Animal Profile


Bunny

Hello, my name is Bunny. My animal id is #217894. I am a female gray tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years 4 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a stray on 1/2/2025.

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

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. Bunny is on the at-risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. She has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. Due to her stress levels, it is in her best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. She would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give her plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! It is unknown if I have ever lived with other animals or children. 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. I will flourish in a calm environment and a low-traffic home. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you. I would do best in a home with only adult humans. A volunteer writes: Bunny was found wandering around an apartment building for three days. Finding a forever family sometimes comes in steps, but Bunny seems to want to hop over there right away. We can't say she's been much of a fan of the middle stages. We know it's just one short stop on her way to something better, but we've been working hard to persuade Bunny to give it a try. For our part we've been trying everything in hopes of helping her find her stride because we don't know much about Bunny's likes and dislikes prior to coming to the Care Center. Luckily she's been accepting of pets and treats. Bunny seems to prefer the coziness of her den and though hardly the most conducive to meeting new people, she's trying her best to keep herself comfortable. We hope that someone will scoop up this kitty and give her the chance she needs to be her best kitty self.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 6.4 lbs

1/2/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4-6 years based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - whale eyes in kennel, growling, escalates to hissing/growling, striking at den door. Opted to sedate using DKT pre-mix 0.3 ml (bottle # 67) IM. Adequate sedation reached. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective T = P = 180 bpm (sedated) R = 15 bpm (sedated) BCS: 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, mild tartar, fractured tip of left maxillary canine (PDDZ 1/4) PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, intact female, no OHE scar or tattoo noted MSI: Ambulatory x 4 (prior to sedation), skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities (prior to sedation) Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Mild dental disease/ fractured left maxillary canine Intact female Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Await sort/ behavior assessment 1/2 volume reversal IM SURGERY: Okay for surgery

1/18/2025

Starting Gabapentin trial due to high FAS, hissing, growling and swatting. 0.6ml gabapentin 100mg/ml PO BID in food for FAS Feline behavior will follow up in two weeks if we should continue

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 5. Red

KNOWN HISTORY:: Bunny was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on her behavior history in a home environment. During intakes, Bunny allowed staff to pick up with no issue and place in kennel. Neutral body. Allowed staff to scan for MC.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 1/7/25 Vol. Sitting next to her privacy den stress meowing. Not interested in Squeeze-ups. Allowed head scratches with tool. Ate Temptation treats. No interest in laser. 1/12/25 Vol. Bunny was inside her den and out of sight. In response to sweet talk, she continued to low growl. Ended interaction attempt. 1/15/25 FB26 Inside the den upon approach. She hisses at the scratcher tool avoiding contact when attempting to pet through the side portal door. Left alone to reduce stress. 1/17/25 FB26 Hisses with ears turned sideways after lifting up the den cover for a visual. She slowly leans away from the scratcher tool when attempting to make contact and low growls. She sniffs the tool and briefly allows pets along the head while looking away. Needs time to acclimate. 1/18/25 FB47 Hissing hard. I waited, gave sweet talk and when she calmed down and stopped hissing I marked and left. 01.19.2025 FB04 1-Hissing and low-growling upon approach. Flattened ears when staff went inside of kennel to shut den portal, remove den cover, then open portal. Will resume -R on second visit. 1/24/25 FB26 Resting on her bedding upon approach. Alert with eyes wide. She allows petting through the kennel door with the scratcher tool along the head and body. Ate offered treats and remains quiet in position. 1/26/25 Vol. Hiding in den out of sight, had not come out to eat breakfast. Hissed when I used the scratcher tool to move breakfast closer and again when I opened the door. Low growled as the tool approached with a cup of Temptations and squeeze up, but didn't swat and allowed me to put in in the den. Growled and spat as I closed the den door. I removed the den privacy cover as per the Feline Behavior sign, was crouched over the cup of treats with eyes widely dilated. But looked around and stopped growling. Meowed softly with continued sweet talk and squinted (but may have just had gunky eyes due to URI). Hissed and air swatted when I opened the den door again, but then calmed down and exchanged blinks. Seems most triggered by things reaching into her space. After ~5 minutes, relocated to the other side of the kennel behind the Shoreline cover, leaving the treats behind uneaten. But peered under the corner of the cover and ate some Temptations through the bars calmly.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Timid,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

Recommendations comments:: Due to fearfulness. Counselor discretion is advised.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Bunny is a shy, timid, and independent cat. She was curled up in the litter box with a tense and low body and head. When spoken to and opening the door, she flattens her ears and harshly hisses. She begins growling when reaching close to offer dry and puree treats on the scratcher tool She pauses to sniff and lick the treat, then continues growling when pet on the head. She continues to tolerate the attention from cheek rubs and she twitches her body and looks back when stroking her body. Pick up was not attempted in order to reduce stress. Bunny tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. She may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.