Animal Profile
Muchi
Hello, my name is Muchi. My animal id is #42662. I am a desexed female brown tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 6 years 11 months 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 4/27/2025, with the surrender reason stated as animal behavior - aggressive towards people.
Muchi is on the at-risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. She 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. She 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. Muchi is on the at-risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. She 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. She 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 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 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. I will flourish in a calm environment and a low-traffic home. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I would do best in a home with only adult humans.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 8.1 lbs
9/28/2018
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative, placed 985113002143256 Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: allowed handling but tense and shaking throughout Sex: intact female Estimated Age: appx 3m Subjective: surrendered as a stray with three siblings, no history, fleas seen, seemingly healthy Eyes: clear Ears: waxy d/c, easily cleaned Oral Exam: deciduous Heart: WNL Lungs: WNL Abdomen: WNL Musculoskeletal: WNL BCS 5/9 Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: fleas Plan: DVM intake
9/30/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Estimated 12-14 weeks based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned neg History : Stray kitten found outside with two littermates Subjective: Alert, mews, sits on exam table Observed Behavior - Tense but allows all handling Evidence of Cruelty seen - None Evidence of Trauma seen - None Objective BAR-H, MMs pink and moist, BCS 4.5/9 EENT: Mild brown/black granular debris AU. Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean teeth - four adult maxillary Is; C's and PMs are decid. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Soft, non painful, no masses palpated, not distended U/G: Female, small vulva and nipples, no discharge or masses MSI: Flea dirt but no fleas. Ambulatory x 4, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Assessment: 1. Suspect ear mites 2. Flea dirt Prognosis: Good Plan: 1. Cleaned ears and administered Tresaderm AU - continue Tresaderm AU SID x4 more days 2. Administered 0.04 ml ivermectin SQ today - repeat in 10-14 days SURGERY: Okay for surgery 1088
10/1/2018
[Pre-OP Exam Template] S: BAR, friendly, allowed all handling, ate half of her food this morning O: EENT: Clear OU, mild debris AU, nndc Oral Exam: NSF H/L: Reg, no obvious murmur, ssp, lungs clear/eupenic, no c/s Abd: SNP MSI: Amb x 4, flea dirt noted but no live fleas, otherwise wnl Mentation: A/A UG:F/I, no obvious spay scar or tattoo A: Hx of flea dirt Hx of ear mites (on tresaderm and got ivermectin 9/30/18) Otherwise apparently healthy P: Proceed with spay today Will give Cerenia 1 mg/kg IV before spay since she ate a small amount Recheck ears and flea dirt in 2 weeks ADDENUMDUM 5:22 pm: -Live fleas noted during spay -Fluid-filled intestines noted once abdomen examined with mild to moderate amount of peritoneal fluid -Diarrhea with intermittent rectal prolapse noted (was able to reduce it) -Spay went well with uneventful recovery -Gave Capstar 1/2 tab rectally -Gave Praziquantel 0.2 mL IM for possible intestinal parasites -Send fecal sample to lab-IL2463, dvm to check tomorrow Start metronidazole PO BID x 5 days
10/1/2018
Anesthesia Summary: Feline OHE Pre Medication/Induction: Ketamine 100mg/mL injectable, __0.06_mL IM Dexdomitor 0.5mg/mL injectable, _0.03___mL IM Butorphanol 10mg/mL injectable, _0.02__mL IM Anesthesia Notes: (Add any ET tube size, type of breathing circuit and breathing bag size here as well as notes about intraoperative emergency drugs/why you gave them, or other notable items here) Size __3__fr. ET tube placed, maintained general anesthesia throughout procedure on isoflurane and O2. Used non-rebreathing system with __0.5__L bag. __22__g IVC placed in __R_ saphenous vessel. Intraoperative IV LRS at 10mL/kg/hr: ___13__mL/hr Peri-Operative NSAID/ Pain Med: Robenacoxib (Onsior) 20mg/mL injectable, _0__mL, SQ, once, for post-operative pain relief. Given pre/post operatively. Simbadol 1.8mg/mL injectable, _0.2__mL SQ, once, for pain relief, given post-operatively. Other: (State all additional medications during the pet’s peri-operative period) Cerenia 10 mg/ml, 0.13ml IV pre op Praziquantel 0.2 ml IM post op Recovery Status (Note “Uneventful” or “Other” and describe): Uneventful Post-operative Medications Prescribed: Cat Spays (Less than 3 months old): Simbadol 1.8mg/mL injectable, _0.2__mL, SQ, once a day for 2 days beginning the day after surgery. Cat Spays (Greater than 3 months old): Onsior 20mg/mL injectable, ___mL, SQ, once a day for 2 days beginning the day after surgery. Simbadol 1.8mg/mL injectable, ___mL, SQ, once a day for 2 days beginning the day after surgery. Onsior Dose: 2mg/kg Simbadol Dose: 0.24mg/kg Anesthetist/Surgical Monitor (P#’s): ___0391___/__1489___
4/27/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 8-12 years based on the condition of teeth and eyes Microchip noted on Intake? Positive History: Owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - high FAS; hissed, striking, ears back Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Evidence of Neglect- No Objective P = 200hr R = 40rr BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge; ocular discharge OD noted Oral Exam: 2/4 dental disease; oligodontia PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, no apparent murmur, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, fecal material in colon U/G: FS; tattoo MSI: before sedation ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, overweight CNS: before sedation mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment High FAS Overweight Dental disease Ocular discharge OD r/o old viral infection vs other Prognosis: Fair Plan: Telazol- 0.16 ml IM Intake procedures DOH-B quarantine observation
5/6/2025
On 5/6/2025 at approximately 9:05 AM, Muchi was examined. The patient has appropriate mentation at this time (no neurological signs present) and has not exhibited any neurological signs while at MACC. Hx: on DOH for biting a person BAR eent- no nasal and no ocular discharge hl- clear and eupneic msi- ambulatory x 4; bcs- 5/9 neuro- no apparent deficits A) no apparent neuropathy present P) consider removing from DOH observation
5/15/2025
Rabies Vaccine given in right hind in den ser:18640 exp:09/11/2026
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Basic Information:: Muchi is a 7 year old female DSH owner is surrendering due to her being aggressive towards his mother.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult
How is this cat around strangers?: Around strangers and visitors, Muchi hides initially. She prefers contact on her own terms. Actively avoids or retreats. She also hisses.
