Animal Profile

Tygrese is on the at-risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. She has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. Due to his stress levels, it is in her best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. She would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give her plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Tygrese is on the at-risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. She has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. Due to his stress levels, it is in her best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. She would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give her plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers. A volunteer writes: How awesome is Tigrese? Take it from her previous owners, who had to give up this "chill cat who loves hard" due to homelessness. Tigrese is friendly and plays gently with people, gets on with other cats and dogs, and can be a couch potato as well as an independent lady who does her own thing, her former people told us. They also vouched that tis petite tiger is affectionate and talkative, loves playing with toys, and enjoys lap time with the humans who love her. At the Care Center she's been shy and reserved, probably trying to get her bearings now that her world has been turned around. We just know there's a new forever home out there for this beautiful, spirited girl--the life of the party, the funny lady who will entertain you with her antics, and the cuddler who will be there for you when times get tough. Meet Miss Tigrese on 110th Street today!

My medical notes are...

Weight: 6.2 lbs

Medical Notes

8/23/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Owner reported 10y, but appears younger 8-10y Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: Owner surrender due to housing insecurity Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Hissing and striking when approached in kennel. Elected sedation to decrease FAS and allow for complete exam. 0.1ml dexmedetomidine 500mcg/ml, 0.1ml ketamine 100mg/ml, 0.1ml butorphanol 10mg/ml IM Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Neglect seen-no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective T = P =wnl R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with moderate tartar on upper premolars PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female intact, no apparent scar or tattoo 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 apparently healthy Prognosis: good Plan: intake tasks new home SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age

8/24/2025

[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.

9/4/2025

Noted during cage side rounds to be sneezing and have clear nasal discharge S: QAR, tense in den. Fresh food bowls in kennel. O: EENT: Eyes clear, clear nasal discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, sneezing MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate/ alert A: Mild URI- r/o viral vs. other P: Fortiflora 1 packet PO SID x7d Continue to monitor

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 5. Red

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of Intake: 8/22/2025

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

If yes, Please elaborate:: No litter box issues reported.

Basic Information:: Tygrese is a 10 year old female DSH that was surrendered due to the owner's housing issues.

Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 3 kids, 1 cat, family friend's dog

How is this cat around strangers?: Around strangers, she is curious.

How is this cat around children?: Around children, she is friendly/outgoing, plays gently, curious, tolerant, prefers contact on her own terms, hisses, growls, swats, and nips.

How is this cat around other cats?: Around other cats, she is friendly/outgoing, plays gently, curious, and tolerant.

How is this cat around dogs?: Around dogs, she is friendly/outgoing, plays gently, curious, tolerant, and prefers contact on her own terms.

Behavior Notes: Owner has never attempted to trim nails, brush hair. She hisses when being picked up or placed in carrier.

Bite history:: She scratched the owners daughter on 7/14/2025 because the daughter startled her while she was sleeping.

Energy level/descriptors:: Low

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: Yes

Medical Notes: The owner believes she has an ear that is irritated.

For a New Family to Know: Tygrese is a friendly/affectionate, playful, talkative, lazy/couch potato, lap cat, aloof, bold/fearless, prefers contact on her own terms, and is independent. She is an indoor cat that likes to spend her time in the bedroom and with the previous owner's daughter. She likes to fetch items and chase/pounce on toys. She gets interactive playtime twice a day and likes to scratch at carpet/fabric, wood, and cardboard. The owner said, "She is such a chill cat and she loves hard". In her previous home he has 1 litter box located in the bathroom with unscented pellets.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Indoor Cat Previously lived with: 2 adults, 3 kids, 1 cat, family friend's dog Behavior toward strangers: curious Behavior toward children: friendly/outgoing, plays gently, curious, tolerant, prefers contact on her own terms, hisses, growls, swats, and nips. Behavior toward cats: friendly/outgoing, plays gently, curious, and tolerant. Behavior toward dogs: friendly/outgoing, plays gently, curious, tolerant, and prefers contact on her own terms. Bite or Scratch history: She scratched the owners daughter on 7/14/25 because the daughter startled her while she was sleeping. Litter box training: Yes, she had 1 litter box located in the bathroom with unscented pellets. Energy level/descriptors: Low energy Other notes: Tygrese is a friendly/affectionate, playful, talkative, lazy/couch potato, lap cat, aloof, bold/fearless, prefers contact on her own terms, and is independent. She is an indoor cat that likes to spend her time in the bedroom and with the previous owner's daughter. She likes to fetch items and chase/pounce on toys. She gets interactive playtime twice a day and likes to scratch at carpet/fabric, wood, and cardboard. The owner said, "She is such a chill cat and she loves hard". Owner has never attempted to trim nails, brush hair. She hisses when being picked up or placed in carrier.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 8/28/25 Crouched on top of the den watching from afar. Alert with eyes wide. She hisses at the scratcher tool slowly withdraws with ears turned to the side, low growling in place. Ignored offered treats and ended to reduce stress. 8/31/25 Vol. Hiding in den out of sight, had not come out to eat any breakfast. Hissed and spat when a corner of the den cover was pulled back. Growled when the tool approached with a cup of Temptations and squeeze-up, then reached out and swatted it hard. Added a Shoreline cover with Feliway. 9/3/25 FB32 Crouched down hiding in den, hisses when removing den cover. Steps back and sniffs treats offered on the tool. Softly hisses and groans when pet on the head, cheeks, and body. Tolerates petting and attention but does not engage. Slight improvement, but still fearful.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Shy ,Timid,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children

Recommendations comments:: No young children under 13 years old due to fearfulness; however, around children in the previous home, she is friendly/outgoing, plays gently, curious, tolerant, prefers contact on her own terms, hisses, growls, swats, and nips. Counselor discretion is advised.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Tygrese was hiding crouched down at the back of the den upon approach, and then she hisses and begins growling when removing the den cover. She pauses to sniff treats offered on the scratcher tool and continues to softly hiss and growl when pet on the head and cheeks. She looks back with a tense body and wide eyes when stroking her body. Pick up was not attempted in order to reduce stress. When returning the den cover at the end of the interaction, she swats at the den front door and continues to growl. Tygrese tolerates attention and petting but appears fearful or stressed in the shelter. She may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. We recommend this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents. Due to the behavior shown and reported, 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.