Cowboy
Hello, my name is Cowboy. My animal id is #255618. I am a desexed male white cat at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 5 years 1 months old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 5/28/2026, with the surrender reason stated as person health - age-related.
Sorry, this pet is for new hope partners only.
Pre-Screener FormCowboy has had a URI since arriving at the shelter and despite treatment, he is not improving. He has high FAS in shelter and allows minimal to no handling. He has maintained a good appetite and is much more likely to recover in a calm and quiet environment.
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. This pet is available only through ACC New Hope partners. To adopt or foster, please complete the pre-screener form below. Inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Cowboy has had a URI since arriving at the shelter and despite treatment, he is not improving. He has high FAS in shelter and allows minimal to no handling. He has maintained a good appetite and is much more likely to recover in a calm and quiet environment.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 9.64 lbs
5/28/2026
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3-6 years Microchip noted on Intake? scanned pos History: owner surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior -bar, nervous but amenable to handling and tasks Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? no Objective: BCS 5/9 EENT: enucleated os, discharge and pruritic au, severe mucoid with blood nasal discharge Oral Exam: moderate periodontitis of caudal dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: neutered male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, live fleas, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: grossly normal Assessment: URI Enucleated os Otitis externa Fleas Prognosis: good Plan: DVM intake and tasks awaiting sort Tresaderm au bid x 7 days Doxycycline 10 mg/kg po sid x 7 days Capstar administered po SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to already altered
5/31/2026
Progress exam S: BAR - lying on top of carboard hide in kennel, tense posture, shaking, mydriatic pupils OU, flinches / flattens ears / feigns sleep when approaching for exam - brief exam to limit FAS NATA MMs dt behavior HX anorexia but fair appetite this AM spontaneous productive sneeze reported no c/v/d normal urine voids, no stool since admit O: BCS 5/9 EENT: enucleated os, severe mucoid with mild frank blood nasal discharge, audibly congested Oral Exam: NE dt behavior H/L: Eupneic at distance MSI: Sternal recumbency, ambulation not witnessed CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A: Moderate URI, Rhinitis r/o 2ary to URI vs other OS enucleated prior Moderate FAS Hyporexia r/o 2ary to URI HX Otitis externa - under treatment HX Fleas - treated P: ADD Nebulize 10-15min BID x5d ADD Gabapentin 100mg PO BID TFN DVM recheck URI/hyporexia 6/2 Otherwise CWCT
6/2/2026
Progress exam S: BAR - lying on top of carboard hide in kennel, tense posture, shaking, mydriatic pupils OU, flinches / flattens ears / feigns sleep when approaching for exam - brief exam to limit FAS NATA MMs dt behavior fair to good appetite yesterday no c/s/v/d reported today normal urine voids, soft formed stool yesterday O: BCS 5/9 EENT: enucleated os, moderate mucopurulent nasal discharge, audibly congested Oral Exam: NE dt behavior H/L: Eupneic at distance MSI: Sternal recumbency, ambulation not witnessed CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A: Moderate URI - slight improvement, no frank blood appreciated today Rhinitis r/o 2ary to URI vs other OS enucleated prior Moderate FAS - persists Hyporexia - improving HX Otitis externa - under treatment HX Fleas - treated P: ADD Fortiflora 1pkt PO SID x7d Otherwise CWCT, DVM recheck 6/4 at end of doxycycline course
6/3/2026
Recheck URI, staff report hissing and lunging when attempting to administer medications S/O: QAR, hisses when approached, appetite fair to good, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: Mild mucoserous nasal discharge, no ocular discharge, OS enucleated LUNGS: Eupneic A: URI Enucleated OS Otitis vs ear mites noted at intake Dental disease High FAS P: Discontinue tresaderm Extend doxycycline - okay to put into HV food Start medical feedings BID CTM on rounds, recheck in 4 days
6/7/2026
Recheck URI S/O: QAR, hisses when approached, food dishes and medication dish undisturbed today EENT: Mild mucoserous nasal discharge, no ocular discharge, OS enucleated LUNGS: Eupneic A: URI - improving Anorexia - recurring Enucleated OS Otitis vs ear mites noted at intake Dental disease High FAS P: Monitoring sheet placed DVM cageside recheck 6/9
6/9/2026
Recheck URI, high FAS - unable to medicate directly into mouth BAR, resting in kennel Appetite score 3 reported No recent c/s/v/d reported EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge H/L: Eupneic, normal RR, no audible congestion CNS: Normal mentation A: URI - improving Anorexia - resolved Enucleated OS Dental disease High FAS Plan: Ok to continue medicating in food CTM URI signs
6/12/2026
Progress exam: URI recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. Audibly congested, hard swallow noted. AS:2/3. Already completed 14 days of doxy Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: Mild mucoid discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed URI persists PLAN: Per standing orders -DVM recheck
6/13/2026
Recheck persistent URI signs despite 14 day course of doxycycline (unable to medicate orally, meds have been placed into food). S/O: QAR on shelf, hisses when approached, consistently fair appetite, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: No ocular discharge (OS missing), mild mucoserous nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic CNS: Appropriate mentation A: URI - persistent, mild High FAS Dental disease P: Restart fortiflora PO SID x 10 days CTM closely on rounds, recheck in one week
6/20/2026
Progress exam Hx persistent URI signs S/O. BAR on shelf, hisses when approached, consistently good appetite, possible vomit in kennel (only 1 episode observed/reported), c/s/d noted EENT: No ocular discharge (OS missing), mild serous nasal discharge, slightly amount of dry crusted brown d/c OD LUNGS: Eupneic CNS: Appropriate mentation A. URI - resolved High FAS - continued Possible vomit in kennel today Dental disease P: Continue with Fortiflora PO SID x another 7 days to provide immune support Continue with gabapentin BID for high FAS in shelter No additional treatments needed at this time *Recheck in 7 days *CTM on rounds daily
6/27/2026
Recheck persistent URI S/O: QAR on shelf, hisses when approached, appetite scores indicate fair to good appetite consistently, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: OS missing, no ocular discharge; moderate mucoserous nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic CNS: Appropriate mentation A: URI - persistent High FAS P: Continue gabapentin and fortiflora Seek placement outside shelter for better chance at recovery
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
Upon intake Cowboy was taken immediately back to medical due to extreme discolored nasal discharge. Minimal handling done.
