Saving Purrfect Cats

12/29/2025

***Pulled (unknown rescue)***

Video - https://youtu.be/L5dEpKKgMNE

ACC NYC – Manhattan Center

A volunteer writes: Just before Christmas, Chaquiro’s family relinquished him to the Care Center because they were moving. It’s a tough blow for a cat long used to the comforts of a real home, so no wonder Chaquiro has been down in the dumps this week. When I met this soft gentleman, he was lying calmly at the front of his cat condo, receptive to visitors but also sad and unsure. Our behavior team described him as shy, calm and sweet, accepting treats and leaning in for cheek and head pets, but also somewhat fearful. It’s totally understandable. I get the feeling this gorgeous longish-haired guy simply misses his family and doesn’t know what the future holds. We know what he needs, which is a true forever family who will cherish him the way he deserves. Maybe yours?

243381 - Chaquiro

https://nycacc.app/ #/browse/243381

Neutered Male, 13 Years Old, 11.6lbs
Days in care – 5

What my friends at ACC say about me:

I have lived with cats in my previous home
I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe
I would do best in a home without very tiny humans, although I could be open to older human children once I meet them.
I love to be loved, but on my own terms! Let’s brush up on some feline body language together.

12/29/2025

***Pulled (unknown rescue)***

Sweet Pirate has medical needs – In feline ICU

ACC NYC – Queens Center

244370 - Pirate

https://nycacc.app/ #/browse/244370

19 year old neutered male
Stray
5.5 lbs

Medical:

FeLV/FIV Snap

Negative

29-Dec-2025

Progress Exam
Medical Notes: 12:46 PM

recheck exam, geriatric cat

S/O
Q-BAR, comes to the front, food trays eaten, no c/s/v/d appreciated
EENT: no ocular or nasal dc, audible congestion, missing all visible dentition
HL: eupneic, purring
MSI: amb x 4, good skin turgor

A.
Geriatric
HM - not appreciated but purring a lot
Missing most dentition
URI- appears mild (audible congestion) r/o second to oral (missing most dentition and tongue protruding)

P.
Seek placement asap - p is geriatric and has possible HM and mild URI.
Move to med-iso and recheck in 2 days

27-Dec-2025

Progress Exam
Medical Notes: 12:00 PM

recheck for geriatric, intake 12/26/25

S/O eating, urine in kennel
hyperglobulinemia
mild anemia

BAR adequate hydration, mm pigmented, moist
AU very waxy heavy debris, no odor
OU nuclear opacity and enophthalmin
oral devoid of teeth
H/L II/VI sternal HM eupneic clear lungs
abd doughy
M/S/I: BCS 3/9 matted haircoat
ambu x 4 with generalzied significant atrophy

P; chronic geriatric conditions
HM r/o anemia vs cardiogenic added HM to conditions list
will need geriatric care, possible echocardiogram at rescue/adoptions

no URI detected
rec transfer to adoptions
clombed coat, cleaned face

26-Dec-2025

Medical Notes: 3:01 PM
DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: ~ 15-20 years

Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative

History: Stray

Subjective: BAR

Observed Behavior - Sweet, solicits pets, purring, tolerates all handling and exam.

Is there evidence of Cruelty? No
Is there evidence of Neglect? No
Is there evidence of Trauma? No

Objective

P = 186
R = Eupneic
BCS = 2.5/9

EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, dried mucoid nasal discharge noted. Moderate nasal congestion.
Oral Exam: Missing most dentition, 2 mandibular incisors remain, pink mm
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Castrated male. Externally normal.
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, diffuse sarcopenia (muscle wasted), skin free of parasites, no masses noted, matted coat, increased turgor.
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Re**al: Externally normal

Assessment
Geriatric - Suspect Chronic Condition
Matted
Osteoarthritis
Underweight
Upper Respiratory Infection
Anemia

Prognosis: Guarded

Plan: Intake exam and tasks
75mL SQ LRS
Convenia 8mg/kg SQ

CBC- Anemia (HCT 25.7%), Leukocytosis (36.24 K/uL) - marked neutrophilia, moderate monocytosis.
CHEM - Mild HI Glob - inflammatory
T4 - wnl

SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to previously neutered.

BEHAVIOR:

Behavior Assessment
This information is supplied as a guide only based on the history supplied to us and on our observations of the animal in the shelter. Animal Care Centers of NYC, its employees and agents accept no responsibility in the event that the animal behaved differently from its description above nor are any guarantees made in respect of its future behavior.

Behavior Assessment Date: 12/29/2025

KNOWN HISTORY:
Pirate was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on his behavior history in a home environment.

EVALUATION:
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Mellow

VOCAL:
Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE:
Social
Calm
Sweet
Affectionate
People oriented
Easy going

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
New home adjustment period

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Level 1

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Upon approach, Pirate had just woken up and started to enjoy his wet food. As the kennel door was opened, he immediately looked at the assessor and nudge their hand for pets. His face and eyes were neutral, body was loose and tail was high. Pirate allowed for all petting head to tail as he leaned in and lifted his back end up. Pirate allowed for a quick pick up and place back down with no issues.

Pirate interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience.

Level 1 - 12/29/25

What my friends at ACC say about me:
* Cheek and chin scratches make me so happy!
* My purr motor is always running!
* I am a sweet, social, older gentleman, looking for the perfect forever home!
* I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me.

