Animal Profile
Luna E.B.
Hello, my name is Luna E.B.. My animal id is #231270. I am a desexed female tri color cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 4 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 7/5/2025, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- landlord won't allow.
Luna E.B. is on the at-risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and continues to display challenging behavior during interactions. She is extremely intelligent and high energy, and needs to expend energy constructively with interactive play sessions 3-4X/day. In addition to playtime, this cat would also benefit from mental exercise from activities such as puzzle toys/games, lick mats, or clicker training. Without providing activity for her mind and body, the cat may react with rough play, potentially resulting in bite/scratch incidents. 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 feline body language, overstimulation, rough play, and who have the time to invest in managing these behaviors on a consistent basis to avoid (further) bite/scratch incidents.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Luna E.B. is on the at-risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and continues to display challenging behavior during interactions. She is extremely intelligent and high energy, and needs to expend energy constructively with interactive play sessions 3-4X/day. In addition to playtime, this cat would also benefit from mental exercise from activities such as puzzle toys/games, lick mats, or clicker training. Without providing activity for her mind and body, the cat may react with rough play, potentially resulting in bite/scratch incidents. 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 feline body language, overstimulation, rough play, and who have the time to invest in managing these behaviors on a consistent basis to avoid (further) bite/scratch incidents. What my friends at ACC say about me: Luna E.B. 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 that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents. A volunteer writes: Luna EB introduces herself to everyone the best way she knows how. By poking her paws out her condo and trying to tap the arms, legs, or hair or anyone walking by. She wants to say hello because she's been feeling a little lost as of late. The busy shelter isn't quite her style because Luna's a cat who likes to be right in the middle and running the show while she's here. She loves playtime but will often try to convince us that she was given special permission to organize the Care Center's toys and treats (she wasn't). Luna EB's probably felt a little limited by her condo, hence her always reaching paws, but she's just trying to make things work. Luna EB came to us from a home with other cats and immediately slid herself into my arms when I opened her condo door. We've heard she can be a little shy around new people but usually warms up on her own time. We're hoping that you'll come in and give Luna EB a chance soon.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 6.5 lbs
7/6/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1 1/2 to 3 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Hissing and growling. Swatting. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective P = 150 sedated R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, mild black debris AU. No nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean adult teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female intact. Enlarged mammary glands but no milk/discharge. 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 Mammary hyperplasia Ear mites Prognosis: Fair to Good Plan: Sedated with DKT feline pre-mix 0.3 ml IM (Dexdomitor 0.5mg/ml 0.0125 mg/kg + Ketamine 100mg/ml 5mg/kg + butorphanol 10mg/ml 0.25 mg/kg) Intake tasks Selamectin 45 mg topical Antisedan 0.06 ml IM Surgery okay for surgery
7/9/2025
Pre-Op Exam S: QAR, tense/coiled on den, retreats when spoken to O: Visual exam due to behavior EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, no coughing/sneezing or audible congestion noted ABD: Relaxed U/G: Externally WNL, intact female MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate/ alert A: Appears to be a good anesthetic candidate P: Spay today
7/9/2025
[Surgery Template - Cat Spay] Was this cat in heat, pregnant or have a pyometra? No, but mammary hyperplasia + lactating Ventral Midline Incision Ovaries Ligated with: autoligation Uterine Body Ligated with: 3-0 monocryl using two modified millers Abdominal Closure: 3-0 monocryl 2 cruciates Skin closure: 3-0 monocryl intradermal Green Linear Tattoo Placed near Midline Surgeon: 2172 Additional notes: lactating, some milk in abdomen due to needing to incise mammary gland to gain abdominal entry, flushed thoroughly with 40 mls sterile saline (warmed) prior to closure to decrease risk of peritonitis development. Onsior 6mg tab PO SID x3d (start tomorrow)
7/9/2025
Feline Spay performed by Vet: 2172 Patient anesthesia form uploaded to Shelter Buddy in Vet Documents. Start the following pain managements: Zorbium 0.4 mL topical – 1 tube was applied topically Pre-Sx as a one time dose for pain management. Onsior (Robenacoxib) 20 mg/ml injection – 0.3 ml was administered SQ Post-Op as a one time dose for pain management. Onsior (Robenacoxib) 6 mg Tablets - Give 1 tablet, orally, once a day for 3 days beginning the day after surgery.
7/10/2025
Post-Op Exam S: QAR, tense body in litterbox O: EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, no appreciable coughing/sneezing or audible congestion MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat. Limited view of incision site but appears CDI CNS: Mentation appropriate/ alert A: Appears to be healing well post op P: Monitor in care
7/25/2025
Noted during cage side rounds to have a large pile of vomit in kennel, primarily consisting of undigested food. S: BAR, at front of kennel + hissing O: ENT: Eyes clear, clear nasal discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, no sneezing or audible congestion noted MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate/alert A: Vomiting- r/o DI vs. FAS vs. other P: Cerenia 16mg tab 1/4 PO SID x3d
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Spay/Neuter status: No
Date of Intake: 7/5/2025
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
If yes, Please elaborate:: None reported.
