Azriel
Hello, my name is Azriel. My animal id is #257390. I am a desexed male white cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 8 months 3 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 6/16/2026.
Azriel needs at risk placement for medical reasons. He is a sweet young male neutered cat with a heart murmur and an enlarged heart. He needs a cardiology consult including an echocardiogram to manage his condition.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Azriel needs at risk placement for medical reasons. He is a sweet young male neutered cat with a heart murmur and an enlarged heart. He needs a cardiology consult including an echocardiogram to manage his condition. A volunteer writes: Azalea is a young man found scared frozen in a park by a Good Samaritan who thought he was hurt. Thank goodness, he was not!. What a cute kitty, cream and orange, shy but curious and wanting to make friends. Azalea takes a while to come out of his hiding box, his safe place, one step forward, two steps backward but in the end, the desire to be petted and loved is stronger(see his video). Nothing is known about Azalea. He is for sure a gentle cat who nevertheless will need for a start an understanding, loving and patient adopter who will give him time to come out of his shell and bloom at his own pace. Azalea is too adorable. You need to meet him! Come to the Manhattan Care Center and adopt this little jewel! What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! Cheek and chin scratches make me so happy! Azriel was in the den looking out and appearing calm while in the load position. He sniffed treats and then enjoyed all petting, leaning in for cheek rubbing and gently closing his eyes. He is a sweet cat who remained in place but is doing very well. Azriel interacts with the assessor, solicits & appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 9.7 lbs
6/17/2026
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1-2 years based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - tense but allows all handling Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: T = P = WNL R = WNL BCS: 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, intact male, 2 scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment: underweight Intact male Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Await sort FAST TRACK CANDIDATE SURGERY: Okay for surgery
6/23/2026
Progress exam S/O: Reported to be E/D/U/D normally, no C/S/V/D. P is BAR, pink mm. No ocular or nasal discharge. Eupneic. No abdominal distention. Alert and adequate mentation, no neuro deficits observed. No ectoparasites visible. A: Apparently healthy, no clinical signs consistent with infectious disease P: OK for transport and health certificate
6/24/2026
EEN: clear nasal discharge, nasal congestion, sneezing ORAL: Drooling, no oral lesions RESP: increased inspiratory effort and open mouth breathing A: URI r/o viral Plan LRS 100 mls sq sid x 3 days Cerenia 10mg/ml 0.4 ml SQ sid x 3d move to medical isolation
6/25/2026
Hx: moderate URI S: QAR on top of den, wet food eaten in its entirety. O: EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, no sneezing but mild audible congestion noted. Open mouth. ABD: Relaxed MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally WNL A: Moderate URI Eating P: Continue with supportive care Zorbium for appropriate weight Rx: Doxycycline 100mg/ml 0.4 ml PO SID x7d
6/27/2026
Hx: moderate URI S: QAR on top of den, wet food disturbed but did not eat as much as yesterday. Hypersalivating when food presented. O: EENT: Eyes clear, yellow clear nasal discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, but audible congestion noted. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally WNL A: Moderate URI Hyporexia when compared to yesterday P: Restarting supportive care LRS 100mls SQ q24hr x3d Cerenia 10mg/ml 0.4 ml SQ q24hr x3d Vitamin B12 0.25 ml SQ once
6/28/2026
FVRCP booster to be given due to panleukopenia exposure
6/29/2026
Pet sitting on den. EEN: sl yellow liquid nasal discharge. No ocular discharge RESP: Increased inspiratory effort A: Pet may have eaten chicken overnight P: Mirtazapine 1 1/2 inch strip on pinna sid x 5 days
6/30/2026
Pet is QAR and eating while on mirtazapine
7/1/2026
ADMINISTERED FVRCP RFL
7/2/2026
SO: In medical isolation on treatment for moderate URI BAR, comes to front of kennel, soliciting attention eent: eyes clear, but mild blepharospasm and epiphora OU, mild mucoid nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: URI-moderate improving blepharospasm-r/o viral v other P: extending doxycycline 3 days cidofovir 1 drop OU BID x7d
7/3/2026
SO: In medical on treatment for moderate URI and conjunctivitis BAR, comes to kennel door, holding eyes closed, appears to be eating with good appetite eent: scant nasal dc apparent and epiphora and blepharospasm appreciated h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: URI mild conjunctivitis P: adding zorbium for pain relief continue cidofovir and adding ofloxacin 1 drop OU BID x7d
7/5/2026
Issue List: - URI - conjunctivitis eating Q-BAR H EENT: OS ocular discharge noted and mild blepharospasms H/L: eupneic U/G: MI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, normal hair coat CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) improving URI signs; has been eating P) CWSC moving to cat iso
7/7/2026
S: recheck URI, OS chemosis and blepharospasm O: BAR, comes to kennel door eent: OS significant chemosis, epiphora and blepharospasm h/l: eupneic gi: eating well now, no V/D msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: URI-moderate P: Has been 3-4d with eye meds. Continue to treat in place. Recheck progress in 3 days.
