Beau
Hello, my name is Beau. My animal id is #119182. I am a desexed male brown tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 5 years 2 months 3 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a aco - owner surrender on 6/28/2026, with the surrender reason stated as animal behavior - aggressive towards people.
Beau is on the at-risk list due to behavior. Although he is displaying social behaviors in the shelter, Beau does have a multiple bite and scratch history in his previous home. It would be 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 managing cats who rough play and may be prone to overstimulation.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Beau is on the at-risk list due to behavior. Although he is displaying social behaviors in the shelter, Beau does have a multiple bite and scratch history in his previous home. It would be 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 managing cats who rough play and may be prone to overstimulation. What my friends at ACC say about me: I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I love to be loved, but on my own terms! Let's brush up on some feline body language together! Beau is at the front of the kennel, leaning against the door to solicit attention as the assessor approaches. When the kennel door is opened, he immediately comes forward to greet the assessor with soft head bunts. Beau allows and leans into all petting, occasionally tail flicking but not escalating with extended petting. He calmly walks out of the kennel and is easily picked up, remaining calm when held and continuing to tolerate all further attention when placed back into the kennel. Beau interacts with the observer, solicits/ appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. We recommend that Beau go to a home with some cat experience preferred and be well counseled in rough play, new home adjustment, and overstimulation.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 10.1 lbs
6/14/2021
DVM Intake Estimated age: 3 weeks Microchip noted on Intake? No History: Stray Subjective: BARH, no coughing/sneezing/vomiting/diarrhea Appetite: Eating kitten food well on own Observed behavior: Alert, vocal, exploring. Evidence of cruelty seen: No Evidence of trauma seen: No Objective: P: WNL R: WNL BCS: 5/9 OP: Mucous membranes pink and moist. CRT <2. Deciduous dentition EENT: Mild mucoid discharge OU. Ears, and nares clear bilaterally, no discharge noted. PLN: Small/soft/symmetrical/nonpainful CV: No murmurs or arrhythmias, pulses strong and synchronous. RESP: Eupneic, no crackles/wheezes GI: Soft, nonpainful, no palpable masses. UG: male intact, no discharge INT: Good hair coat, no areas of alopecia or pruritus, no ectoparasites or masses noted. MS: Ambulatory x4, no pain on palpation of epaxials NEURO: Mentation appropriate, cranial nerves intact, no deficits noted. Assessment: -Orphaned neonate -Conjunctivitis Prognosis: Fair Plan: -Keep in incubator, offer gruel q3h -Start gentamicin 1 drop OU q12h x 7d until 6/21 Surgery: Temporary waiver due to age
6/19/2021
Return from foster due to erratic appetite. EEN: No ocular or nasal discharge. No coughing or sneezng CV/RESP: HR 160 SSP Lungs clear ABD/UG SNP NMP MSI: good skin turgor, dorsal muscle wasting, ambul x 4 NEURO: QAR A: Weight loss approx 60 grams since intake. Hyporexia r/o URI vs other. Ate some wet food from plate on own. Plan Syringe feed in shelter as needed LRS 13 mls SQ warmed. weigh daily
6/20/2021
Hx: URI, poor weight gain. Yesterday was 342 g or 12 oz; today is 350 g or 12.32 oz. Has been eating from plate but needs some encouragement. PLAN: 1. Continue daily weighing and encouraging to eat 2. Repeat deworming (including praziquantel) and other treatments 1088
6/22/2021
Hx: Poor weight gain, finicky appetite We have been offering food every 4-6 hours and the log indicates that the kittens are eating. S: Cuddled up with littermate, alert O: QAR, BCS 2/9, MMs pink EENT: OU just received meds so slightly tacky. No nasal discharge. H/L: Eupnic, no coughing or sneezing Abd: Soft, no pain on palpation, no masses palpated M/S/I: Amb x4. No skin lesions noted. Neuro: Alert and appropriate, no sign neurological deficiencies A: Emaciated, finicky appetite, poor weight gain P: Continue feeding every few hours. Add Fortiflora 1 sachet on food for both kittens once daily x7 days. Deworm promptly when due. 1088
6/25/2021
