Animal Profile
Twix
Hello, my name is Twix. My animal id is #267775. I am a male tabby cat at the Staten Island Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 10 years 4 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 10/9/2026, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance - owner elderly.
Twix is on the at-risk list due to ongoing behavior reasons. He has not been thriving in the Care Center and continues to display distance-increasing behaviors. Twix will hiss, spit, lunge and swat at staff when approached for interactions. Due to his stress levels, it is in his best interest to be moved out of the kennel environment and into a low-traffic, stable home. Twix will need adequate time to decompress and adjust to his new environment with an adopter experienced in handling fearful cats.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Twix is on the at-risk list due to ongoing behavior reasons. He has not been thriving in the Care Center and continues to display distance-increasing behaviors. Twix will hiss, spit, lunge, and swat at staff when approached for interactions. Due to his stress levels, it is in his best interest to be moved out of the kennel environment and into a low-traffic, stable home. Twix will need adequate time to decompress and adjust to his new environment with an adopter experienced in handling fearful cats. Meet Twix! 🐾 This quiet, moderately active boy has a bold side, but he can be shy when meeting new people. Twix appreciates a gentle approach, tasty treats, and the freedom to warm up at his own pace. With patience, understanding, and positive encouragement, he can begin to feel safe and comfortable in his new home. Twix would thrive with an experienced adopter in an adult-only home who will respect his boundaries and let his sweet personality shine!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 9.8125 lbs
10/10/2026
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative Evidence of Cruelty: none Observed Behavior: very timid, tends towards flight Sex: MI, two descended testes Estimated Age: ~6-10 yrs Subjective: o/s Eyes: dark pigmentation OS, no PLR OU, menace test negative OU Ears: clear Oral Exam: most teeth missing except 3 canines and 1 incisor Nose: clear, no discharge Heart: NSF, NMA Lungs: clear, eupneic Abdomen: soft, non-painful Musculoskeletal: amb x4, BCS 3/9 Integument: alopecia along back and base of tail Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: possibly blind, underweight Plan: DVM, RV, +/- neuter
10/12/2026
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 10 years Microchip noted on Intake? no History: O/S Subjective: Observed Behavior - will flee and nervous tense , go slow Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? no Objective: BARH T = P = 180 R = 32 BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted , has pigmentation on OS sclera Oral Exam: missing teeth and has broken tip # 104 PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: M/I MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: wnl Integument : has missing fur on the back and fleas infested Assessment: fleas regenerative anemia Prognosis: fair Plan: blood work SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to chronic medical condition and age
10/12/2026
low RBC 3.77 (6.69 - 12.00) M/µL Hematocrit 20.0 (28.4 - 54.2 %) Hemoglobin 5.6 (9.2 - 18.1 g/dL ) Reticulocytes 214.5 ( 3.0 - 50.0 ) K/µL indicated has strong regenerative response Leukocytosis : WBC 26.30 ( 3.37 - 19.90 K/µL) Neutrophilia Neutrophils 22.09 (1.61 - 15.10 K/µL) could by inflammation vs infection vs stress vs others if any labor breathing or not doing right recommend ER visit for Blood transfusion Recommend recheck blood within 3-5 days
10/12/2026
[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. [Spay/Neuter Waiver - Permanent] Your newly adopted pet has been diagnosed with (anemia ) and the staff veterinarians are issuing a PERMANENT waiver from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY. ACC does not have the facility to safely sterilize your pet with his/her current condition. However, your veterinarian will provide consultation on whether this procedure can or should be performed under their supervision. Follow up care at your regular veterinarian is recommended to ensure continued treatment and proper oversight of your pet's health. All costs for follow up care and subsequent surgery is at the expense of the adopter.
10/20/2026
BAR in condo, E/D/U/D CBC: -Anemia and leukocytosis resolved -Thrombosis r/out stress vs other CHEM: -Creatinine decreased (0.7) r/out artifact vs other -Hyperglobulinemia (5.50) r/out inflammation from dental disease vs other A: Anemia and leukocytosis resolved P: CTM
10/27/2026
Gabapentin 50mg q24h started for FAS
11/1/2026
Unable to weigh due to FAS.
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
KNOWN HISTORY:: Twix was brought in with limited information on his behavior history in a home environment. He lived with 8 other cats in his previous home.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 10/24 Twix is at the front of the kennel as staff approaches, but hisses as they lean down to unlock the door, and flees into the den as they open the kennel door. He continues to hiss as they close the den portal and remove his litterbox, which he has scratched holes in, and pulled his linens up through the holes. They replace the litterbox and open the den back up; he crouches in it and hisses, swatting once at the den portal. Later, when they bring his dinner, he again flees into the den and peers out, hissing. He waits until they have closed the kennel door and locked it, before he comes out to devour his wet food. 11.04 Twix is laying inside of his den with his head spoking out. He has airplane ears and dilated pupils as he lets out a hiss. The handler slow blinks at him and he stares back. His tray of wet food is introduced and his ears go up slightly. Twix exits his den and quickly moves forward. He hisses at the handler and then retreats into the den. The food is placed down and the kennel door is closed. Twix exits the den and begins to eat his food. He looks up and hisses at the handler before they move away from his kennel. 11.10 Twix was sitting on top of his den upon approach. When staff began to move the kennel blocker over, he began to hiss and ran off the den, lowering his body to the ground. Staff member spoke softly to him, but he continued hissing and had a tense body.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate,Lively
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Skittish,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period
Potential challenges comments:: Twix 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: : Level 3
RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Upon approach, Twix is hidden inside of his den. As the assessor removes the den cover, Twix darts out of it and sits down next to it. He lets out a hiss as his ears go down. Twix stares with dilated pupils and the assessor gives him slow blinks. A scratcher tool with some squeeze up on it is extended out to him and he hisses. The tool is rested in front of him and he sniffs before licking the treat. As he does so, his ears soften. Once done with the squeeze up, the tool is used to pet his chin, cheek, and along his body. Twix remains still, tolerating the pets. Twix tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. He may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his 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.