05/07/2025

08/21/2024

Poor Khalessi yet again needs to find a temporary home. We are looking for fosters for this sweet girl who’s been through hell and back. Saved from euthanasia and fought for her life after having a horrible respiratory infection. Her foster mom nursed her back to health so she could have a chance at life. Khalessi found a home but unfortunately her momma is being deployed one last time before she retires. She has been in perfect health since then but is a small cat and spayed.
Khalessi is looking for a foster for about a year till she comes home but if the home fits then her human mom will understand that she has found a forever home. FOSTERS WILL BE APPROVED through Hart 2 Heart Animal Rescue only! Please message me or apply with H2H if you are considering fostering and/or adopting! 💕🙏🏼💕

08/13/2024

Do not use!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

06/22/2024

*** SEE MY VIDEO - SAVE MY LIFE! ***
https://youtu.be/jT7zsKTUyC8?si=NPetcjz-G3Ysoqfn

♦♦MEDICAL PRIORITY - "POSSIBLE" CEREBELLAR HYPOPLASIA ("CH") - "Client came to BACC with a stray cat Tuna. Client stated he saw the cat laying in his backyard. Client said the cat was laying in the same spot still the next morning. When he approached the cat it just meowed and allowed him to pet. Client stated the cat was very friendly, but did not look well or appear to be thriving."♦♦

CEREBELLAR HYPOPLASIA IN CATS:
https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/neurological/c_ct_cerebellar_hypoplasia?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3S34LVop5nKfMSn4a2rRJVvBNFNbg-ceNc8VawbgyDWY3NEuROwYjM4DU_aem_GH4M4llCX_0SfYAmvasL5g

BROOKLYN ACC ADOPTABLE

TUNA 202936
6YR | Male | Stray | 8.8lbs

Zip Code: JAMAICA NY 11433
Intake Type: Stray (No ID)
Medical Behavior: 1. Green
Age: 6 Years (approx)
S*x: Male
Spayed/Neutered: No
Weight: 8.8

MEDICAL:
Vet Treatments
Date Administered Vet Treatment Type Amount Given Route of Administration Treatment Result Administered by External Vet
6/18/2024 Weigh
Notes: 8 LBS
6/18/2024 Internal Parasite Treatment - Pyrantel
Notes: 0.40 ML PO
6/18/2024 Flea/Tick - Frontline
Notes: FRONTLINE PLUS
6/18/2024 FeLV/FIV Snap Negative
Notes: NEG
6/18/2024 Rabies Vaccine SQ
Notes: RHL
6/18/2024 FVRCP Annual
Notes: RFL
6/18/2024 Microchip Implantation
Notes: 985113008173760

Vet Treatments Due
Date Due Vet Treatment Type
7/2/2024 Internal Parasite Treatment - Pyrantel
7/18/2024 Weigh
7/18/2024 Flea/Tick - Frontline
6/18/2025 FVRCP Annual
6/18/2025 Rabies Vaccine

Medications
Medication Amount Dispensed Route of Administration Frequency Date From Date To Doses Administered Vet Name Reason Notes Instructions
No medications administered to this animal.

Drug Usage
No drugs administered to this animal.

Vet Consultations
Date Reasons Vet Notes Vet Date Resolved
18-Jun-2024 DVM Intake Vet Notes: 12:56 PM
DVM Intake
Estimated age: 6 years
Microchip noted on Intake? No

History: Stray

Subjective: BARH, no coughing/sneezing/vomiting/diarrhea

Observed behavior: Purring, slow blinking, making muffins. Allowed all handling
Evidence of cruelty seen: No
Evidence of trauma seen: No
Evidence of neglect seen: No

Objective:
P: WNL
R: WNL
BCS: 3/9

OP: Mucous membranes pink and moist. Stage III dental disease.
EENT: Eyes, 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, two descended testicles, no discharge
INT: Rough and dull hair coat, no areas of alopecia or pruritus, no ectoparasites or masses noted.
MS: Ambulatory x4, no pain on palpation of epaxials. Mild dorsal muscle wasting
NEURO: Mentation appropriate, cranial nerves intact, no deficits noted. Mild intention tremors noted

Assessment:
-Cerebellar hypoplasia
-Stage III dental disease
-Underweight

Prognosis:
Good

Plan:
-Recommend weight gain, dental cleaning with intake

Surgery:
Okay for surgery.

BEHAVIOR:
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 love getting pets and - you guessed it - snuggles!

Tuna interacts with the assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat is suitable for any level of adopter experience with counseling on his medical condition/needs.

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EMAIL
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NYC ACC
General inquiries:
tel. 1-212-788-4000
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Manhattan Animal Care Center
326 East 110th Street (between 1st and 2nd Aves.)
New York, NY 10029
Hours of Operation: Open for adoptions every day, 12pm - 5pm.

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Brooklyn Animal Care Center
2336 Linden Boulevard
Brooklyn, NY 11208
Hours of Operation: Open for adoptions every day, 12pm - 5pm.

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Staten Island Care Center
3139 Veterans Road West
Staten Island, NY 10309
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Saturday, 9am - 5pm
Open for adoptions Tuesday – Saturday, 12pm – 5pm

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