Legend
Hello, my name is Legend. My animal id is #236246. I am a male brown tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 9/8/2025, with the surrender reason stated as person health - allergies.
Sorry, this pet is for new hope partners only.
Pre-Screener FormLegend 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.
Let's get to know each other a bit more...
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 Legend 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: My favorite pastime is being visually admired! Pet me with your eyes! A volunteer writes: Legends are human (or cat, as the case may be) so it's progress over perfection as they maintain and we admire their legendary status. Legend was brought to us without a whole lot of information and he's told us repeatedly that the Care Center isn't the place for him to shine as he's meant to. When I introduced myself to Legend, he told me as much before returning to his den. He's the type of cat who prefers a pet with your eyes, not with your hands approach as he gets used to his new normal and, of course, being a legend. Even legends like Legend need a place to call home, so we hope you'll offer yours to him as he finds his way.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 11.9 lbs
9/9/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1 to 2 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender. Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Hissing, swatting and trying to flee from staff. Exam done in net. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective P = 160 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, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male 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 Apparently healthy Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks SURGERY: Okay for surgery. Combo test and microchip at surgery.
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
KNOWN HISTORY:: Legend was brought in with limited information on his behavior history in a home environment.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 9/17/25 Hisses and strikes at the scratcher tool through the side portal door in the den when attempting to make contact. Ended the interaction to help reduce stress.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back,Subdued
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Curious,Timid,Skittish,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Legend was resting upon approach but appeared alert and tense, with wide eyes and a defensive posture. He hissed in response to gentle talking and watched cautiously from the side portal of his enclosure. When an attempt was made to engage using a scratcher tool, he retreated and struck out, showing clear signs of stress and discomfort. The assessment was ended early to avoid further escalation, and treats were left behind. Overall, Legend is currently highly fearful and reactive, requiring a very slow, hands-off approach to help him feel safe and begin building trust. Legend is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.