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Mimi Moon

Hello, my name is Mimi Moon. My animal id is #243623. I am a male gray cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 1 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 12/13/2025, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving.

Sorry, this pet is for new hope partners only.

Pre-Screener Form

Mimi Moon is on the at-risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. He has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. Due to his stress levels, it is in his best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. He would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give him 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. 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 Mimi Moon is on the at-risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. He has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. Due to his stress levels, it is in his best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. He would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give him plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers. 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: 8.5 lbs

12/15/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3 year Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Hissing and swatting at prosthetic hand Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective P = 160 R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male intact MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: WNL externally Assessment Dental disease 1/4 Prognosis: Good Plan: Sedated with DKT 0.4 ml IM feline pre-mix (Dexdomitor 0.5mg/ml 0.0125 mg/kg + ketamine 100mg/ml 5mg/kg + Butorphanol 10mg/ml 0.25 mg/kg) Intake tasks Antisedan 0.08 ml IM SURGERY: Okay for surgery

12/15/2025

On recovery in den, cat had dilated pupils, was tachypneic and hyperexcitable. R/o drug reaction vs overdose of antisedan Plan Moved cat to large cage, administered Midazolam 5mg/ml 0.2 ml IM and turned off lights. Pet calmed down in 15 minutes. 1 hour post reversal pet was eupneic but hypersensitive to stimuli.

12/15/2025

Pet curled up in back of den. RR 40 was lower before I started to talk to him. RESP: RE wnl NEURO: Vigilant but much more calm and not hypersensitive to stimuli. Pupils symmetric and responsive to light. A: Reaction to drug resolving. ok to move to holding P: CTM

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 4. Orange

If yes, Please elaborate:: send an digital behavior form to fill out for the DSH.

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

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 12/18/25 FB20 Lifted den cover, Mimi Moon had dilated eyes and airplane ears. He pressed herself against the den wall, looking to flee. When the den cover was placed back on, he hissed and spit. Mimi was left with dry treats. 12/19/25 FB20 Mimi displayed similar behaviors as the previous enrichment note. He was left with a catnip toy. 12/21/25 FB32 Lying down hiding in den, steps back and sits up when removing den cover. Begins low grumbling when reaching close with catnip on scratcher tool. Sniffs catnip on tool, continues to step back with head facing down. Allows cheek rubs for 30 seconds and stops grumbling. After he calms down, I slowly pull the tool away and return the den cover. 12/22/25 FB73 Mimi Moon is laying inside of his den, backing up against the back wall as the den cover is removed. Treats are offered with the scratcher tool, and he does not take them. Petting is attempted with the scratcher tool and brief contact if able to be made on top of his head before he hisses, low growls, and hard swats the tool. 12/24/25 FB73 Mimi is laying inside of his den in a loaf position, pupils dilated, body very tense. He gets up into a crouch position and backs up as the handler lifts the den cover and begins hissing and spitting. He is tolerant of petting on the head and cheeks with the tool briefly before swatting at it. Mimi Moon is left with treats, and interaction is ended to reduce FAS.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Timid,Skittish,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Mimi Moon retreated inside the den with wide, wandering eyes and displayed defensive behavior, swatting, hissing, and low growling when contact was attempted, leading to the assessment ending early to prevent severe fear, anxiety, and stress. Mimi Moon is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. He 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.