Foster reports kittens eating better but diarrhea persists. Plan Ponazuril 100mg/ml 0.4 ml po sid x 3d Fenbendazole 100mg/ml 0.4 ml po sid x 5 days Fortiflora 1 packet in food sid to share #7
6/25/2021
S: FP brought kittens to pick up meds, very concerned that their noses are blocked and they are not eating as much. They are BAR in carrier, playful and vocal. O: EENT: Crusted yellow ocular/nasal discharge, no sneezing Oral Exam: No ulcers H/L: NMA, SSP, CRT <2sec, MM pink/moist, eupneic ABD: Soft/non-painful MSI: Ambulatory x4, healthy hair coat Rectal: Mild moist dermatitis, but no fecal staining A: URI P: 0.1ml doxycycline PO SID x 10 days Continue all other meds and supportive care (steamy shower as per 1752 email) Contact if worsen
7/31/2021
History: in foster Subjective:BAR Observed Behavior -allowed all medical handling, friendly Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective T =not performed P =wnl R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: deciduous dentition, no oral lesions, pale pink/moist mm PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, 1 testicle palpated MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal:externally normal Wood's Lamp Exam:negative Assessment 9wo MI DSH -1 testicle descended r/o age vs cryptorchid Prognosis:excellent Plan: fvrcp #2 pyrantel SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to testicles not descended
8/30/2021
Foster Exam: Hx: has been doing well Subjective: BAR H pink 1 sec Observed Behavior - Relaxed; easily examined Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen - No Objective P = 200hr R = 40rr BCS 4-5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: NSF PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI with 2 down MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat; woods lamp (-) CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Woods lamp: negative Assessment Apparently healthy Prognosis: Good Plan: appropriate procedures SURGERY: okay for surgery
6/19/2021
gave 13 ml warmed lrs
9/16/2021
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed at offsite vet. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. Medical records in Vet Documents.
6/29/2026
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5y based on the condition of teeth and eyes Microchip noted on Intake? Positive History: Owner surrender Subjective: BAR H pink 1 sec Observed Behavior - nervous in back of kennel, crouched, looking away, petting w hand and he hisses. Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Evidence of Neglect- No Objective P = 120hr R = 40rr BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: NSF PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN, Hx of crystaluria MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment Hx crystaluria Prognosis: Good Plan: sedate with 0.56 mLS DKT pre-mix. Only ha;f went in and at 30+ minutes he was still up so gave another 0.26 mLs. 0.2 mLs antisedan IM Intake procedures CBC/Chem/UA sent out Rx Gabapentin 100 mg PO BID to help with adjustment to shelter, stress OK to give in wet RC SO Check in Re: gaba in 4w
6/30/2026
CBC wnl Chem wnl UA via cystocentesis s.g. 1.052 ph 6 1+ urine protein neg crystals nega bacteria t4 1.3 ug/dl wnl A: Not remarkable P: c/w crystal dissolution diet indefinitely since pet was on it in previous home.
7/7/2026
On 07/07/2026 at approximately 9:30 am, I examined Beau 119182. He has appropriate mentation at this time with no neurologic signs present, and has not exhibited any neurological signs while at ACC.
7/17/2026
Sneezing while cage side S: BAR, eating while cage side O: EEN- Eyes clear OU, clear nasal discharge H/L- eupneic but sneezing MSK/i- ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat. Neuro- alert/appropriate A: URI mild P: Fortiflora 1 packet PO SID x7d
7/24/2026
Recheck mild URI S: BAR at front of kennel, Gabapentin bowls appear untouched. O: EEN- eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge H/L- eupneic, no sneezing or audible congestion noted MSK/i- ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat Neuro- alert/appropriate A: No evidence of mild URI Appears to not be readily eating gabapentin P: Monitor if eating Gabapentin CTM in URI signs reoccur
7/28/2026
QAR and eating Plan okay for adoption
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
At pickup, Beau was already laying in a carrier. He appeared to be calm and relaxed.
