Animal Profile
Luminous
Hello, my name is Luminous. My animal id is #244065. I am a female black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 10 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 12/19/2025, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- eviction.
Luminous needs at risk placement for medical reasons. She is a mature cat with chronic kidney disease. She needs a quiet home, out-patient monitoring by a local veterinarian, and a special diet indefinitely to manage her condition.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Luminous needs at risk placement for medical reasons. She is a mature cat with chronic kidney disease. She needs a quiet home, out-patient monitoring by a local veterinarian, and a special diet indefinitely to manage her condition. What my friends at ACC say about me: I came in with my friend Grayson 244064 and would love to find a home with them! I have lived with cats in my previous home. I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet 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 would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 6.8 lbs
12/19/2025
Estimated age: ~8-12yo Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior -timid, shut down, eating food at part of exam, allowed all medical handling Is there evidence of Cruelty? no Is there evidence of Neglect? no Is there evidence of Trauma? no Objective T = np P = 180bpm R = 32bpm BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, moderate debris AU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: gum recession over upper canines, stained dentition, mild tartar accumulation PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: grade 4 HM, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: F suspect intact, no vaginal discharge or mgts noted MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, scabbing behind base of pinna CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal Assessment 10yo FI DSH -pruritic ears r/o ear mites vs otitis externa AU -heart murmur -dental dz Prognosis: fair Plan: intake task cbc/chem/pro bnp pending ear cleaning selarid applied tresaderm AU BID x 7 days recheck ears in 7 days SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to heart murmur
12/19/2025
[Spay/Neuter Waiver - Age] It is the policy of ACC not to perform surgery on any animal over the age of 8-10 years due to the higher risks incurred in a shelter setting. The veterinarian is hereby issuing a permanent spay/neuter waiver, from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY due to the estimated age of this animal. ACC does recommend you consult with your veterinarian to determine if surgical sterilization is appropriate. [Spay/Neuter Waiver - Permanent] Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with Heart Murmur and the staff veterinarians are issuing a PERMANENT waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. ACC does not have the facility to safely sterilize your pet with his/her current condition. However, your veterinarian will provide consultation on whether this procedure can or should be performed under their supervision. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment and proper oversight of your pet's health. All costs for follow up care and subsequent surgery is at the expense of the adopter.
12/21/2025
Acquired urine sample through cystocentesis. Sent to lab for UA
12/21/2025
Pet eating well per log CV/RESP: Grade 2/6 murmur HR 180. Lungs quiet RE WNL A: Anemia Azotemia Heart murmur Cardiac proBNP 165 mildly elevated r/o chronic kidney disease +/- cardiomyopathy Plan Add on T4 at lab Sumbitted urine sample via cystocentesis to lab
12/22/2025
Free T4 (ng/dL) 1.7 0.7 - 2.6 ng/dL WNL Free T4 (pmol/L) 21.9 9.0 - 33.5 pmol/L WNL UA via CYSTOCENTESIS Specific Gravity 1.014 low 1.035 - 1.098 pH 5.5 acidic 6.0 - 7.5 Urine Protein 1+ Glucose NEGATIVE Ketones NEGATIVE Blood / Hemoglobin 1+ Bilirubin NEGATIVE Urobilinogen NORMAL White Blood Cells 0-2 Red Blood Cells 6-10 Bacteria NONE SEEN Epithelial Cells 1+ (1-2)/HPF Mucus NONE SEEN Casts NONE SEEN Crystals NONE SEEN A: Azotemia with dilute urine Thyroid normal r/o chronic kidney disease stage 2/4 Plan Advise kidney friendly diet Advise check blood pressure and urine protein creatinine ratio with LDVM when placed/adopted
12/26/2025
Recheck ears BAR tense at back of kennel. Limited exam due to attempts to flee, but ears appear comfortable A: ear mites apparently resolved P: CTM while in care
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
KNOWN HISTORY:: Luminous was brought in with limited information on her behavior history in a home environment. She lived in a home with 10+ cats.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 12/20/25 FB73 Luminous is crouched forward in her den, pupils dilated and body tense as the handler approaches. She tolerates brief petting with the scratcher tool before attempting to bolt out of her den. Interaction is ended to reduce FAS. 12/23/25 FB73 Luminous is laying in her den, crouching forward and tensing with dilated pupils as the kennel door is opened. She tolerates petting on the head and cheeks with the scratcher tool before fleeing to the main kennel area to avoid contact. A squeeze up is offered but she doesn't respond to it, fleeing to the other cubby to continue avoiding contact. Interaction is ended to reduce FAS.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Timid,Skittish
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2
RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children
Recommendations comments:: No young children under 13 years old due to fearfulness and skittish behavior. Counselor discretion advised
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Luminous was lying down in loaf position in the litter box in the top cubby with a neutral body and eyes. When spoken to and opening the door, she steps back and ignores treats offered. When reaching close to pet, she walks to the shelf and climbs down to the main kennel area to avoid attention. When reaching close again, she tolerates petting on the head and body but then skittishly retreats into the bottom cubby. She crouches down at the back of the cubby and leans away when pet and reaching around her body. When pulling her forward, she tenses up and stands her ground. During pick up, she remains tense and struggles in the assessor's arm. After placing her back down in the top cubby, she curls up in litter box when left alone. Luminous tolerates attention and petting but appears to be moderately fearful or stressed in the shelter. She will likely need time to warm up to her new home. We recommend that she go to a home with some cat experience preferred or at least be well counseled in fearful cat behavior. Due to the behavior shown, she may not be a great fit for young children. Any home with older children prepared to adopt this cat should conduct a thorough interaction and endeavor to monitor this cat around their children to prevent these behaviors from being reinforced.