Animal Profile
Beauty
Hello, my name is Beauty. My animal id is #245290. I am a female tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 15 years 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 1/16/2026, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Beauty has been placed on the at-risk list for medical reasons. She has breast cancer and severe dental disease, and she needs care and attention that we cannot provide. Behaviorally, Beauty appreciates attention and pets with a slow approach.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Beauty has been placed on the at-risk list for medical reasons. She has breast cancer and severe dental disease, and she needs care and attention that we cannot provide. Behaviorally, Beauty appreciates attention and pets with a slow approach. At 15 years young, Beauty has weathered life's storms with quiet grace. After losing her beloved owner two years ago, this flame-coated sweetheart found herself passed to a relative who could no longer keep her. Now she sits in a bustling shelter-confused, displaced, and understandably overwhelmed by the chaos around her. Beauty is a striking girl with a fluffy ginger coat (that could use some gentle brushing), mesmerizing eyes, and an unmistakable pout that says exactly how she feels about her current situation. Can you blame her for being a little cranky? She's lost everything familiar and finds herself confined to a cage surrounded by strangers and noise. But beneath that grumpy exterior is a loyal companion waiting to emerge. Her former owner describes her as a quiet, family-oriented cat who still has a playful spark. At the shelter, she accepts affection without much fanfare but occasionally leans into pets-a small sign that she still craves connection. She enjoys treats and has passed her behavior evaluation with flying colors. Beauty needs what any senior deserves: a calm home without young children, a patient owner who understands that trust takes time, and the chance to rediscover security. Give her that adjustment period, and this 6-pound lady will reward you with devoted companionship. She has senior teeth, a decent blood panel for her age, and is not spayed. Beauty is ready to leave shelter life behind and find the peaceful retirement she deserves. Could you be the one to restore her faith in happily ever after? It could be with you! Click here to learn more about the adoption process!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 6 lbs
1/17/2026
Estimated age: Owner reports ~15; exam agrees Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: Owner surrender due to moving Subjective: BAR in kennel, growling and hissing, hypersalivating; able to get into feral den with difficulty Observed Behavior - Elected to sedate with 0.1ml tiletamine/zolazepam IM; this provided adequate sedation Evidence of Cruelty seen - None Evidence of Trauma seen - None Evidence of Neglect seen - None Objective: BCS 3/9 EENT: Nuclear sclerosis and iris atrophy OU, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Severe periodontal disease with gingivitis PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, MM pink/moist, CRT < 2, lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non-painful, no masses palpated U/G: Prominent nipples, no spay scar seen; suspect intact; left cranial thickening around nipple MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, matted and unkempt hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally clean Wood's Lamp Exam: Not performed 3 view chest x-rays revealed no obvious metastases Assessment: 4/4 dental disease Matted (suspect not grooming) Underweight Left cranial mammary mass Prognosis: Guarded to fair Plan: CBC/chem/T4/UA to lab Shaved matting Consider dental, spay, and mammary mass removal with placement vs EHR if bloodwork indicates or if declines 100mg gabapentin PO indefinitely while in shelter for FAS SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to age
1/17/2026
[Spay/Neuter Waiver - Age] 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.
1/21/2026
CBC HCT 34.8% Hgb 10.4 g/dL (10.6-16.7) WBC 23.7 K/uL (3.9-19.0) - mild neutrophilia 19.8 K/uL - otherwise WNL CHM Glucose 109 mg/dL SDMA 9 ug/dL Creatinine 0.8 mg/dL (0.9-2.3) BUN 24 mg/dL Lytes WNL Mild hypoalbuminemia 2.3 g/dL (2.6-3.9) Mild hyperglobulinemia 6.3 g/dL (3.0-5.9) Decreased A:G ratio 0.4 Decreased ALT 16 U/L (27-158) Urinalysis USG 1.052 pH 7.0 Protein 1+ Glucose none Ketones trace Blood neg Bilirubin neg Bacteria none Casts, crystals, mucus none TT4 wnl A: Elevated globulins with decreased albumin- r/o inflammatory vs. maldigestion vs. liver disease vs. other Leukocytosis with neutrophilia- r/o inflammatory vs. infectious P: Ok for placement
1/24/2026
Staff alerted rounds DVM that Beauty was bleeding from mouth. S: QAR, attempts to swat but refrains. Able to be burrito'ed for exam but tail flicks. O: EEN- Iris atrophy OU, no nasal discharge Oral exam- blood in oral cavity primarily from R mandible, missing R mandibular canine, missing mandibular incisors, severe calculus, bleeding subsided with time. H/L- Eupniec MSK/i- Ambulatory x4 Neuro- alert/appropriate A: Severe dental disease Senior cat with suspect mammary tumor Underweight P: Placed 'wet food only' sign on kennel to prevent further oral trauma from eating dry food Recommend placement or adoption ASAP with individual who has senior cat experience
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Beauty is a 15-year-old tabby cat that's owner passed away and their mother took over ownership. The mother is moving and is unable to take with them. length of time owned: 3 years
Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 1 child(15)
How is this cat around strangers?: Beauty is reported to hiss and be shy/timid with strangers.
How is this cat around children?: no experience with smaller children as they lived with a 15-year-old. Beauty is noted to be tolerant.
How is this cat around other cats?: no experience as she has not lived with other cats for some time
How is this cat around dogs?: no experience
Behavior Notes: unbothered when placed in a carrier and when picked up or held.
Bite history:: none reported
Energy level/descriptors:: low
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: none noted
For a New Family to Know: Beauty is noted to be an indoor only quiet cat that likes to be where the people are and in the living room. Being older she is not so much interested in interactive play, but she still enjoys scratching on carpet and fabric type of surfaces. enjoys wet food the most.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 adults, 1 child (15) Behavior toward strangers: Beauty is reported to hiss and be shy/timid with strangers. Behavior toward children: No experience with smaller children as they lived with a 15-year-old. Beauty is noted to be tolerant. Behavior toward cats: No experience as she has not lived with other cats for some time. Behavior toward dogs: No experience Bite or Scratch history: None. Litter box training: Yes. Energy level/descriptors: Low energy level. Other notes: Beauty is noted to be an indoor only quiet cat that likes to be where the people are and in the living room. Being older she is not so much interested in interactive play, but she still enjoys scratching on carpet and fabric type of surfaces. She enjoys wet food the most. She is unbothered when placed in a carrier and when picked up or held. During intake, Beauty was very quiet calm and went directly into the den with no issue.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Calm,Sweet,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: New home adjustment period
Potential challenges comments:: See relevant behavior flyers.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2
RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children
Recommendations comments:: No young children under 5 years old due to reporting to be shy and hiss around strangers, needs time for decompression period. Older, respectful children only.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Beauty is resting inside of her litterbox. She lifts her head slightly when the assessor offers their hand, and sniffs it before resting her head down. Beauty allows all petting on her cheeks and allows strokes along her body, remaining still and calm. While she cannot be coaxed to stand, she tolerates pressure on her chest and shoulders to simulate pick-up. Beauty interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for cat parents with either an average amount of cat experience or demonstrate a basic understanding of typical cat behavior.