Date of Intake: 5/30/2026
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Cowboy is a aprox. 4-year-old, male, cat. He came to ACC via owner surrender.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 10 cats
How is this cat around strangers?: He is shy around strangers.
How is this cat around children?: No experience.
How is this cat around other cats?: He is friendly, outgoing, and plays gently with other cats. He has previously lived with 10 other cats.
How is this cat around dogs?: No experience.
Behavior Notes: He has never had his nails trimmed or coat brushed.
Bite history:: No bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: He has had surgery to remove his left eye.
For a New Family to Know: He is a friendly, indoor, cat. In his previous home he spent most of his time in the living room. He plays gently. He eats wet and dry food. In his previous home he had access to several litterboxes shared with 10 other cats. He used pellet based litter.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 1 adult, 10 cats Behavior toward strangers: He is shy around strangers. Behavior toward children: No experience. Behavior toward cats: He is friendly, outgoing, and plays gently with other cats. He has previously lived with 10 other cats. Behavior toward dogs: No experience. Bite or Scratch history: No bite history. Energy level/descriptors: Medium Other notes: He is a friendly, indoor, cat. In his previous home he spent most of his time in the living room. He plays gently. He eats wet and dry food. He has had surgery to remove his left eye. Upon intake Cowboy was taken immediately back to medical due to extreme discolored nasal discharge. Minimal handling done.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 6/9/26 FB25 Cowboy is crouched in the top ledge of his kennel. He is low to the ground with wide eyes and forward ears. I slow blink and talk softly but he remains tense and frozen. I open the kennel a crack and he does not react until I reach in to slide in a tray of squeeze up, when he hisses. I talk softly to him for a few more moments through the cracked kennel. He is still pretty fearful. 6/11/26 FB25 Cowboy is on the ledge of his kennel, crouched with wide eyes. He is breathing heavily and seems congested, poor guy. He lets out a noise I can't really tell is a growl or a sniffle. I stand and talk quietly to him for a bit and he returns a slow blink. When I reach in to give him treats, he presses himself against the wall, wrapping his tail tightly around himself. He hisses when I move my hand away. 6/15/26 FB61 Sitting upright in back of kennel, body and face tense. I try to entice him with treats and a catnip toy, however he retreats onto his perch instead with his pupils dilated and his tail wrapped tightly around his body. Hopefully he explores the offerings later when he feels more safe. Needs more time. 6/22/26 FB61 Hunched on top of vertical space, body and face tense with his feet and tail tucked. He is tolerant of all petting while tensing further and remaining otherwise completely frozen, his pupils dilated and his ears tilting. He does not eat the treats offered while I'm in the room. Very nervous boy with one eye. 6/23/26 FB25 He is sitting on top of his karanda bed today, his limbs tightly tucked beneath him. He is tense but his expression is neutral when I enter the kennel and talk softly to him, so I get a little closer and put some squeeze up on the bed with him. He leans forward to sniff it, and sniffs my hand as well! He backs away when I get a little closer, and doesn't eat the treats in front of me. I give him a blanket for the karanda bed which unfortunately startles him and he retreats to the ledge. I leave him with extra treats.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Timid,Skittish,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period
Potential challenges comments:: Please see behavior flyer.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only
RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home
Recommendations comments:: Due to the behavior seen in shelter and needing a longer time to warm up, the behavior team feels Cowboy would do best in an adult-only home where they would be able to acclimate in a calm environment.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Upon approach, Cowboy was inside his hidey box out of view. As the kennel door was opened, the scratcher was slowly offered alongside the box. He showed no interest. The assessor then slowly turned the box where he could be seen sitting with his tail wrapped tightly around his body, still unable to see his face. The assessor was able to touch his back with the scratcher, then he hissed and swatted with force. Attempting to offer him the scratcher again, Cowboy swatted a second time with force as he hissed. The assessor ended the interaction to not further stress him out. Cowboy is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. He has tried to swat, 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.
