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Manuel

Hello, my name is Manuel. My animal id is #215882. I am a male unknown (update later) cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 1 months old.

I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 12/23/2024, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving.

Sorry, this pet is for new hope partners only.

Pre-Screener Form

Manuel has developed a severe upper respiratory infection while in shelter. He is not eating and is on injectable and oral medication to try to support him through this infection. He needs a lower stress environment and more personal attention in order to heal.

Let's get to know each other a bit more...

This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Due to the detailed behavior issues, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. If you are interested in adopting or fostering, please fill out the pre-screener form. This animal is not directly available for adoption through ACC and is only available by completing the pre-screener form.Adoption inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Manuel has developed a severe upper respiratory infection while in shelter. He is not eating and is on injectable and oral medication to try to support him through this infection. He needs a lower stress environment and more personal attention in order to heal. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! I have lived with cats in my previous home. I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. I have potential behavior challenges that staff will address with you when you meet me. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I will flourish in a calm environment and a low-traffic home. I would do best in a home with only adult humans. A volunteer writes: When he first came in, Manuel was leaning into head pets but Care Center life can wear you down. Like many cats going through a whole bunch of big changes, Manuel's been trying to find his footing at the Care Center and hasn't found it as easily as he'd like. He was brought to us when his person came into housing issues and, as we can imagine, all these significant shifts have taken their toll. While we don't know much about his history prior to coming to the Care Center and he hasn't been the most forthcoming about who he is now, we do know a little bit about Manuel's approach to shelter life. When we try to start conversations, we can count on his grumbles in response. When we try to offer treats, Manuel explains that he didn't ask for any. He in fact, didn't ask for any of this but I'd like to ask for a little bit of patience on his behalf because he's someone who deserves a chance.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 13.2 lbs

12/23/2024

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2-4 years based on the condition of teeth and eyes Microchip noted on Intake? Negative History: Owner surrender Subjective: BAR H pink 1 sec Observed Behavior - Body tense; easily examined Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Evidence of Neglect- No Objective P = 200hr R = 40rr BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: NSF PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, 1/6 systolic murmur, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI with 2 down MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment low grade murmur r/o valvular vs other Prognosis: Good to fair Plan: Intake procedures Monitor heart murmur consider echocardiogram for diagnosis SURGERY: Okay for surgery (low grade heart murmur- higher risk)

1/8/2025

Progress exam S/O: Dull in kennel in den; food left untouched. Heavy drooling with mouth held slightly open, eyes held shut with moderate amount of crusty discharge. Lingual ulcerations. A: URI - severe Anorexia P: -LRS SQ fluids 75-100ml SQ q24h x 5 days -Cerenia 0.6ml SQ q24h x 5 days -Vitamin B12 injection 0.1ml SQ -Zorbium transdermal, apply today -Mirtazapine gel transdermal ointment -Doxycyline 10mg/kg PO q24h x 10 days (until 1/17) *Recheck in 2 days

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

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

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 1/1/25 Vol. Resting in den with head poking out the portal and dilated eyes. Moved eyes slightly when I spoke to him and unlocked the kennel, but did not return blinks. Low growled as I opened the door slightly and warily watched the tool approach, but did not strike. Leaned forward to sniff chicken, squeeze-up and Meaty Bits on the tool, but then retreated back into his den. Looked out portal again, but did not appear to eat the treats. When I tried to raise the den cover with the tool, struck hard at the front of the den from inside. Left a Feliway square. 1/6/25 Vol. Hiding in den, just inside portal. Moved head towards portal when I spoke to him. Leaned out to sniff a cup of Temptations and squeeze-up, but didn't eat any and then swatted hard once. After that, allowed cup to be dropped into den without further swatting. Low growled and poked head out once more, didn't eat any treats. Continued low growling whenever I spoke to him, so I left him alone! 1/8/25 FB26 Seems under the weather, squinting and sniffling in place. When attempting to make contact he began to hiss and swat at the scratcher tool through the side portal door. Ended the interaction to reduce stress.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Timid,Skittish,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Manuel was tightly crouched in the den, alert with wide eyes and ears erect and forward. When contact was attempted through the side portal door, he struck at the scratcher tool low growling throughout the assessment. He did not engage and ignored the offered treats. Manuel is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. He is extremely stressed/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.