Basic Information:: Luna Edwards Berry(231270) is a 2 year old female DSH. The owner had to surrender her because she was moving into an apartment complex with a strict no pet policy.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults
How is this cat around strangers?: With strangers, she is shy/timid and hisses at them.
How is this cat around children?: No experience.
How is this cat around other cats?: She warms up to them after two weeks.
How is this cat around dogs?: No experience.
Behavior Notes: When nails are being trimmed and when being put in a carrier she struggles/squirms. When brushed or held she is unbothered.
Bite history:: Two years ago she swatted her sister in the face but did not break skin. Owner explained this was after they had not seen each other for a long time.
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: N/A
For a New Family to Know: Luna is a affectionate cat that prefers to watch from afar at times. She is an indoor cat that likes to be in the bedroom and living room. When playing, she likes to play gently and chase/pounce. The owner's favorite thing about the cat is how protective, loving, and relaxing the cat is. For food she likes both wet and dry food. The behavioral issues reported are how she hides in fear and scratches at furniture.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived indoors Lived with: 2 adults Behavior with children: Unknown Behavior with cats: She warms up to them after two weeks Behavior with dogs: Unknown Bite or scratch history: Two years ago, she swatted her sister in the face but did not break skin. Owner explained this was after they had not seen each other for a long time Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Medium Additional notes: Luna is an affectionate cat that prefers to watch from afar at times. She is an indoor cat that likes to be in the bedroom and living room. When playing, she likes to play gently and chase/pounce. The owner's favorite thing about her is how protective, loving, and relaxing she is. For food, she likes both wet and dry. The behavioral issues reported are how she hides in fear and scratches at furniture. When nails are being trimmed and when being put in a carrier, she struggles/squirms. When brushed or held, she is unbothered. Upon intake, Luna was calm until I started unzipping the carrier. She began to hiss so I gave her some churros which calmed her down. Reattempting to open the carrier, she began to hiss and swat. The carrier was put against the den hoping she would walk in but she continued to stay in the carrier with a tense body. I then asked for help from admissions but the cat continued to swat and scream. We ended up having to dump her into the den where she continued to growl, swat, scream, and hiss. While being transferred she growled.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 7/11/25 Vol. 1.In litter box very nervous - started to swat as I was reading report - eyes wide and round, pupils dilated, jumping at movement and sound in the room. Open cage to put in toys - she lunged and swatted at toy - hissed and pulled back to litter box - tail twitching furiously and crouched as if ready to spring. Kept door open, kept sweet talking, put in squeeze treat bowl - Luna EB came forward to eat, pushing bowl to front of cage. When finished she went back to litter box to meatloaf and close eyes. Refilled bowl - she ignored. Stood by cage and sweet talked - she opened and closed her eyed. Ended interaction. Walked away and came back - she had eaten the treats and was sitting in front of cage looking out. As I came forward she ran to litter box - stretched out and batted ball toy. Dropped in hard treats - she ran up to eat. Ended interaction 2.Sitting erect in litter box - she had played with ball toy - it was in the hidey box and she was now sitting looking around, eyes still round, but ears forward. Tried laser toy - she watched and jumped on it when it landed next to her - then quickly resettled in litter box and ignored the toy. Turned off toy - still sitting tail flickering. Put in hard treats - she leaned over to eat then climbed up to top of hidey box and started to lie down and get comfortable - but something startled her and she jumped back down to crouch in litter box. Sweet talked and ended interaction. There was no hissing or growling. 7/13/25 Vol. Curled up in back of den, facing forward with head resting on her paws and dilated eyes. Opened her mouth as if to hiss as the tool approached, but the sound wasn't audible. Raised her head and tensed, but allowed cup to Temptations and squeeze-up to be dropped into den without swatting. Did not investigate further. Looked a bit UTW with her mouth slightly open. Hissed and struck from within the den while adding a den cover, then growled while cleaning. 7/24/25 FB26 She slowly engaged, soliciting attention with head bunts and body leans against the hand. She ate offered treats throughout, with her tail held high and pilo-erect. The interaction was ended to prevent overstimulation. 7/26/25 Vol. Luna E.B. is at the front of kennel. She kept sticking her paw out through the bars so I couldn't take the carabiner off. I tossed treats into the kennel. Ignored. Soliciting attention by rubbing her face against bars. I offered squeeze up on scratcher tool through bars. Ate squeeze up. Leaned and rubbed against scratcher tool. *Enrichment Notes continued in GAN*
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Timid,Skittish,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3
RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home
Recommendations comments:: Unless she improves, see history.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Luna E.B. was on top of the den, looking fearful with a low body posture, eyes cast to the side, and dilated pupils. She hissed when approached with treats, and then when pet with a scratcher tool, she began meowing and then screamed while raising her paw as if to swat, but she did allow the petting. Luna E.B. 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 that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.