How is this cat around children?: no experience
How is this cat around other cats?: no expereience
How is this cat around dogs?: no experience
Behavior Notes: Trims their nails : never done Brushes their coat: never done Picks up or holds them: hisses places them in a carrier: struggles or squirms and stress meows
Bite history:: Dakota did not try to bite the finder.
Energy level/descriptors:: medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Muchi prefers contact on her own terms. She is also very bold and fearless. she spends all her time indoor and likes to be where people are, the kitchen, and bedroom. She is not interested in play. Muchi likes scratch on carpet and ropes. Owner loves how she loves to be scratched on her body. she enjoys eating dry food. she has a habit of hiding in whens afraid, plays roughly, and tends to scratch people.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Indoor Cat Previously lived with: 1 adult Behavior toward strangers: Around strangers and visitors, Muchi hides initially. She prefers contact on her own terms. Actively avoids or retreats. She also hisses. Scratch history: Yes, reported when Muchi got startled by the owner adjusting the blankets, causing her to lunge which lead to a scratch incident. The scratch was treated at home with no need for hospital care. Litter box training: No concerns reported Energy level/descriptors: Medium Other notes: Muchi prefers contact on her own terms. She is also very bold and fearless. She spends all her time indoor and likes to be where people are, the kitchen, and bedroom. She is not interested in play. Muchi likes scratch on carpet and ropes. Owner loves how she loves to be scratched on her body. she enjoys eating dry food. she has a habit of hiding when she is afraid, plays roughly, and tends to scratch people. Hisses when picked up or held. Struggles or squirms and stress meows when placed in a carrier.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: Prior Assessment on 05/04/2025: Muchi is a shy, timid, and independent cat. She was hiding in the den lying down and hisses at the assessor with a tense body and wide, dilated eyes when removing the den cover. She steps back and sniffs treats offered on the scratcher tool but softly hisses when pet on the head. She lowers her head with her ears tilted to the side and continues to repeatedly softly hiss when receiving cheek rubs. She lip licks, looks back, softly hisses again, and begins when stroking her body and applying gentle upward pressure on her side and chest. Pick up was not attempted in order to reduce stress. 6/6/25 Vol. One eye is runny and she is sneezing. Out in main cage sticking paws through - retreated into bottom cubby with activity in the room. Came right up for squeeze treat bowl, dodging any hand interaction while eating - she pulled back to sit erect when finished. Approached with scratcher tool, Muchi resisted at first, sniffing, dodging, lifting paw to push away and a few gentle tool nibbles but finally crouched down and allowed head and chin scratches with tool. She did not come out of a crouch but stretched out neck for chin scratches. Gave plenty of scratches and sweet talk and ended interaction. 6/7/25 Vol. Muchi is sitting upright in the back of the cubby, tail wrapped loosely, eyes, ears, whiskers neutral. Ignores the squeeze up treat on the tool, rising up further and tightening her tail to avoid being pet by the tool. She batted lightly at my extended finger but continued to look out with soft eyes. She hesitated before gobbling up some temptations dropped in front of her, allowed some brief petting while snacking, then batted at my hand again. A bit conflicted. 6/10/25 Vol. Hiding behind her privacy sheet. No interest in Squeeze-ups; hissed and swatted at the clicker. But did enjoy eating the canned tuna. No interest in the cat dancer or laser. 6/13/25 Vol. n bottom cubby, crouched behind privacy paper - sitting up erect in the back when it was removed. Opened cubby door and she looked at treat bowl but did not come forward. Allowed head scratches with tool after sniffing and examining it carefully. Allowed head and chin scratches, stretching neck out and, at times, rubbing and bumping and at other times, looking at it warily. She finally came forward to sniff treat bowl (as if it was not to her liking) but came forward a little more - I approached with hand and she lifted paw as if to bat it away and retreated. Stayed still until attention diverted and ended interaction. Came back a little later - he was on top of hidey box, alert, head up, eyes and ears normal Opened door, Ernie hissed and watched as put in treat bowl - he then jumped down to lunge and swat at door and hand (did not make any contact)Removed and swung door closed. Distracted Ernie as closed door completely and put on carabiner so he would not lunge again Ended interaction
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Curious,Timid,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3
RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home
Recommendations comments:: Adult only home due to fearfulness and bite/scratch history.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Muchi was in her kennel lying with a tense body when the assessor approached. Muchi immediately hissed, and lunged as the assessor opened the door to her kennel. The assessor did not try to push forward with petting or physical contact. Muchi continued to growl and hiss a for a couple of minutes and then calmed down, keeping a tense body and lip licking for the rest of the interaction. Muchi tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. She may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center and reported in the previous home with a bite/scratch history, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.