Animal Profile
Sandy
Hello, my name is Sandy. My animal id is #226807. I am a male brown tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 10 years 8 months old.
I came into the shelter as a aco - owner surrender on 5/10/2025, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- death of owner.
Sandy is an elderly male intact cat that is on the At Risk list for medical reasons. He has severe ear issues that are affecting his quality of life and he needs care and attention that we cannot provide.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Sandy is an elderly male intact cat that is on the At Risk list for medical reasons. He has severe ear issues that are affecting his quality of life and he needs care and attention that we cannot provide. What my friends at ACC say about me: I am looking for a home with a patient person. I can be slow to adjust to new environments. I prefer to take things at my own pace.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 9.8 lbs
5/13/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 9-14 years based on the condition of teeth and eyes Microchip noted on Intake? Negative History: Owner surrender Subjective: Q-BAR H pink 1 sec Observed Behavior - tried to run away Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Evidence of Neglect- No Objective P = 200hr R = 40rr BCS 4-5/9 EENT: Eyes- IAOU, marked chronic otitis externa with stenotic canals, AS pinna scarring (old healed aural hematoma), slight ocular discharge noted; some ceruminous cystomatosis AU Oral Exam: 3-4/4 dental issues PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, asymmetric kidneys (L smaller than right) U/G: MI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dorsal muscle wasting; dull hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment -Marked aural issues -geriatric with suspect chronic conditions -asymmetric kidneys -dental disease Prognosis: Fair to poor Plan: Telazol- 0.16 ml IM Intake procedures CBC/CHEM/T4/UA(cysto)- pending requesting to be placed on ARL Revolution applied Prednisolone- 5 mg sig: 1 tab po q 24 hrs x 7 d's and re-check ears Surgery: permanent waiver due to age
5/14/2025
CBC/CHEM/T4/UA (cysto)- nsf
5/15/2025
Hx: chronic otitis, senior intact male S: sleeping on top of den, allows some petting but appears tense/lip licking, food bowls appear untouched including food bowls w/ meds O: EENT: Iris atrophy OU, AS scarred down and difficult to visualize canal, pinpoint ceruminous cystomatosis AU MSI: Ambulatory x 4, dorsal muscle wasting CNS: Mentation appropriate/ alert A: Chronic otitis AU Asymmetrical kidneys noted on intake NSF on blood work Hyporexia High FAS P: CWCT Offer variety of foods
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
KNOWN HISTORY:: Sandy was brought in with limited information on his behavior history in a home environment.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Curious,Timid,Skittish,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Sandy was in the den, alert and wide-eyed, with ears erect and forward. After lifting the den cover, he anxiously scanned the surroundings. He briefly tolerated petting with a scratcher tool through a side portal but stayed on alert, watching from a distance. He showed no interest in treats until left alone. Ended the assessment to reduce stress. Sandy tolerates attention and petting but appears to be moderately fearful or stressed in the shelter. He will likely need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend that he go to a home with some cat experience preferred or at least be well counseled in fearful cat behavior.