12/24/2025
♦♦TO BE KILLED♦♦
“Mimi Moon is on the at-risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. He has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. Due to his stress levels, it is 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 with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers."
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MANHATTAN ACC ADOPTABLE
MIMI MOON 243623:
3YR | Male | ACO | 8.5 lbs
MEDICAL:
Weight: 8.5 lbs
12/15/2025:
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: 3 year
Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative
History: Owner surrender
Subjective: BAR
Observed Behavior - Hissing and swatting at prosthetic hand
Is there evidence of Cruelty? No
Is there evidence of Neglect? No
Is there evidence of Trauma? No
Objective
P = 160
R = WNL
BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Mild tartar
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Male intact
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Re**al: WNL externally
Assessment
Dental disease 1/4
Prognosis: Good
Plan:
Sedated with DKT 0.4 ml IM feline pre-mix (Dexdomitor 0.5mg/ml 0.0125 mg/kg + ketamine 100mg/ml 5mg/kg + Butorphanol 10mg/ml 0.25 mg/kg)
Intake tasks
Antisedan 0.08 ml IM
SURGERY:
Okay for surgery
12/15/2025:
On recovery in den, cat had dilated pupils, was tachypneic and hyperexcitable.
R/o drug reaction vs overdose of antisedan
Plan
Moved cat to large cage, administered Midazolam 5mg/ml 0.2 ml IM and turned off lights.
Pet calmed down in 15 minutes.
1 hour post reversal pet was eupneic but hypersensitive to stimuli.
12/15/2025:
Pet curled up in back of den.
RR 40 was lower before I started to talk to him.
RESP: RE wnl
NEURO: Vigilant but much more calm and not hypersensitive to stimuli. Pupils symmetric and responsive to light.
A: Reaction to drug resolving.
ok to move to holding
P: CTM.
BEHAVIOR:
KNOWN HISTORY: Mimi Moon was brought in with limited information on his behavior history in a home environment.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
12/18/25
Lifted den cover, Mimi Moon had dilated eyes and airplane ears. He pressed herself against the den wall, looking to flee. When the den cover was placed back on, he hissed and spit. Mimi was left with dry treats.
12/19/25
Mimi displayed similar behaviors as the previous enrichment note. He was left with a catnip toy.
12/21/25
Lying down hiding in den, steps back and sits up when removing den cover. Begins low grumbling when reaching close with catnip on scratcher tool. Sniffs catnip on tool, continues to step back with head facing down. Allows cheek rubs for 30 seconds and stops grumbling. After he calms down, I slowly pull the tool away and return the den cover.
12/22/25
Mimi Moon is laying inside of his den, backing up against the back wall as the den cover is removed. Treats are offered with the scratcher tool, and he does not take them. Petting is attempted with the scratcher tool and brief contact if able to be made on top of his head before he hisses, low growls, and hard swats the tool.
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Subdued
VOCAL: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: Bold, Timid, Skittish, Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES: Fearful, New home adjustment period
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: New Hope Only
RECOMMENDATIONS:: only home
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: Mimi Moon retreated inside the den with wide, wandering eyes and displayed defensive behavior, swatting, hissing, and low growling when contact was attempted, leading to the assessment ending early to prevent severe fear, anxiety, and stress.
Mimi Moon is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. He is extremely fearful in the shelter environment and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.
What my friends at ACC say about me:
* 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.
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Manhattan Animal Care Center
326 East 110th Street (between 1st and 2nd Aves.)
New York, NY 10029
Open for adoptions:
Monday – Friday (12pm – 6pm)
Saturday & Sunday (11am – 5pm)
Hours of Operations:
Monday – Sunday (10am – 6pm)
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Queens Animal Care Center
1906 Flushing Avenue
Ridgewood, NY 1138
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Monday – Friday (12pm – 6pm)
Saturday & Sunday (11am – 5pm)
Hours of Operations:
Monday – Sunday (10am – 6pm)
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Staten Island Care Center
3139 Veterans Road West
Staten Island, NY 10309
Open for adoptions:
Wednesday – Sunday (11am – 5pm)
Hours of Operations:
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