Animal Profile

Mosaic is on the at-risk list due to behavior. She is a sweet and social senior girl but has been at the shelter for an extended period of time and continues to display challenging behavior during interactions. She solicits attention and appreciates pets but can easily become overstimulated and escalate to swatting and biting. She is extremely intelligent and high energy, and needs to expend energy constructively with interactive play sessions. 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 and who have the time to invest in managing these behaviors on a consistent basis to avoid potential 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. Mosaic is on the at-risk list due to behavior. She is a sweet and social senior girl but has been at the shelter for an extended period of time and continues to display challenging behavior during interactions. She solicits attention and appreciates pets but can easily become overstimulated and escalate to swatting and biting. She is extremely intelligent and high energy, and needs to expend energy constructively with interactive play sessions. 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 and who have the time to invest in managing these behaviors on a consistent basis to avoid potential bite/scratch incidents. Meet Mosaic! Mosaic arrived after being found locked inside a NYCHA storage room - underweight, scared, and desperately needing care. Even so, she greeted staff with soft meows, head butts, and purrs, soaking up affection the moment she felt safe. Mosaic loves attention and will lean all the way in for pets, though she can become overstimulated and needs humans who can read her cues. She's a sweet, chatty, people-oriented senior girl who's been through a lot and deserves stability and comfort. My Ideal Home Mosaic will thrive in a calm, predictable home with adopters who understand cat body language and can give her space when she needs it. She enjoys affection but doesn't always know how to regulate her excitement. A patient, experienced adopter will help her settle, decompress, and regain confidence after her difficult start. Good with Kids? No young children. Mosaic has shown signs of overstimulation and redirected frustration in the shelter. Teens who understand boundaries and can interact gently may be appropriate with counselor guidance. Good with Other Pets? Mosaic should be the only cat. She became stressed when seeing other cats nearby and redirected toward handlers. A cat-free home will help her feel secure and relaxed. Other Fun Facts • Mosaic chirps when she's happy • She loves catnip toys and squeeze-up treats • She leans all the way in for cheek scratches • She has a playful streak.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 10.1875 lbs

Medical Notes

11/26/2025

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.

11/26/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 8 years Microchip noted on Intake? Negative History: Stray BAR MM pink, moist, CRT <2 sec Observed Behavior - Blue; Able to be examined and was initially very social and seeking affection. Became overstimulated during the exam, possibly related to hunger, and attempted to bite. Caution is advised, particularly around food. Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Evidence of Neglect- No Objective: P = 140 hr R = 36 rr BCS 3-4/9 Wt = 5.94 lbs EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted. Oral Exam: Significant dental calculus and enamel discoloration noted. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, no apparent murmur, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI (no spay scar or green spay tattoo observed) MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted. Dry skin noted. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Apparently healthy except for: Dental disease Underweight Prognosis: Good Plan: Standard Intake Procedures for Cats Performed SURGERY: Permanent waiver d/t age

12/30/2025

Progress exam – sneezing reported on rounds board S/O: Sleeping on shelf, some wet food eaten, no c/s/v/d noted during exam, but brown spatter/sneeze marks on all walls of kennel. EENT: Eyes clear, no active nasal discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort CNS: Mentation appropriate A: Sneezing- suspect hemorrhagic nasal discharge vs dark mucoid (dried brown spatter all over walls) - ro URI vs other P: Start fortiflora PO SID x 7 days Start medical feedings BID x 4 days Monitor in place, placed UTW sign and appetite log Recheck in 10 days +/- doxy and move to iso if URI progressing CTM while at QACC

1/6/2026

Progress exam: URI day 7 recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. AS:1 ate majority of wet food & some dry food. Sneezing noted on Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed URI PLAN: Per standing orders -CTM, recheck in 3 days

1/8/2026

Progress exam: URI recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. AS:1/2 ate majority of wet food Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed URI appears resolved PLAN: Per standing orders -URI signage removed from kennel -CTM on daily rounds while in QACC

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

upon intake: she was meowing softly and when staff opened the carrier she walked out and began head butting and purring. She nestled into staff's arms and let staff pick her up and hold her. She allowed collaring, scanning for ID and picture. Staff was able to place her back into the kennel

Date of Intake: 11/25/2025

KNOWN HISTORY:: Mosaic was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on her behavior history in a home environment. upon intake: she was meowing softly and when staff opened the carrier she walked out and began head butting and purring. She nestled into staff's arms and let staff pick her up and hold her. She allowed collaring, scanning for ID and picture. Staff was able to place her back into the kennel

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 12/02/25 FB61 Lying on top of kuranda bed, body and face relaxed with her front paws draped over her furniture. Mosaic rolls over onto her side when spoken to and she chirps once as the kennel door opens. Mosaic begins to eat the squeeze-ups offered immediately and she hops down off of her bed when coaxed with more treaties. She allows petting as she eats while leaning in and raising her tail. Her tail is pilo-erect along the base and I attempt picking her up to see if she's ready for a re-eval. I lift her and when I place her back down she flattens her ears, turns her head and hits my arm with her claws un-extended. It is unclear at this time if Mosaic is just uncomfortable with pick up in general or if she's reached her threshold for hands-on interaction at this time. Will continue to monitor. She plays with the catnip toy offered for a long time. 12/4/25 FB58 Up on the kuranda bed with a neutral face and body, she jumps down on her own and comes down on her own. She accepts and leans into pets along her head and cheeks, as well as her back with her tail raised. She allows me to pick her up and hold her while being pet. She goes back easily and accepts more pets but without much warning she bites my finger (not breaking skin) and when I move my hand near her again she swats at it moderately hard but does not hiss. Will monitor for overstimulation. 12/09/25 FB61 Hunched on top of perch, body and face neutral with her ears forward. I give her some squeeze-ups and she begins to eat them immediately. Today she is tolerant of all petting while leaning in and continuing to eat her treaties. She appears to have a higher threshold of interaction while she's being distracted by treats. Likely becomes overstimulated as opposed to displaying signs of fear and stress as she's quite comfortable in her kennel now. 12/10/25 FB06 Mosaic was laying on top of her karanda, jumping down as I am opening the door. She is loose and soliciting attention. Using the scratcher she is accepting of all petting as she is leaning and arching. While petting her backside, she crouches her front legs down and rear end up, like a cat in heat. She enjoys petting along her backside with the scratcher. 12/15/25 FB79 Mosaic was at the front of her kennel, sniffing at the ventilation openings at the bottom of the door, possibly smelling the treats I had in a tray. I opened the door and put the treats inside. She gobbled them all up. I petted her as she ate. When she finished eating, she looked around for more, which I gave to her. She is very affectionate and loves her treats. 12/18/25 Fb58 Mosaic is showing consistent signs of overstimulation at this time. These behaviors are likely to continue in a home environment and this is not an indication that Mosaic is under socialized. They are a very smart and curious cat who may be sensitive to hands-on stimuli. They will need plenty of playtime and mental stimulation in their new home.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate

VOCAL:: Talkative

CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Sweet,Affectionate,People oriented,Easy going,Curious

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Overstimulation,Other,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: Due to behavior shown during evaluation, Mosaic saw another cat while being placed back in her kennel, redirected on the assessor, swatting and biting, but didn't break skin. 12/18/25 Mosaic has been monitored for overstimulation by the behavior team and has consistently been showing signs of overstimulation in shelter. She is social and will approach the front of the cage and staff readily, leaning her head and cheeks into pets tail raised most times. However, after a few pets along her head and cheeks when pet along her back of given cheek scratches, she may turn her head somewhat and the tip of her tail may be flicking. Once she has reached her limit, she will either swat at staff's hand or will turn at times while leaning into pets and move quickly to bite at their hand. If pushed past her established boundaries or if her warning signs are not acknowledged, she will get tense and low, and may swat with both paws quickly and with moderate force multiple times (nails are out somewhat).

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

RECOMMENDATIONS:: No other cats OR multi-cat home with adopters experienced with introducing new cats,Adult only home

Recommendations comments:: Due to the behavior seen in shelter, the behavior team feels Mosaic would do best in an adult-only home where they would be able to acclimate in a calm environment. We recommend Mosaic be an only cat due to behaviors shown in shelter. Please refer to potential challenges.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Upon approach, Mosaic was at the front of her kennel meowing with neutral face and eyes, ears forward and a loose body soliciting attention. Opening the kennel door, she leans her head out and nudges the assessors hand for pets. She allows for all petting, leaning in and her tail is high. As she walked out of her kennel, the assessor was able to pick her up for a moment with no issues. As the assessor turned around to place her back in kennel, Mosaic saw a neighboring cat and hissed and growled. When placing her into the kennel, she redirected, hissing, swatting and biting the assessor's hand and arm without breaking skin. The assessor ended the interaction, leaving Mosaic with squeeze up and catnip toys. 01/18/26 FB06 Upon approach, Mosaic was curled up tightly in a ball sleeping at the front of the kennel. As the door opens, she immediately stand up with a neutral face and eyes, ears are forward, body loose and tail is high. She allows for petting along her head and body but leans a little far and fell out of the kennel. The assessor immediately picked her up and placed her back inside the kennel with no issue, closing the door for a moment to let Mosaic regroup. Upon opening the door again, she swats the assessor's hand ripping the glove but not breaking skin. Using the scratcher tool instead, Mosaic enjoys all petting head to tail. Mosaic interacts with the observer and appreciates attention, but she has a tendency to become overstimulated. Her behavior remains suitable for an adopter with experience, provided the adopter is aware of these behaviors and is able to comfortably manage them. Though we believe this cat is displaying behaviors appropriate for experienced cat parents, she may not be a great fit for children.