Animal Profile
Cotton
Hello, my name is Cotton. My animal id is #237836. I am a female black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 3 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a aco - owner surrender on 9/27/2025, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- hoarding situation.
Cotton is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. She is a young adult cat who is not eating in shelter due to a severe upper respiratory tract infection. We are unable to deliver supportive care in shelter due to her high level of stress. She needs a quiet home to recover.
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. Cotton is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. She is a young adult cat who is not eating in shelter due to a severe upper respiratory tract infection. We are unable to deliver supportive care in shelter due to her high level of stress. She needs a quiet home to recover. 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: 6.06 lbs
9/28/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1 to 2 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Tense body for exam 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, black debris AU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean adult teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female intact MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses palpated, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Wood's Lamp: Negative Assessment Ear mites Prognosis: Good Plan: Intakes tasks SURGERY: ok for surgery
10/18/2025
SO: QAR, frozen at back of lower cubby in adoptions. Does not appear to be eating eent: eyes clear, dried mucoid nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: URI-moderate P: 100ml LRS sc SID x3d 0.25ml cerenia sc SID x3d 0.25ml vitamin B12 1000mcg/ml sc once fortiflora with food SID x7d
10/18/2025
Unable to administer injectable supportive care due to FAS
10/21/2025
Pet is not eating per log. EEN: Brown nasal discharge Oral: drooling A: Anorexia Severe URI High FAS r/o viral + oropharyngeal pain Prognosis: Guarded to Poor Plan Advise at risk placement Move to cat isolation Zorbium 1 ml topical
10/23/2025
Brief recheck -- QAR in den, wet food eaten in its entirety, limited interaction to limit FAS
10/24/2025
SO: In cat isolation on treatment for severe URI BAR, tense inside of den, food plates untouched eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent oral: appears to be drooling h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: URI-severe P: repeating zorbium for weight
10/25/2025
SO: In cat isolation on treatment for severe URI. BAR, tense inside of den, but has plate of wet food that is mostly eaten. eent: eyes clear, mucoid nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated, audible congestion msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: URI-severe improving appetite P: continue current treatment plan
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
KNOWN HISTORY:: Cotton was brought in with limited information on her behavior history in a home environment.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Curious,Timid,Skittish,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Cotton was crouched inside the den upon approach alert with eyes wide. Ears erect and forward. She allows petting through the side portal door with the scratcher tool but continues to remain her distance. Shivers throughout the assessment. Cotton 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.