Spay/Neuter status: Yes
Date of Intake: 6/28/2026
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
If yes, Please elaborate:: Beau is a 5 y/o, male, not neutered, not declawed DSH. His most recent vet care was at ACC.
Basic Information:: Beau was picked up as an owner surrener following a bite incident.
Previously lived with:: 1 Adult
How is this cat around strangers?: Beau is shy but friendly with strangers.
How is this cat around children?: Beau has not lived with children.
How is this cat around other cats?: Beau has not lived with other cats.
How is this cat around dogs?: Beau has not lived with dogs.
Bite history:: Beau has a recent bite incident. He has become randomly aggressive towards his owner.
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: Yes
Medical Notes: Beau is up to date on vaccinations. He has a history of crystalluria.
For a New Family to Know: Beau does not like to be picked up. he enjoys various toys.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Beau was brought in with limited information on his behavior history in a home environment. Indoor Previously lived with: 1 adult Behavior toward strangers: Shy but friendly Bite or Scratch history: Prior owner stated that Beau has been attacking her for the past 3 years, all breaking skin and causing bleeding. She stated that on 6/27/26 when she bent over to unhook something in the living room, Beau bit and scratched her on the upper and lower parts of her right arm, stated to have drawn a large amount of blood. The owner treated the wounds at home. Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Medium Other notes: Beau does not like to be picked up. He enjoys various toys. At pickup (field), Beau was already laying in a carrier. He appeared to be calm and relaxed.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 8/5/26 FB73 Beau is at the front of the kennel, allowing and leaning into all petting when the kennel door is opened, tail held high. After a couple of minutes, he does display some piloerection at the base of his tail but continues to allow/lean into all further petting, not escalating with extended petting. Beau calmly walks out of the kennel and is able to be easily picked up, stress meowing and a bit tense but without further issue. When he is placed back in his kennel, he continues to allow/lean into petting on the head and cheeks.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Sweet,Playful,Curious
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Overstimulation,Rough play,New home adjustment period
Potential challenges comments:: See relevant behavior flyers.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2
RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home
Recommendations comments:: Due to prior bite history and potential for rough play, adult only home.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: 7/7/26 Beau is at the front of the kennel as the assessor approaches, leaning against the kennel door to solicit attention. When the kennel door is opened, he head bunts the assessor's hand, allowing and leaning into all petting, tail vibrating as he is pet. When he hears sounds and other cats in the adjacent kennels, he cranes his neck and tenses. He is able to be easily maneuvered back into the kennel, continuing to allow handling without issue. Beau calmly walks out of the kennel and is able to be easily picked up, remaining calm when he is held. When he is placed back into the kennel, he remains at the front and continues to allow further petting. He nudges his way out of the kennel again and as the assessor picks him up, he gives a small stress meow, not escalating further. When placed back into the kennel he continues to allow petting and handling without issue, leaning in as he is pet. 8/5/26 Beau is at the front of the kennel as the assessor approaches, leaning against the kennel door to solicit attention. When the kennel door is opened, he head bunts the assessor's hand, allowing and leaning into all petting, tail vibrating as he is pet. When he hears sounds and other cats in the adjacent kennels, he cranes his neck and tenses. He is able to be easily maneuvered back into the kennel, continuing to allow handling without issue. Beau calmly walks out of the kennel and is able to be easily picked up, remaining calm when he is held. When he is placed back into the kennel, he remains at the front and continues to allow further petting. He nudges his way out of the kennel again and as the assessor picks him up, he gives a small stress meow, not escalating further. When placed back into the kennel he continues to allow petting and handling without issue, leaning in as he is pet. 8/13/26 FB73 Beau is at the front of the kennel, leaning against the door to solicit attention as the assessor approaches. When the kennel door is opened, he immediately comes forward to greet the assessor with soft head bunts. Beau allows and leans into all petting, occasionally tail flicking but not escalating with extended petting. He calmly walks out of the kennel and is easily picked up, remaining calm when held and continuing to tolerate all further attention when placed back into the kennel. Beau interacts with the observer, solicits/ appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. We recommend that Beau go to a home with some cat experience preferred and be well counseled in rough play, new home adjustment, and overstimulation.
