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Kay is a sweet young cat who is feline leukemia positive. He has an upper respiratory infection and is eating. Kay needs a quieter environment with more individualized attention than we can provide in shelter. Kay continues to seek attention and enjoys having his face cleaned.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Kay is a sweet young cat who is feline leukemia positive. He has developed a severe upper respiratory infection and is now not eating for us. Kay needs a more quiet environment with more individualized attention than we can provide in shelter. Kay continues to seek attention and enjoys having his face cleaned. A volunteer writes: Kay and all of his housemates were brought to the Manhattan Care Center as the family's allergies took a turn for the worst. Kay is said to be a very friendly, affectionate, playful and talkative lap cat, very good with visitors and children. He would not be fond of other cats, though. Kay started as timid at the care center but he knows his friends and we always have a great time together. He used to be a bit handshy but not anymore and now enjoys all the petting that sends him head bunting my hand and purring. He absolutely loves to play with feather wands and catnip toys(see his video). Kay is FeLV+ which means that his defences against infections and other conditions are lower than a regular cat. The FeLV virus is only transmissible to other cats but not to other species. As a result, Kay(who anyway prefers to live as a solo cat) should be adopted as the only kitty in the house. FeLV+ cats are just as great pets as non FeLV+ ones. They all need care and love. If you have it in you to adopt such a cat, come to the Manhattan Care Center, meet Kay, ask our adoption counselors about his health condition and hopefully take him home as your new beloved for ever best friend. What my friends at ACC say about me: I lived with children in my previous home. The staff think I would do best in a home where there are no other cats. Cheek and chin scratches make me so happy! I am a cat that is in need of a lap! I can't wait to be your new lap cat. I am finding the shelter a little overwhelming, but when it's just you and me and some peace and quiet you'll see what a love bug I am. I can be slow to adjust to new environments. I prefer to take things at my own pace. I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 10.1 lbs

Medical Notes

8/18/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2-4 years old based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - allows all handling but tense Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective T = P = WNL R = WNL BCS: 5/9 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 x4, flea dirt but no live fleas, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment FeLV+ Conjunctivitis OU- r/o infectious vs. other Intact male pHx wound to LFL in which penn rose drain was placed in 2024 Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake exam + tasks Await sort + behavior assessment Clean eyes SURGERY: Okay for surgery

8/29/2025

SO: Diagnosed with conjunctivitis on intake BAR, comes to kennel door seeking attention eent: eyes clear, mucoid ocular dc OU at medial canthus, no nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: conjunctivitis persistent P: erythromycin 1/4" strip OU BID x7d if tolerated

9/5/2025

Recheck conjunctivitis S: QAR and laying down in kennel, all food eaten in kennel. O: EEN- eyes clear, dried pinpoint brown discharge, no active nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L- Eupneic, no sneezing or audible congestion noted MSK/i- Ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat Neuro- alert/appropriate A: Conjunctivitis resolving Eating FeLV+ P: CTM P: Monitor

9/23/2025

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision.

9/24/2025

SO: neutered yesterday BAR, head bunting and seeking attention when approached eent: eyes clear, red mucoid ocular dc at medial canthus OU, serous nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated, but audible congestion msi: ambulatory x4, no apparent bleeding or dc noted from surgical wound neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: healing URI-mild P: fortiflora to support appetite with food SID PO x7d CTM while in care

9/26/2025

SO: Diagnosed with mild URI recently and on supportive care BAR, sitting at front of kennel eent: eyes clear, mucoid dc dried at medial canthus both eyes and mucoid dc dried on nasal planum h/l: eupneic, sniffling and sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: URI-moderate conjunctivitis P: move to medical isolation cidofovir ophthalmic 1 drop OU BID x10d 0.9ml doxycycline 50mg/ml PO SID x7d nebulize 15 mins SID x5d 100ml LRS sc SID x5d 0.45ml cerenia sc SID x5d clean face if tolerating monitor appetite

9/30/2025

Pet ate well o/n. EEN: Mild nasal congestion. No nasal discharge. Brown ocular discharge RESP: Eupneic A: URI resolving P: CTM Consider move out of medical isolation in a couple days

10/2/2025

QAR at front of kennel, ate wet food o/n. 3rd eyelid elevated OD, mild epiphora OU. P: Move to Cat ISO for quieter environment + continue to monitor resolution of signs

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Not handled Due to FAS.

