Animal Profile
Ned
Hello, my name is Ned. My animal id is #269386. I am a desexed male black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 6 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 10/28/2026, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance - cannot afford to care for.
Ned is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. He is an adult cat who enjoys pets but is suffering from diabetes mellitus and is not eating in shelter. He needs short term care in a veterinary clinic to regulate his insulin and then out-patient management in a quiet home. Behaviorally, Ned is curious, leans in for pets, will rollover, and remains calm when picked up.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Ned is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. He is an adult cat who enjoys pets but is suffering from diabetes mellitus and is not eating in shelter. He needs short term care in a veterinary clinic to regulate his insulin and then out-patient management in a quiet home. Behaviorally, Ned is curious, leans in for pets, will rollover, and remains calm when picked up. A volunteer writes: Ned is a handsome charcoal and silver semi long haired gent with golden eyes surrendered to us as his family could not afford his care anymore. Indeed, gorgeous Ned has diabetes mellitus(DM) on Insulin for the last seven months. He comes with lovely comments: quiet, friendly, lovable, playful, enjoys brushing...just a bit shy with new situations..Ned was a little weary in his first few days at the care center but as he is a smart and intuitive kitty, he revealed himself to be a sweet patient and a lovely pet to spend time with. A bonus, he is sooo beautiful and petting his smokey coat feels so soft to the touch....Ned is already neutered and aced his behavior evaluation. Ned is right now being evaluated and treated at the Manhattan Care Center for his DM. We are hoping that his condition will soon be well-controled, allowing Ned to go to his new home. He is a great cat who so deserves your attention and a great home! What my friends at ACC say about me: I lived with children in my previous home. I have lived with cats in my previous home. Cheek and chin scratches make me so happy! I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 15.7 lbs
10/28/2026
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reported 6y, possibly older Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: Owner surrender. Cannot afford treatment for Ned's diabetes Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Growling and hissing when approached. Elected sedation to allow for stress free handling and placement of continuous glucose monitor Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Objective T = P =wnl R =wnl BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with mild tartar and staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal external Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment diabetes mellitus overweight Prognosis: fair Plan: sedated for exam using 0.1ml dexmedetomidine 500mcg/ml, 0.1ml ketamine 100mg/ml, 0.1ml butorphanol 10mg/ml IM intake tasks bg 420 mg/dL Urine dipstick negative for ketones placed CGM administered 1 unit PZI, but likely will start tomorrow with 2 units BID 0.1ml antisedan IM uneventful recovery SURGERY: already neutered
10/29/2026
completed requested task BG= 400
10/29/2026
Urinalysis USG: 1.045 Glucose 3+ No ketones
10/30/2026
Hx: DM S: BAR, at front of kennel. Ate well o/n. Morning BG 369 mg/dL. O: EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, no sneezing or audible congestion ABD: Relaxed MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate/alert A: DM Eating well P: CWCT
10/31/2026
AM BG: 399 mg/dL Ate all his food and gave 2 units of Prozinc SQ PM BG HIGH, gave 2 units PZI SQ
11/1/2026
730am glucose monitor shows HIGH gave 2 units pz
11/1/2026
Pet BAR but did not eat this am. BG: too high to read Plan Prozinc 2 units SQ LRS 150 mls SQ sid x 2 days if pet tolerates Cerenia 10mg/ml 0.7 mls SQ sid x 2 days Simbadol 1.8mg/ml 0.9 ml sq
11/2/2026
Pet ate overnight. Plan c/w simbadol & sqf
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Upon intake, Ned enjoys eating Churus but began to growl when attempting to transfer out of the carrier.
Spay/Neuter status: No
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Ned is an estimated 6 yr old male who was surrendered due to him having diabetes and the client is not being able to afford further care.
Previously lived with:: adult, children (unknown age) and another cat
How is this cat around strangers?: Plays gently, comfortable after 2 weeks and actively avoids or retreats.
How is this cat around other cats?: Friendly, plays gently
Behavior Notes: Trims their nails: Struggles or squirms Brush their coat: Enjoys Pick up: Enjoys, unbothered Place in carrier: Enjoys, unbothered
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Diabetes, diagnosed 7 months ago and has been treated
For a New Family to Know: Ned is described to be friendly, loveable, quiet and observes from a far. They spend their time indoors, in the bedroom and loves spending time by the window. They also enjoy playing with balls and the laser! and enjoyed interactive playtime at least once daily. Ned loves watching pigeons from the window.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Indoor Cat Previously lived with: adult, children (unknown age) and another cat Behavior toward strangers: Plays gently, comfortable after 2 weeks and actively avoids or retreats. Behavior toward cats: Friendly, plays gently Bite or Scratch history: N/A Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Medium Other notes: Trims their nails: Struggles or squirms Brush their coat: Enjoys Pick up: Enjoys, unbothered Place in carrier: Enjoys, unbothered Ned is described to be friendly, loveable, quiet and observes from a far. They spend their time indoors, in the bedroom and loves spending time by the window. They also enjoy playing with balls and the laser and enjoyed interactive playtime at least once daily. Ned loves watching pigeons from the window.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Calm,Sweet,Affectionate
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Other
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 1
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Ned was lying in his kennel with neutral eyes and forward ears and quickly came to the front of his kennel when the handler approached. He scanned the room curiously before leaning into pets, his tail high and curled. He began rolling around while enjoying extensive petting. He eventually got up again to eat and when transitioning to pick up, he remained calm and tolerant. When placed back down, he returned to the front for more pets, but his tail began swaying back and forth. Ned interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience.