02/12/2023
***SAFE 11/21/22***
***EXTREMELY SUPER RARE NINTH CHANCE FOR KENZIE*** PLEASE MAKE IT COUNT! MOST LIKELY LAST CHANCE!
***ON EMERGENCY AT RISK PLACEMENT LIST FOR THURSDAY 11/17/22 DEADLINE IS NOON. *** https://newhope.shelterbuddy.com/animal/list
*KENZIE HAS AN APPROVED PRESCREENER!!!*
Please consider working with them to save her and we will connect you!!!
*KENZIE HAS AN APPROVED PRESCREENER!!!*
Please consider working with them to save her and we will connect you!!!
*A $250 stipend is available to the New Hope partner that pulls KENZIE*
In order to qualify for the stipend, the animal cannot go to a boarding facility.
*A $500 private donation is available to the New Hope partner that pulls KENZIE*
ACC does not assume any responsibility for payment, nor does it warranty payment by this donor or any donor to you. If you pull this animal, your name and contact information will be passed along to the donor and your transaction will be directly between the two of you.
That's a total of $750 for Kenzie!!!
A PRESCREENER FOSTER IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR KENZIE IF YOU WOULD LIKE US TO CONNECT YOU WITH THEM!
WATCH VIDEO - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-OLd7_xYuE
NEW PHOTOS - 8 year old Kenzie was dumped by her owner because he is moving to a non pet friendly apartment. Kenzie is very upset and needs a new best friend to adopt her. Come get this spayed gal at MACC. I can go home today!
What my friends at ACC say about me:
I lived with children in my previous home.
The staff think I would do best in a home where there are no other cats.
I am finding the shelter a little overwhelming, but when it's just you and me and some peace and quiet you'll see what a love bug I am.
I am looking for a home with a patient person.
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 without very tiny humans, although I could be open to older human children once I meet them.
I prefer to call the shots and enjoy coming to you when I'm ready for pets.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Kenzie 155401
Care Center Location: Manhattan Animal Care Center
Zip Code: NEW YORK NY 10029
Intake Type: Owner Surrender
Medical Behavior: 5. Red
Age: 8 Years (approx)
S*x: Female
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Weight: 9.8
Hello, my name is Kenzie. My animal id is #155401. I am a desexed female calico cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 8 years 3 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 10/6/2022, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving.
Kenzie is on the emergency placement 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 their stress levels, it is in his 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 him 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.
Kenzie is on the emergency placement list due to her 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 their stress levels, it is in his 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 him plenty of time and space to adjust, and who has experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.
I can go home today!
What my friends at ACC say about me:
I lived with children in my previous home.
The staff think I would do best in a home where there are no other cats.
I am finding the shelter a little overwhelming, but when it's just you and me and some peace and quiet you'll see what a love bug I am.
I am looking for a home with a patient person.
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 without very tiny humans, although I could be open to older human children once I meet them.
I prefer to call the shots and enjoy coming to you when I'm ready for pets.
Please check here for updated adoption hours.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 9.8 lbs
Vet Notes
10/7/2022
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: Reported 8y, exam agrees 8-10y
Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative
History: Owner surrender, moving to apartment that does not allow pets.
Subjective: BAR
Observed Behavior - Growling, hissing, and striking. Sedated for exam using 0.1ml dexmedetomidine 500mcg/ml, 0.1ml ketamine 100mg/ml, 0.1ml butorphanol 10mg/ml IM provided adequate, but light sedation
Evidence of Cruelty seen -no
Evidence of Trauma seen -no
Objective
T =
P =wnl
R =wnl
BCS 6/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: adult dentition with tartar and mild gingiva recession, PDDZ stage 2/4
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: female spayed, green linear abd tattoo
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Re**al: normal external
Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed
Assessment
mild PDDZ
Prognosis:
good
Plan:
intake tasks
needs behavior assessment
new home
SURGERY:
already spayed
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
Behavior History
Behavior Assessment
Kenzie had a low, tense body throughout the entire intake process.
Spay/Neuter status: Yes
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Kenzie is a 8 year DSH female cat.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult
How is this cat around strangers?: Around strangers Kenzie is friendly/outgoing as well shy for a few minutes. She plays gentle with adults.
How is this cat around children?: It was reported that Kenzie is usually tolerant around children. She doesn't play with children.
How is this cat around other cats?: It was reported that Kenzie has spent time with other cats and is aggressive around them. If aggressive she makes threating sounds. Kenzie doesn't play with other cats. Previous owner stated Kenzie doesn't do well with other cats.
How is this cat around dogs?: N/A
Behavior Notes: Kenzie often scratches furniture & hides in fear. She has never been in a car ride. Kenzie has never been given a bath or have her nails trimmed. She enjoys getting her hair brushed & picked up/held.
Bite history:: No bite history reported.
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium Energy
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Previous owner described Kenzie as a affectionate, playful, confident, independent, quiet cat. Previous owner stated her favorite thing about Kenzie is that she loves cuddling/sleeping besides you. Kenzie's favorite activity is eating. When you're home she tends to follow you around, sit on you, be in the same room as you, stay hidden. Her favorite type of toys are balls, string toys. Previous owner stated Kenzie always loses her toys. She has been kept indoors only. She is used to sleeping on owners chair or her bed. She is used to eating dry food. Kenzie is litter box trained and is used to a hooded box using pellets. She likes to scratch on furniture & scratching posts. Her favorite type of posts are ones made out of smooth wood, wood with bark & fabric.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Indoor cat
Previously lived with: 1 adult
Behavior toward strangers: friendly/outgoing as well shy for a few minutes. She plays gentle with adults.
Behavior toward children: usually tolerant around children, but doesn't play with them.
Behavior toward cats: aggressive, she makes threating sounds. Kenzie doesn't play or do well with other cats
Behavior toward dogs: Unknown
Bite or Scratch history: None
Litter box training: Yes, used to a hooded box using pellets
Energy level/descriptors: Medium, Previous owner described Kenzie as an affectionate, playful, confident, independent, quiet cat. Her favorite thing about Kenzie is that she loves cuddling/sleeping besides you. Kenzie's favorite activity is eating. When you're home she tends to follow you around, sit on you, be in the same room as you, or stay hidden. Her favorite type of toys are balls, string toys.
Other notes: Kenzie often scratches furniture and posts made out of smooth wood, wood with bark & fabric. She hides in fear. She enjoys getting her hair brushed & picked up/held.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 10/13/22
At front of kennel sitting up, steps back when reaching close to offer treats on scratcher tool. She climbs on top of the den to avoid attention and swats at the tool when reaching close. She stares and then climbs down to hide into the den. Not interested in attention.
10/15/22
Pokes head out of den door, retreats as the kennel door is opened, brings nose to vent holes to sniff, sniffs scratcher tool, eats treats placed through holes and then sits up and begins stress meowing, so elected not to turn den sideways and left catnip.
10/17/22
On to of den, appears tense, begins stress meowing as I approach to do a nose sniff with the scratcher too and hisses and makes as if to swat. But almost comes down to investigate catnip so i used the scratcher tool to put some on top of the den causing her to swat again, but after I closed the door she did come down!
10/18/22
Not happy today. Crouched down hiding in den, focused on me through vent holes with tense body and wide eyes. When dropping treats in the vent hole, she punches the den, hisses, and whines. When reaching close to the den side entrance with treats on the scratcher tool, she growls and swats the tool hard. Not interested in attention or interaction.
10/19/22
Resting on her cage bedding with head high. Alert with soft eyes. She soft meows when spoken softly to. Seems to be under the weather but hisses and sat upright when moving close with the scratcher tool for pets. She then swatted at the tool avoiding contact. Ate offered treats that was left by the front of the kennel when left alone.
10/20/22
Sitting up at front of kennel, tenses up, steps back, and hisses when spoken to and opening the door. When reaching close to offer treats on the scratcher tool, she retreats into the den to hide. When offered treats through the vent holes, she hisses and swats at the den. Not interested in attention.
10/27/22
Crouched down at front of kennel, hisses and steps back when spoken to and opening the door. Accepts treats offered, swats tool and hisses when reaching to pet. When stroking body, she retreats to the side kennel. Kept interaction short to reduce stress. Not interested in attention.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Independent,Shy ,Timid
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 4
RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Kenzie is a bold, shy, and independent cat. She was crouched down on top of the den with her head and ears forward, focused on the assessor with a tense body and wide eyes. When reaching close to open the door, she quickly swats at the door and hisses. When spoken to and offering treats on the scratcher tool, she begins to growl and then pauses to sniff the treat and tool placed in front of her. The assessor reaches close to pet and Kenzie leans back and then climbs down next to the den entrance. When pet on the body, she hisses and swats the tool, then retreats into the den to hide. Pick up was not attempted in order to reduce stress.
Kenzie is not open to interaction at this time and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. Because her previous owner reports she is affectionate, playful, and confident but also independent and quiet cat in a home environment, we believe the behavior seen in the care center is shelter-specific and this cat would make a great pet, but is really struggling in the shelter environment. This cat is suitable for adopters with previous cat experience who are willing to work with a cat who needs time and patience to help her adjust to the new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced home with adopters who are willing to work with a cat who needs time and patience to help her adjust to the new home.
** PLEASE NOTE ** KITTENS under the age of 8 weeks or weighing 2 pounds or less CAN ONLY be PULLED by a RESCUE!!!! IF INTERESTED, PLEASE contact a RESCUE ASAP!!!
For more information on adopting from the NYC AC&C, or to find a rescue to assist, please read the following:
If you are local to NYC, and within 4 hrs of NYS and NJ and you are SERIOUS about adopting or fostering one of the animals at NYC ACC, please read our MUST READ section for instructions, or message our FB page with our experienced volunteers that will do their best to guide you through the process.
* We highly discourage everyone from trusting strangers that send them Facebook messages, offering help, for it has ended in truly tragic events.*
If you can get to the shelters in NYC:
(212) 788-4000 (wait through the prompts to reach a live person)
Email - [email protected]
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https://www.nycacc.org/about/locations
If you are within a 3-4 hour radius of NYC or NJ and cannot get to the shelter: You must apply to a New Hope rescue shelter partner.
Here's a list of New Hope shelter rescue partners (must contact individual rescues):
https://www.nycacc.org/get-involved/new-hope/nhpartners
For approved adopters,
There is free transport within a 3-4 hour radius of NYC & NJ.
The NYC ACC foster program:
https://www.nycacc.org/get-involved/foster