Date of Intake: 8/17/2025

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

Basic Information:: Kay is a 3 yr old male DSH who was born in the previous owners home. Kay was surrendered along with 5 other DSH due to allergies of a family member in the home.

Previously lived with:: 3 adults, 2 children and 5 DSH

How is this cat around strangers?: Noted to be curious, shy, timid, warm before two weeks, prefer contact on own terms.

How is this cat around children?: Lived with a 14 yr old and a 12 yr old and noted to be curious, shy, timid and warm up before two weeks.

How is this cat around other cats?: Lived with 5 other DSH and noted to hiss.

How is this cat around dogs?: No experience

Behavior Notes: Noted to enjoy being brushes and picked up or help. Noted to have never had nails trimmed. Noted to struggle an squirm, become anxious and stressed when placed in a carrier.

Bite history:: None noted

Energy level/descriptors:: medium

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: Yes

Medical Notes: Surgery to left front leg in 2024 At a low cost vet clinic

For a New Family to Know: Kay is friendly, affectionate, very active, playful, talkative, lazy, couch potato, lap cat, aloof, prefers contact on own terms, fearful and independent. He was kept indoors with outdoor access. He spent most of his time in the living room and the window. He plays gently and likes to learn new tricks . He is rarely given interactive playtime. He enjoys scratching rough rope, carpet and fabric. He is very calm and talkative as per the previous owner. He was fed Meow Mix dry and wet cat food. He eats temptation cat treats. He had access to 1 litterbox which was shared with 5 other DSH. He also sued the bathroom in the yard. The litterbox had unscented, non clumping or clay litter. He has not been spraying or having litterbox accidents.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Previously lived with: 3 adults, 2 children (ages 12 and 14 years old), and 5 DSH Behavior toward strangers: Noted to be curious, shy, timid, warm before two weeks, prefer contact on own terms. Behavior toward children: noted to be curious, shy, timid and warm up before two weeks. Behavior toward cats: noted to hiss Behavior toward dogs: No experience Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: He had access to 1 litterbox which was shared with 5 other DSH. The litterbox had unscented, non clumping or clay litter. He also used the bathroom in the yard. He has not been spraying or having litterbox accidents. Energy level/descriptors: medium energy Other notes: Kay is friendly, affectionate, very active, playful, talkative, lazy, couch potato, lap cat, aloof, prefers contact on own terms, fearful and independent. He was kept indoors with outdoor access. He spent most of his time in the living room and the window. He plays gently and likes to learn new tricks . He is rarely given interactive playtime. He enjoys scratching rough rope, carpet and fabric. He is very calm and talkative as per the previous owner. He was fed Meow Mix dry and wet cat food. He eats temptation cat treats. Noted to enjoy being brushes and picked up or help. Noted to have never had nails trimmed. Noted to struggle an squirm, become anxious and stressed when placed in a carrier.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 9/22/25 ACFR Kay is laying in his cubby, sitting up and lip licking as the door is opened. He comes forward for a squeeze up, immediately eating it. When he is done eating, he stretches forward, allowing petting on the head, cheeks, and shoulders. He periodically pauses, tenses, and backs away but does remain receptive to petting and treats when offered again.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Calm,Sweet,Curious,Timid

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: He is very food motivated. We recommend using high-valued treats to build a positive association with human interactions and distract or encourage him in the event he has to be handled.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2

RECOMMENDATIONS:: No other cats OR multi-cat home with adopters experienced with introducing new cats

Recommendations comments:: Reported to hiss at other cats.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Kay was curled up at the back of the kennel with his head and ears forward, focused on the assessor with a neutral body and wide eyes. When spoken to and opening the door, he steps back, but he eagerly accepts treats offered. When pet on the head, he flinches, but he is easily distracted with more treats to tolerate petting. He allows cheek rubs and stroking his body but does not engage with the attention. The assessor continues to distract him with more treats to rotate his body. During pick up, he tenses up, stiffens out his limbs, and pushes against the assessor's body when held for 5 seconds. After placing him back down, he is easily coaxed forward with more treats to eat, beings purring, and tolerates more petting and cheek rubs. Kay tolerates attention and petting but appears to be moderately fearful or stressed in the shelter. He will likely need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend that he go to a home with some cat experience preferred or at least be well counseled in fearful cat behavior.