Animal Profile
Tio
Hello, my name is Tio. My animal id is #240136. I am a desexed male black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 14 years 1 months old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 10/25/2025.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Tio is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. He is a sweet, geriatric cat with a poor appetite and an upper respiratory tract infection. He enjoys other cats and needs a home to recover from his infection.
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. Tio is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. He is a sweet, geriatric cat with a poor appetite and an upper respiratory tract infection. He enjoys other cats and needs a home to recover from his infection. My foster writes: Senor Tio is not all at all a senior. Active, gentle, curious. He likes human company as well as other felines and will make himself comfortable at your feet and by you side. Never grumpy always alert and active and friendly. he would gladly share your home and all the comforts you can provide. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! I am a sweet older gentleman, looking for the perfect forever home! Tio is laying on his side in the back of the den, pupils dilated. As the den cover is lifted, he presses his body closer to the back wall, slightly tense. He tolerates all petting, leaning into it and relaxing his body slightly when he is pet on his head and cheeks. Tio is not able to be coaxed out of the den but is able to be easily lifted from inside of the den, remaining calm when held. Tio is a shy, sweet cat who interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience. 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.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 8.1 lbs
10/26/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 13 to 18 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive History: Stray Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - Tense body for exam Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective P = 160 R = WNL BCS 2-3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, black debris AU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Severe tartar and gingival recession PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male neutered MSI: General muscle wasting. Decreased skin turgor. Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, unkempt hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: WNL externally Assessment Ear mites Emaciated Dehydrated Periodontal disease stage 3/4 r/o chronic metabolic disease vs neoplasia vs other Prognosis: Poor Plan: Intake tasks Selamectin 45 mg topical Chem cbc t4 UA SURGERY: Already neutered
10/26/2025
Drew blood/urine for chem/cbc/t4/UA via cysto to IDEXX o/n
10/27/2025
Tio ate well overnight and passed a lot of feces in litter box. Urine was normal. chem cbc HCT 31% low end of normal WBCs 18k wnl Lymph 7k sl high Monos 0.7k sl high chem screen kidney values wnl TP 8.3 g/dl wnl ALT 419 high ALP 61 sl elevated GGT 2 wnl Tbili 0.6 mg/dl sl elevated T4 1.3 g/dl wnl UA via cystocentesis s.g. 1.037 ph 6 2+ urine protein glucose negative no bacteria A: Mild elevation in liver enzymes Hyperbilirubemia - mild Borderline anemic Emaciated r/o cholangiohepatitis + malnutrition vs other Prognosis: Fair. Pet is eating well P: Vitamin b12 1000 mcg/ml 0.25 ml sq once a week x 6 weeks Monitor weight gain
11/30/2025
Pet gained weight in foster but URI symptoms appeared on return to shelter. EEN: Green ocular and nasal discharge CV/RESP: WNL ABD/UG: SNP NMP MSI: BCS 4/9 Ambul x 4 decreased skin turgor NEURO: QAR stain cornea: negative OU A: gained weight URI moderate hyporexia - acute Prognosis: Fair Plan Vitamin b12 1000 mcg/ml 0.25 ml SQ LRS 100 mls SQ sid x 3 days Doxycycine 50 mg/ml 0.7 ml po sid x 10d move to cat isolation
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
KNOWN HISTORY:: Tio was brought in with limited information on his behavior history in a home environment.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Sweet,Timid
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: New home adjustment period
Potential challenges comments:: Tio is a shy cat who should be given a slow introduction to the home, one room at a time starting in a small room like a bathroom with food, litter and water because behaviors seen at the Care Center suggest that he may hide if allowed. Interact with him in this room until he seems sufficiently confident that you feel you can introduce him to the next part of the home without running the risk that he will hide. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to help introduce your cat to the home.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 1
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Tio is laying on his side in the back of the den, pupils dilated. As the den cover is lifted, he presses his body closer to the back wall, slightly tense. He tolerates all petting, leaning into it and relaxing his body slightly when he is pet on his head and cheeks. Tio is not able to be coaxed out of the den but is able to be easily lifted from inside of the den, remaining calm when held. Tio is a shy, sweet cat who interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience. 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.