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Zizi

Hello, my name is Zizi. My animal id is #241943. I am a desexed male brown tabby cat at the Staten Island Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 2 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 11/18/2025, with the surrender reason stated as person health - medical.

Sorry, this pet is for new hope partners only.

Pre-Screener Form

Zizi is on the at-risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. He has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. Due to his stress levels, it is in his best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. He would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give him plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers. Medically, he appears healthy.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Zizi is on the at-risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. He has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. Due to his stress levels, it is in his best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. He would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give him plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers. Medically, he appears healthy. This pet is available only through ACC New Hope partners. To adopt or foster, please complete the pre-screener form below. Inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Zizi is an independent kitty who likes to do things on his own terms. Shelter life has been overwhelming for him, and he's currently very scared here, spending most of his time tucked away in his cozy den. But underneath that fear is a cat who simply needs time, patience, and a calm environment to feel safe. Right now, Zizi isn't comfortable with petting or handling, but with the right New Hope rescue partner and a quiet, low-stress home, he has the potential to feel much more secure. If you believe in giving overlooked animals a chance and have the patience to help a sensitive kitty come out of his shell, Zizi may be the one for you.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 10.5625 lbs

11/18/2025

Microchip Scan:negative Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: nervous, but allowed handling Sex:F/I Estimated Age: 2yrs Subjective: O/S Eyes:wnl Ears:wnl Oral Exam:wnl Nose:wnl Abdomen: wnl Musculoskeletal: bcs 5/9, wnl Integument:wnl Mentation: barh, ambx4 Preliminary Assessment: healthy Plan: dvm intake, RV , neuter

11/25/2025

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 years Microchip noted on Intake? Negative Scan History: O/S Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior - Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non-painful, no masses palpated U/G: M, 2 testicles descended MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Appears healthy Prognosis: Good Plan: Neuter SURGERY: Okay for surgery

11/25/2025

[Surgery Template - Cat Neuter] Was this cat a Cryptorchid? No If so, describe surgical process: Routine Feline Neuter Self tie of spermatic cord Green Linear Tattoo Placed near Midline Surgeon: 2373 Additional Note:

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

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

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 11/19 Zizi is curled up in his litterbox upon approach with flat ears and dilated pupils. He tolerates petting on his head remaining frozen. 11/26 Zizi hisses and moves back at the den cover is slowly lifted. He displays dilated pupils and flat ears. Zizi is offered slow blinks and he begins to soften. He hisses and swats when lowering his den cover. 12/2 Zizi has a tense body, eyes dilated upon approach. Staff speak softly to her, but she retreats into her den.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Shy ,Timid,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: Zizi has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior with extended handling. Fear aggression can occur when a cat perceives a threat and may escalate if they cannot escape. A fearful cat will feel more relaxed when given options, so provide him with the chance to move closer, investigate, or interact with you. Be sure to offer incentive such as treats or play time whenever the cat makes a small positive step. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to desensitize your cat to their fear stimulus.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Zizi is hiding in his den upon approach. When the den cover is lifted, Zizi moves away and begins to hiss and growl. He continues hissing as the scratch tool is presented. He hisses at scratch tool, barely tolerating petting. As the scratch tool is being pulled out of den Zizi swats at the tool multiple times multiple times. He swats again as assessor slides on den cover. Zizi is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. He has tried to swat, scratch and is extremely 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.