7/10/2026
Significant periocular swelling OS with erythema, last day of ofloxacin today S: QAR, eating well O: EEN- OD clear, OS periocular swelling and erythema with superficial abrasion, no nasal discharge H/L- eupneic, no coughing/sneezing/sniffling MSK/i- ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat Neuro- alert/appropriate A: URI resolving Conjunctivitis OS persisting P: Adding NSAIDs to help with inflammation, pet has already been on Cidofovir and Ofloxacin could consider erythromycin but want to try anti-inflammatories first Rx: Onsior 6mg tab PO SID x5d
7/11/2026
Moderate conjunctivitis OS Plan erythromycin 1/4 inch strip OS bid x 7d
7/18/2026
Recheck conjunctivitis OS S: BAR, head bunting front of kennel. All food eaten. O: EEN- periocular erythema OS and ventral eyelid margin slightly swollen but no apparent discharge OS, no yellow nasal discharge H/L- eupneic, but intermittent sneezing MSK/i- ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat Neuro- alert/appropriate A: Mild URI lingering Conjunctivitis OS persisting P: Gentamicin drops 1 drop OS BID x7d
7/22/2026
BAR and eating. EEN: No ocular or nasal discharge RESP: Eupneic A: URI and conjunctivitis resolved Plan Move out of isolation
7/27/2026
Cleaned face & removed e-collar
7/30/2026
SO: BAR, comes to kennel door seeking attention eent: eyes clear mild discoloration periocular fur OS, but no apparent dc, no nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: apparently healthy P: CTM
8/4/2026
Reject for surgery due to heart murmur. As per outside vet: Mild dental disease Grade 4/6 heart murmur, normal bronchovesicular sounds bilaterally Sneezing on intake
8/5/2026
S/O: Noted to have grade 4/6 heart murmur Ausculted today and no heart murmur heard BAR and eating A: Heart murmur not ausculted P: Neuter in house
8/6/2026
Pre-Op Exam S: BAR O: EEN- eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge H/L- normal sinus rhythm, no murmur noted, eupneic, no sneezing or audible congestion MSK/i- ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat Neuro- alert/appropriate A: Appears to be a good anesthetic candidate P: Neuter today
8/6/2026
[Surgery - Cat Neuter] Was this cat a Cryptorchid? No Routine Feline Neuter Self tie of spermatic cord Green Linear Tattoo Placed near Midline Surgeon: 2172
8/7/2026
In trial adopter home for recheck exam
9/5/2026
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~1-3 years based on dentition / condition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive History: Returned from TA for heart murmur and occasionally panting and open mouth breathing, noted to have an enlarged heart at ER Subjective: BARH, pink moist mm, CRT <2s Observed Behavior - Friendly, soliciting attention, started vocalizing during blood draw Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: P = WNL R = WNL BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, Grade 4 systolic HM, CRT < 2s, Lungs clear, eupneic, negative ITC ABD: Soft, nonpainful, no masses palpated U/G: Male - neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, full orthopedic exam not performed INT: Healthy hair coat, no masses noted, no ectoparasites seen, erythemic superficial wounds on ventral neck and right side CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Wood's Lamp Exam: Not performed Assessment: Grade 4/6 heart murmur Superficial wounds on neck and side r/o skin infection vs ECG vs neoplasia vs other Prognosis: Fair Plan: OK for appropriate intake tasks Cleaned wounds with chlorohex Duoxo mousse on spots BID for 7 days ProBNP - unable to collect Recheck spots in 3 days SURGERY: Okay for surgery
9/6/2026
Drew blood for ProBNP panel, sent to lab
9/8/2026
Pet is QAR and eating. CV/RESP: Grade 4/6 murmur. RR about 36 cardiac probnp 1500 very elevated r/o cardiomegaly Plan Advise at risk placement for echocardiogram and chronic medications.
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
KNOWN HISTORY:: Azriel was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on his behavior history in a home environment.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Calm,Sweet,Affectionate
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Other,New home adjustment period
Potential challenges comments:: Possibly but only due to history of being a little bit shy, but she seems fine now. Please note that this cat is being treated for a medical condition at the time of evaluation. It does not appear that the medical condition is affecting his behavior.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 1
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: 6/20/26 Azriel was crouched in his cubby with dilated eyes and forward ears. He sniffed the treats offered to him but showed no further interest, instead keeping his eyes on the handler. When offering their hand, Azalea leaned forward and sniffed it before slowly leaning into petting. He eventually came forward for more pets. When the handler transitioned to pick up, his body tensed as he squirmed slightly. After being placed down, he returned to leaning into pets before eventually eating his treats. 7/21/26 Azriel was in the den looking out and appearing calm while in the load position. He sniffed treats and then enjoyed all petting, leaning in for cheek rubbing and gently closing his eyes. He is a sweet cat who remained in place but is doing very well. Azriel interacts with the assessor, solicits & appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience.
