Animal Profile
Mikkie
Hello, my name is Mikkie. My animal id is #243538. I am a desexed male black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 12 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 12/12/2025, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving.
Mikkie has been placed on the At Risk list for medical reasons. He has a heart murmur and needs to be in a less stressful environment. Behaviorally, Mikkie has been sweet and social - allowing all handling.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Mikkie has been placed on the At Risk list for medical reasons. He has a heart murmur and needs to be in a less stressful environment. Behaviorally, Mikkie has been sweet and social - allowing all handling. What my friends at ACC say about me: I can go home today! I have lived with cats in my previous home. I am a sweet, social, older gentleman, looking for the perfect forever home! I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. Mikkie was at the front, curious and sweet, and enjoyed all petting, leaning in very nicely for cheek rubs, and enjoyed petting along his back with a high tail and a relaxed face. He ignored treats and then easily went into the assessor's arms, where he lay for a couple of minutes and seemed reluctant to go back into the kennel, but once back inside, he ate some treats and then looked out at the assessor. Mikkie interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 11.2 lbs
12/12/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reported 12y, exam agrees Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: Owner surrender due to housing issues Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Tense, but allows all handling for exam and tasks. Briefly vocalizes during blood draw, but does not escalate Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Neglect seen-no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective T = P =wnl R =wnl BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with tartar and recession PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, grade 2/6 murmur detected, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal external Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment overweight dental disease heart murmur-r/o dynamic v other Prognosis: fair Plan: intake tasks CBC/chem/T4 to lab recheck murmur in 3-4 days after settled recommend dental post adoption/placement with expected extractions SURGERY: already neutered
12/13/2025
CBC- nsf CHM- nsf TT4- wnl A: Unremarkable bloodwork P: CTM Recheck heart murmur in a few days
12/15/2025
hx: heart murmur re-check H/L- 2/6 systolic murmur present
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake, Mikkie allowed all handling.
Spay/Neuter status: Yes
Date of Intake: 12/12/2025
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Mikkie is a 12 year-old neutered male DSH. He is seeking a new home due to housing issues. Mikkie has experience with adults, children, and dogs.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 1 large dog
How is this cat around strangers?: Curious
How is this cat around children?: Hides and prefers contact on own terms
How is this cat around other cats?: Friendly and outgoing. Plays gently.
How is this cat around dogs?: Prefers contact on his own terms but will warm up before two weeks. Will then become curious.
Behavior Notes: Nail trim: struggles or squirms Coat brushing: unbothered Picking up/holding: struggles or squirms Placing in carrier: stress meows
Bite history:: May scratch when overstimulated or approached not on own terms. Has never broken skin.
Energy level/descriptors:: high
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Last seen by Animal Kind Vet at 365 7th Ave Brooklyn in 2022
For a New Family to Know: Mikkie is an active and chatty cat! He loves to hang in the living room, watching the world out the window. An independent guy, Mikkie prefers contact on his own terms and to watch the action from afar. When Mikkie decides it's playtime, he is always gentle. He enjoys chasing and pouncing on toys, and playing fetch. He's used to interactive playtime once per day. When on his own, Mikkie likes to scratch on carpet/fabric, cardboard, or a scratching pole. Sometimes he will scratch the house carpet too. Mikkie is a guard cat and loves to be around his favorite people. He is most active at night, and will meow as he plays on his own. Mikkie is used to eating dry food (Purina One High Protein Natural Indoor Advantage) and wet treats. He has previously had 1 uncovered litterbox with unscented litter. According to his previous owner- "Mikkie is an active, playful senior cat with a big personality. He enjoys running, jumping, and often gets the zoomies- especially in the evenings. He can be vocal at times and may meow or yelp by the door when he's feeling energetic or curious. Mikkie prefers affection on his own terms and can become overstimulated with prolonged handling, but he communicates his boundaries clearly."
KNOWN HISTORY:: Previously lived with: 1 adult, 1 large dog Behavior toward strangers: Curious Behavior toward children: Hides and prefers contact on own terms Behavior toward cats: Friendly and outgoing. Plays gently. Behavior toward dogs: Prefers contact on his own terms but will warm up before two weeks. Will then become curious. Bite or Scratch history: None reported Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: high energy level Nail trim: struggles or squirms Coat brushing: unbothered Picking up/holding: struggles or squirms Placing in carrier: stress meows Other notes: Mikkie is an active and chatty cat! He loves to hang in the living room, watching the world out the window. An independent guy, Mikkie prefers contact on his own terms and to watch the action from afar. When Mikkie decides it's playtime, he is always gentle. He enjoys chasing and pouncing on toys, and playing fetch. He's used to interactive playtime once per day. When on his own, Mikkie likes to scratch on carpet/fabric, cardboard, or a scratching pole. Sometimes he will scratch the house carpet too. Mikkie is a guard cat and loves to be around his favorite people. He is most active at night, and will meow as he plays on his own. According to his previous owner: "Mikkie is an active, playful senior cat with a big personality. He enjoys running, jumping, and often gets the zoomies- especially in the evenings. He can be vocal at times and may meow or yelp by the door when he's feeling energetic or curious. Mikkie prefers affection on his own terms and can become overstimulated with prolonged handling, but he communicates his boundaries clearly."
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 12/14/25 FB32 Curled up on top of den, gets up and turns around to face the front when spoken to and opening the door. Welcomes petting on the head, leans in for cheek rubs. Removed belongings out of the room to prepare for transport. Rotated and leaned the den to have him climb down. Walks to the front for more attention. Easily pulled to take a few steps out of the kennel. During pick up, he is calm and relaxed, rests his front limbs on my arm, and allows petting all over when held and hugged for 5 seconds. Unbothered when transferred into the den.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow,Moderate
CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Calm,Sweet,Affectionate,People oriented,Curious
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 1
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Mikkie was at the front, curious and sweet, and enjoyed all petting, leaning in very nicely for cheek rubs, and enjoyed petting along his back with a high tail and a relaxed face. He ignored treats and then easily went into the assessor’s arms, where he lay for a couple of minutes and seemed reluctant to go back into the kennel, but once back inside, he ate some treats and then looked out at the assessor. Mikkie interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience.