Animal Profile
Zion
Hello, my name is Zion. My animal id is #76098. I am a desexed male black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years 11 months 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 5/26/2024, with the surrender reason stated as person health - medical.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Zion is on the at-risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. He has warmed up some with staff using treats to build a positive association however do 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. He 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.
Let's get to know each other a bit more...
This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Due to the detailed behavior issues, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. If you are interested in adopting or fostering, please fill out the pre-screener form. This animal is not directly available for adoption through ACC and is only available by completing the pre-screener form.Adoption inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Zion is on the at-risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. He has warmed up some with staff using treats to build a positive association however do 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. He 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. I can be slow to adjust to new environments. I prefer to take things at my own pace. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 18.4 lbs
9/19/2019
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 10w Microchip noted on Intake? no, placed during LVT intake History : stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Allowed all handling with soft body Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective P =wnl R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: deciduous teeth present PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, small patch of hair loss on lip, wood's lamp negative CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal external Assessment apparently healthy kitten Prognosis: good Plan: intake tasks neuter SURGERY: Okay for surgery
9/19/2019
SO: recheck area of hair loss on lip appears much less prominent A: suspect hair loss from abrasion P: monitor for progression
5/28/2024
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3-5 years based on the condition of teeth and eyes Microchip noted on Intake? Positive History: Owner surrender Subjective: BAR H pink 1 sec Observed Behavior - high FAS; hissed, trying to bite, striking, ear back; tail tucked under Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Evidence of Neglect- No Objective P = 200hr R = 40rr BCS 8/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: NSF PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, large bladder U/G: MC MSI: before sedation ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, obese CNS: before sedation mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment Obese High FAS Large bladder r/o retaining urine vs other Prognosis: fair Plan: Telazol- 0.18 ml IM; had to give 0.15 ml IM additionally because initial dosage ineffective Intake procedures Monitor urinations BG- 139 mg/dl In house urine dipstick: blood- negative glucose-negative specific gravity- 1.030
6/13/2024
Noted during rounds to be sneezing S: QAR, hissing/growling O: EEN: eyes clear, clear nasal discharge H/L: Eupneic but sneezing repeatedly Neuro: Alert/appropriate A: Mild URI P: Fortiflora 1 packet PO SID x7d Nebulization SID x5d in kennel
6/16/2024
No URI symptoms
9/21/2019
ASPCA cat neuter Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision.
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
will nip and swat when pet for too long cries a lot, will hide in fear
Date of Intake: 5/26/2024
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Zion is a 4 y/o black male neutered cat that was adopted from ACC in September of 2019 surrender reason; Owner's health on the decline
Previously lived with:: 2 adults
How is this cat around strangers?: Zion is noted to hiss, stress meow, avoid, actively hides preferring contact on their own terms Zion with visitors: same behaviors as with strangers
Behavior Notes: Zion enjoys when getting their coat brushed(although he will hiss and meow about it) as well as when he is held and or picked up. will stress meow, hiss, growl and swat when nails are trimmed, placed in carrier. gets easily overstimulated
Energy level/descriptors:: high
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Zion is an indoor cat only that is noted to be fearful, independent, preferring contact on their own terms. Zion can also be a talkative, very friendly and playful lazy couch potato who can be affectionate once comfortable. Likes to be in the living room and at the window Loves to play rough, chase and pounce on toys, stalk and pounce on feet, likes to fetch and liked to play hide and seek Zion enjoys both wet and dry food from blue buffalo and enjoys wildly natural tuna cut treats. Previous owner stated her favorite thing about Zion was he get super cuddly when comfortable and he likes to chirp at birds
KNOWN HISTORY:: Indoor Cat Previously lived with: 2 adults Behavior toward strangers and visitors: noted to hiss, stress meow, avoid, actively hides preferring contact on their own terms Bite or Scratch history: None reported Litter box training: No concerns reported Energy level/descriptors: High energy Other notes: Noted to be fearful, independent, preferring contact on their own terms. He can also be a talkative, very friendly and playful lazy couch potato who can be affectionate once comfortable. Likes to be in the living room and at the window. Loves to play rough, chase and pounce on toys, stalk and pounce on feet, likes to fetch and liked to play hide and seek. He cries a lot, will hide in fear. He enjoys when getting his coat brushed (although he will hiss and meow about it) as well as when he is held and or picked up. He will stress meow, hiss, growl, and swat when nails are trimmed or when being placed in a carrier. He gets easily overstimulated (he will nip and swat when pet for too long). Previous owner stated her favorite thing about Zion was he get super cuddly when comfortable and he likes to chirp at birds. Zion enjoys both wet and dry food from blue buffalo and enjoys wildly natural tuna cut treats.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 5/31/24 Vol. Deep in hidey box - could not see him. Put in treat bowl, no reaction. Put squeeze treat on extended clicker and rested by entry - no reaction. After a few minutes moved tool and Zion hard swatted. Ended interaction. 6/1/24 Vol. Zion was inside his den, growling as the door was opened. I continued to sweet talk him, then extended the tool with the treat. He swatted hard. 6.4.24 FB04 Hissed and spat when staff initially approached kennel. Offered food, soft-talked and Zion chose to go to the other side of his double and wait for staff to put his food in. 6/6/24 FB26 Resting inside his litter box upon approach. Alert with eyes wide. Hissing upon approach. When spoken softly to he was curious enough to slowly engage seeking out offered treats by the front. He was huffing and puffing throughout the assessment. Wary with his surroundings while scanning the room. He will continue to hiss but while eating he briefly allows petting with the scratcher tool along his head. Seems conflicted. 6/8/24 Vol. Inside den box when approached & opened door. Soon after, stuck his head out of den. A bunch of sneezes. Offered dry treats & squeeze up on scratcher. Will eat if left in front. Back into den or swat scratcher tool if try to pet. Also hisses. 6.23.24 FB04 At front meowing for attention, rubbing against bars. 6.25.24 FB04 At front meowing with very dilated pupils. Staff opened door and presented felt flower sprayed with catnip. Zion played for a brief moment, sniffed staff's hand, raised paw then gave warning swat. Conflicted...which is progress! 6/26/24 FB26 Curious by the front. Alert with neutral eyes. Seems interested when spoken softly to. Reaching out for attention. When placing offered treats inside his kennel, he went to eat. While eating, he allows brief pets along his head after slowly opening the kennel door. Kept the interaction short to record the progress.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Skittish,Independent,Bold,Timid
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period,Rough play,Overstimulation
Potential challenges comments:: Overstimulation: Reported he gets easily overstimulated (he will nip and swat when pet for too long). Rough play: Reported that he loves to play rough, chase and pounce on toys, stalk and pounce on feet, likes to fetch and liked to play hide and seek.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Zion was inside his den upon approach. After lifting up den cover for a visual he began to growl alert with eyes wide, pupils dilated. Ears erect and forward. When attempting to pet with the scratcher tool through the side portal door, he quickly swatted and lunged in place moving the den forward. Zion is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. He is extremely fearful in the shelter environment and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.