Epiphany
Hello, my name is Epiphany. My animal id is #266201. I am a desexed male white cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 14 years old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 9/22/2026.
Epiphany is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. He is a senior stray cat found abandoned with stage 2 kidney disease, upper respiratory tract infection, a heart murmur, mild ataxia, and suspected blindness. He is eating with a very good appetite and has recently been introduced to a renal support diet that he seems to enjoy. Epiphany's medical needs are not able to be met in a shelter environment and he would benefit from increased direct medical care.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Epiphany is on the at-risk list due to medical concerns. He is a senior stray cat found abandoned with stage 2 kidney disease, upper respiratory tract infection, a heart murmur, mild ataxia, and suspected blindness. He is eating with a very good appetite and has recently been introduced to a renal support diet that he seems to enjoy. Epiphany's medical needs are not able to be met in a shelter environment and he would benefit from increased direct medical care. 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 medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. I am a sweet, social, older gentleman, looking for the perfect forever home! I can go home today!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 8 lbs
9/23/2026
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 12-15 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray, found in park Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - tense but allows all handling, LOVES tuna Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: T = P = WNL R = WNL BCS: 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, moderate to severe tartar-- limited exam as pet resents oral exam PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, Grade 3/6 parasternal murmur, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, neutered male, MSI: Ambulatory x 4, but weakly ambulatory in hindlegs and marked muscle wastage/atrophy in hindlegs, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat but 1-2 focal matting on caudal dorsum CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment: Underweight Hindleg muscle atrophy Focal matting on dorsum Grade 3/6 parasternal murmur Polydipsia reported by staff- r/o CKD vs. DM vs. other Neutered male Prognosis: Poor Plan: Intake tasks + exam CBC/CHM/TT4 in house House in medical Place no-sorb litter to collect sample Monitor, +/- EHR after stray hold or sooner if unstable SURGERY: Neutered male
9/23/2026
CBC HCT 34.8% (37.3-61.7) Hgb 10.5 g/dL (13.1-20.5) WBC 13 K/uL - moderate basophilia 0.19 K/uL CHM Glucose 99 mg/dL SDMA 10 ug/dL Creatinine 2.9 mg/dL (0.5-1.8) BUN 53 mg/dL (7-27) Lytes WNL ALP < 10 U/L ALT WNL TT4 0.8 ug/dL (1.0-4.0) A: Anemia without reticulocytosis- r/o pre-regenerative vs. non-regenerative Azotemia, r/o CKD vs. other ALP < 10, not clinically significant P: Await urine for urinalysis CTM in medical
9/24/2026
Per ACR, Collected urine from NoSorb to submit to IDEXX
9/25/2026
UA results usg 1.017 (L) Bacteria rare rods (voided urine sample) epithelial cells 3+ (6-10/hpf) crystals 1+ calcium oxalate crystals (1-5/hpf) A: CKD IRIS stage 2 P: Starting 100ml LRS sc EOD x14d introducing renal support diet if palatable
9/26/2026
SO: Senior cat with CKD, underweight, but eating with very good appetite BAR, allows all handling and enjoys petting. eent: eyes clear dilated pupild OU, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate, mild tremor when moving around. A: underweight heart murmur CKD dental disease P: continue renal diet and EOD sc fluids placement ASAP for blood pressure monitoring and lower stress environment
9/27/2026
Pet is eating and sneezing. RR 32 at rest EEN: audible nasal congestion sneezing RESP: RE wnl Lungs quiet grade 2/6 murmur ABD/UG: SNP NMP MSI: BCS 4/9 NEURO: decreased vision, mild swaying to side when walking. A: URI mild CKD stage 2/4 decreased vision mild ataxia r/o previous stroke vs other Heart murmur Prognosis: Poor given multiple morbidities and advanced age but pet is still eating. Lateral radiograph of chest Lungs appear WNL on this view. Plan Doxycycline 100mg/ml 0.4 ml po sid x 7d
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
KNOWN HISTORY:: Epiphany was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on his behavior history in a home environment.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Calm,Sweet,Easy going
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Other
Potential challenges comments:: Medical conditions may be affecting cats behavior.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 1
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Epiphany was crouched at the front of his kennel with soft eyes and forward ears. He allowed head pets and once the handler directed him to treats, he quickly began eating. He allowed extensive petting along his head and back both during and after eating. When transitioning to pick up, he remained calm and tolerated all handling. When placed down, he remained crouched at the front. Epiphany interacts with the assessor, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience.
