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Blackjack Sparrow

Hello, my name is Blackjack Sparrow. My animal id is #265687. I am a male black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 8 years 2 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a stray on 9/17/2026.

Sorry, this pet is for new hope partners only.

Pre-Screener Form

Blackjack sparrow needs at risk placement for medical reasons. He is an adult cat that is suffering from shelter and an upper respiratory tract infection. He is still eating but will not take medication or tolerate medical handling. He needs a quiet, low stress environment to recover.

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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 Blackjack sparrow needs at risk placement for medical reasons. He is an adult cat that is suffering from shelter and an upper respiratory tract infection. He is still eating but will not take medication or tolerate medical handling. He needs a quiet, low stress environment to recover. Blackjack sparrow is an 8 year old domestic short hair cat. They are struggling to acclimate in the shelter and need a quiet home to decompress and be their best kitty self.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 9.8 lbs

9/17/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 7-10y Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: Left behind after eviction. Brought to shelter by super. Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Hissing, growling and striking at den. Elected sedation to allow for safe handling and decreased FAS. Evidence of Cruelty 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 and heavy staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact, 2 scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, fractured 4 hid limb nails, 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 broken nails Prognosis: good Plan: Sedated using 0.1ml dexmedetomidine 500mcg/ml, 0.1ml ketamine 100mg/ml, 0.1ml butorphanol 10mg/ml IM intake tasks neuter new home/reunite SURGERY: Okay for surgery

9/21/2026

Staff note pet hissing and growling in shelter A: high FAS P: Advise placement Gabapentin 100mg/ml 1ml in food bid while in shelter

9/26/2026

SO: Reported having nasal dc BAR, growling on top of den eent: eyes clear, white mucoid nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: URI moderate P: medical feeding to support appetite 0.4ml doxycycline 100mg/ml PO SID x7d

9/30/2026

Pet eating some per log but not eating doxycycline. He is sitting on top of den. EEN: Brown nasal discharge with congestion RESP: Eupneic A: hyporexia pet does not tolerate treatments P: Advise at risk placement +/- zorbium

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 5. Red

KNOWN HISTORY:: Blackjack Sparrow was brought in with limited information on his behavior history in a home environment.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Shy ,Timid,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: Blackjack Sparrow should be given a slow introduction to the home, one room at a time starting in a small room like a bathroom with food, litter and water. Interact with him in this room until he seems sufficiently confident that you feel you can introduce him to the next part of the home without running the risk that he will hide. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to help introduce your cat to the home.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Blackjack Sparrow was lying in his den and watched the handler with dilated eyes. He then hissed when they approached and attempted to lunge at the den cover. When holding out treats for him on the click stick, he leaned forward to sniff before hissing again. When petting was attempted with the click stick, he allowed a few brief head pets before swatting at the stick and hissing again. The interaction was ended to reduce FAS. Blackjack Sparrow 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 / scratch / bite / 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.