Animal Profile
Rumeni
Hello, my name is Rumeni. My animal id is #236442. I am a desexed male orange tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 16 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 9/11/2025, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- owner elderly.
Rumeni has been placed on the at-risk list for medical reasons. He is elderly, frail and has chronic kidney disease. He needs care and attention that we cannot provide.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Rumeni has been placed on the at-risk list for medical reasons. He is elderly, frail and has chronic kidney disease. He needs care and attention that we cannot provide. A volunteer writes: Rumeni means to "make red" in Romanian language. Well, our Rumeni is a beautiful seasoned Ginger(with lots of freckles) at ...sixteen years of age. His owner surrendered him for personal reasons, letting us know, though, that Rumeni is a friendly, playful and quiet lap kitty. I am not a cat but I could see that Rumeni was shock frozen when I met him yesterday.. We tried to make him feel comfortable and housed him in our interaction room where he has countless resting places, a window to see cars, people and pigeons...and good soft food to munch on. This sudden change in his life is breath taking, heart stopping, brainfogging...He stayed very still in one place, stern looking although he accepted caresses and even leaned a little against our hands. He is eating now and that is a good thing. We are hoping that Rumeni will realize that we are all rooting for him and will start very soon to perk up(look at his new video!). We all feel deeply for this very senior cat and would love, love, love to see Rumeni moving quickly to a loving and caring retirement home suitable for his advanced age. I am looking for a home with a patient person. Cheek and chin scratches make me so happy! I can go home today! I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. I am a sweet, social, older gentleman, looking for the perfect forever home! I have lived with cats in my previous home.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 8.6 lbs
9/12/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 15-17 years based on dentition + ocular changes, c/w prior reports Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - does not come out of den on own, but is easily handled when taken out of den, frozen for tasks and exam, lip licking periodically 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: Iris atrophy OU, ears have coffee ground debris AU and alopecia on caudal aspect of pinnae AU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Oligodontia, thick calculus on remaining dentition (PDDZ 4/4) PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, neutered male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dorsal muscle wasting, dull but otherwise healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Severe dental disease Geriatric suspect chronic condition Neutered male Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Await sort Clean ears Applied selarid CBC/CHM/TT4 in house SURGERY: Already neutered
9/12/2025
CBC- nsf CHM Glucose 112 mg/dL SDMA 20 ug/dL (0-14) Creatinine 2.7 mg/dL (0.8-2.4) BUN 32 mg/dL Lytes WNL Mild hyperglobulinemia 5.4 g/dL Albumin WNL ALT/ALP WNL TT4 WNL A: Unremarkable CBC Evidence of renal disease based on elevation in SDMA and creatinine Mild hyperglobulinemia- r/o inflammation vs. other P: Collect urine sample for urinalysis to assess USG Monitor appetite Consider renal diet when placed/adopted
9/13/2025
Urine sample collected and sent out to Idexx
9/14/2025
Urine specific gravity (fee catch)- 0.019 (dilute) The dilute urine and azotemia support a diagnosis of chronic renal disease. recommend EHR if not placed
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Spay/Neuter status: Yes
Date of Intake: 9/11/2025
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Rumeni is an approx 16 year old orange tabby altered male cat that was surrendered to ACC due to owner being elderly. The owner's had Rumeni since he was a kitten and reported no heath concerns.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult 1 cat
How is this cat around strangers?: Rumeni is reported to be tolerant and curious of strangers.
How is this cat around children?: unknown
How is this cat around other cats?: Rumeni has lived with a 3 year old male cat and was reported to be tolerant of him.
How is this cat around dogs?: unknown
Behavior Notes: Rumeni has not been given a bath or had his nails trimmed. He will allow and enjoys having his coat to be brushed.
Bite history:: none
Energy level/descriptors:: medium
For a New Family to Know: He is reported to be friendly, quiet, a couch potato, and a lap cat. He has been kept indoors only and will spend most of his time where people are or in the bedroom. He will play with anything that he finds on the floor. He will scratch on wooden furniture. He has been fed nulo wet and dry food that regulates hairballs. he is litter box trained with an uncovered box with pine pellets as litter. He has access to 3 litter boxes that are in the bedroom and in the closet.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Rumeni Previously lived with: 1 adult 1 cat Behavior toward strangers: tolerant and curious Behavior toward cats: tolerant Bite or Scratch history: None reported Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: medium Other notes: He is reported to be friendly, quiet, a couch potato, and a lap cat. He has been kept indoors only and will spend most of his time where people are or in the bedroom. He will play with anything that he finds on the floor. He will scratch on wooden furniture. He has been fed nulo wet and dry food that regulates hairballs.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,Sweet,Curious
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: New home adjustment period
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 1
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Rumeni was resting calmly in his cubby upon approach, with a loose body and relaxed eyes. When the kennel door was opened and he was spoken to gently, he responded with head bunts and eagerly accepted treats. He allowed gentle petting on his head and cheeks, and remained tolerant during a brief pick-up, allowing full-body petting while held. After being placed back down, he continued to accept attention and petting calmly. Rumeni interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience.