Animal Profile

Sally is on the at-risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. She has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. Due to her stress levels, 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 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. Sally is on the at-risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. She has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. Due to her stress levels, 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 helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers. A volunteer writes: Sally is known to be a shy, quiet, calm and independent cat who is friendly, affectionate and playful when she feels comfortable with the person she meets.She does not seem to have ever mingled with kids, cats or dogs. Imagine how uneasy, lost and scared she must feel in a large busy shelter, alone in a kennel and mostly away from everything and everyone she knew for soooo many years...Sally is not having it. She tries to sleep deep in her cloud and mumbles when we address her. "Leave me alone! I do not belong here! I do not know you! Where is my home? Where is my family?" She shows some interest in food and grumbles while eating it, mostly when I approach her door. "Will you take that too?" Sally is an elderly gal, may be a bit younger than 17 (age stated by her owners). She is pretty, girly, her eyes are bright and she is dressed as a pretty grey mouse. No pet belongs to a cage and even less one who has spent sooo many years living comfortably and loved in a home. Sally is waiting for that special person who will believe in her, believe that there is a sweet soul behind the gruffy cat in a cage....Sally is waiting for you at the manhattan Care Center. What my friends at ACC say about me: I can be slow to adjust to new environments. I prefer to take things at my own pace. My favorite pastime is being visually admired! Pet me with your eyes!

My medical notes are...

Weight: 7.15 lbs

Medical Notes

10/19/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: owner reported 17 years at time of surrender but her physical appearance is younger based on the condition of teeth and eyes Microchip noted on Intake? Negative History: Owner surrender Subjective: BAR H pink 1 sec Observed Behavior - Crouched and hissing in den, startles easily. Decided to sedate for thorough exam and sample collection. Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Objective P = 120hr R = 40rr BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear and not much iridial degeneration and no nuclear sclerosis, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: 104 missing, sticky tartar on all teeth, mild gingivitis PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FSI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. Live fleas. Do not appreciate the kind of muscle wasting one normally sees with geriatric animals. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment fleas 1-2/4 dental disease Prognosis: Good Plan: Sedate with 0.3 mLs DKT premix (0.0125 mg/kg dexdomitor, 0.25 mg/kg butorphanol, 5 mg/kg ketamine) IM reverse with 0.075 mLs anti-sedan IM capstar rectally praziquantel 0.4 mLS SQ CBC/Chem/T4/UA pending. Intake procedures

10/20/2026

HCT 17.3% low retics 0 k/ul WBC 9.7k Neuts 6.15k wnl Monos 0.6k high eos 1.7k high BG 105 wnl BUN 55 high Creat 1.6 high k 3.4 mmol/l low liver values wnl tbili 0.1 mg/dl wnl ua via cysto s.g. 1.032 sl low ph 6.5 urine protein 1+ glucose negative no bacteria A: anemia - pre or non regenerative r/o flea anemia prognosis: poor to fair Plan Doxycycline 100mg/ml 0.3 ml po sid x 28 days Monitor appetite Surgery Permanent waiver due to age

10/21/2026

SO: Anemic on intake due to flea anemia BAR, hissing multiple times and then retreating into den. Not taking treats offered eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: anemia P: difficult to assess appetite due to FAS CTM

10/22/2026

SO: Senior anemic cat BAR, hissing, growling, and vocalizing loudly when approached in kennel. Eating treats tossed on top of den with good appetite. Maybe eating some wet food, dry food bowl appears untouched, but was recently filled eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: senior cat anemia P: appears to be eating, but high FAS suspect is affecting appetite CTM

10/29/2026

S: BARH - hissing and vocalizing when being visually examined pink moist mm at distance Was noted to have a jaw issue, but is eating very well On intake, noted to have 104 missing O: EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge, corneas clear; jaw/lip appears to be slightly tilted to the left LUNG: Eupneic at distance MSK: Ambulatory x4 INT: Healthy haircoat at distance CNS: Appropriate mentation A/P: Possible jaw issue, but eating well r/o missing teeth Recommend oral exam if stops eating - may need sedation for full oral exam

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake Sally allowed handling but hissed during MC scan.

Date of Intake: 10/19/2026

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

Basic Information:: Sally is a 17 year old DSH cat. She is seeking a new home due to a no-pet policy. She has prior experience with adults.

Previously lived with:: Adults

How is this cat around strangers?: Stress meows, curious. Warms up after 2 weeks or more and prefers contact on own terms. Shy and timid.

How is this cat around children?: no experience

How is this cat around other cats?: no experience

How is this cat around dogs?: no experience

Behavior Notes: Trim nails: never done Brush coat: enjoys Pick up or hold: enjoys Place in carrier: enjoys

Bite history:: none

Energy level/descriptors:: low

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know: Sally is a quiet cat who prefers contact on own terms. She is friendly and affectionate with those she is comfortable with. Sally can usually be found where the people are or watching out the window. She is used to interactive playtime more than twice per day and plays gently. She enjoys things that crinkle and scratching on carpet/fabric. Sally is used to eating all types of food and using scented litter. She dislikes other animals. Sally is quiet and calm.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Sally Previously lived with: Adults Behavior toward strangers: Stress meows, curious. Warms up after 2 weeks or more and prefers contact on own terms. Shy and timid. Bite or Scratch history: None reported Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: low energy level Other notes: Sally is a quiet cat who prefers contact on own terms. She is friendly and affectionate with those she is comfortable with. Sally can usually be found where the people are or watching out the window. She is used to interactive playtime more than twice per day and plays gently. She enjoys things that crinkle and scratching on carpet/fabric. She dislikes other animals. Sally is quiet and calm.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back,Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Timid,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period,Adult cat socialization

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 4

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Single-pet home,Adult only home

Recommendations comments:: Sally is noted by her owner to dislike animals.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Sally was curled up, resting on top of her den. When spoken softly to she stress meows with eyes wide. Ears erect and forward. She slowly leans away avoiding contact. Hisses and swats at the scratcher tool when attempting to pet. Ended the assessment to help minimize stress. Sally is not open to interaction at this time and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. Because her previous owner reports she is friendly with those she is comfortable with in a home environment, we believe the behavior seen in the care center is shelter-specific and this cat would make a great pet, but is really struggling in the shelter environment. This cat is suitable for adopters with previous cat experience who are willing to work with a cat who needs time and patience to help her adjust to their new home.