Ca 7.5 - Mild low albumin 2.0 - Elevated ALT 311 T4: WNL
9/27/2025
SO: In medical on treatment for wound. Received convenia on 9/23 BAR, hiding inside of den. Does not tolerate handling eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: unable to visualize wound or see ambulating neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: wound P: sedated exam today to monitor wound progress 0.1ml dexmedetomidine 500mcg/ml 0.1ml ketamine 100mg/ml and 0.1ml butorphanol 10mg/ml IM Provided only light sedation Wound appears healed, limb thickened with some muscle wastage. Lost a little weight from intake zorbium for weight applied
9/28/2025
Issue List: - right HL wound - old healed right femoral fracture BAR eating well EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic PLN: WNL ABD: relaxed U/G: MI MSI: Ambulatory x 4 CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) wound right HL (nervous and difficult to visualize) P) CWSC
9/29/2025
Pet is eating and moving well. Urinated and defecated in litter box. Exam done in net MSI: 10 mm diameter area of granulation tissue visible distal RHL. No discharge seen or swelling palpable. A: Wound healing P: Move to holding.
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
KNOWN HISTORY:: Archer was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on his behavior history in a home environment. He was reported to have a right hind leg injury and being underweight. Upon examination, the veterinarian noticed a wound on his right hind leg of unknown origin.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 10/09/25 FB20 Archer is sitting on top of his den. When he sees staff member he immediately flattens himself against the wall of the kennel. He leans his head forward to sniff tool and tolerates some petting on his cheeks. 10/11/25 FB47 Archer was alert in the den and showing normal behavior and mentation. 10/14/25 Hisses, retreats further inside the den avoiding contact when attempting to pet with the scratcher tool. He lip licks and low growls while ending the interaction. 10/15/2025 ACFR Archer was in his den, but visible through the side den door, when the kennel door opened he hissed and ducked his head further inside. When approached with the tool, Archer hisses and actively avoids contact with the tool. He low growls during the interaction. When transporting in the den to another kennel, he continues to grumble and growl in his den during the transport and for some time after being placed in the new kennel.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back,Subdued
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Curious,Timid,Skittish,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,Other,New home adjustment period
Potential challenges comments:: Please note that this cat is being treated for a medical condition at the time of evaluation. It is difficult to determine at this time how the medical condition may be affecting the behavior.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3
RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Archer was inside his den, alert with wide eyes and dilated pupils, growling and hissing during the assessment. He allowed brief petting with a scratcher tool through a side portal door. When offered a squeeze up, he was hesitant but cautiously accepted it while staying aware of his surroundings. Archer tolerates attention and petting but may feel fearful or stressed in the shelter environment and could be intimidated by small children. He tends to be a bit more independent and might need time to adjust and warm up to a new home. Based on his behavior at the care center, he would likely thrive best in an experienced, adult-only household.