10/28/2026
❤❤BONDED BROTHERS - OWNER DUMPED, INITIALLY SEPARATED, BUT NOW (FINALLY) REUNITED - WE LOVE ONE ANOTHER AND MUST STAY TOGETHER!!❤❤
♦ ROAM 265074; and
♦ WANDER 265075
PLEASE KEEP THEM TOGETHER!!♦♦
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MANHATTAN ACC ADOPTABLES
WANDER 265075:
1YR | Neutered (now) | SO/S | 10.6 lbs
MEDICAL:
Date Administered Vet Treatment Type Amount Given Route of Administration Treatment Result Administered by External Vet
9/12/2026 Flea/Tick - Selamectin (Revolution) 60 mg/ml
Notes: 5-15lbs
9/12/2026 Internal Parasite Treatment - Pyrantel
Notes: 0.5ml
9/12/2026 FeLV/FIV Snap Negative
Notes: neg
9/12/2026 PureVax FVRCP Annual 0.5ml SQ
Notes: rfl
9/12/2026 Rabies Vaccine 1.0ml SQ
Notes: rhl
9/12/2026 Weigh
Notes: 10.5lbs
9/12/2026 Microchip Implantation
Notes: 985113014467652
9/26/2026 Internal Parasite Treatment - Pyrantel .5
Notes: PYRANTEL 0.5 ML
10/18/2026 Flea/Tick - Selamectin (Revolution) 60 mg/ml
Notes: Administered selamectin
10/18/2026 Weigh
Notes: 10.57 lbs
Date Due Vet Treatment Type
11/18/2026 Weigh
11/18/2026 Flea/Tick - Selamectin (Revolution) 60 mg/ml
9/12/2027 Rabies Vaccine
9/12/2027 PureVax FVRCP Annual
Medication Amount Dispensed Route of Administration Frequency Date From Date To Doses Administered Vet Name Reason Notes Instructions
Gabapentin Capsule 100 mg 0 tablets PO 100mg PO, 2 times every 1 day(s) 12-Sep-2026 Discontinued 24-Oct-2026: Unaable to administer treatment 30 VET 991819
Fluids - LRS SQ 0 ml SQ 100 mls SQ every 1 day(s) 22-Sep-2026 23-Sep-2026 1 VET 991752
Cerenia (Maropitant) INJ 10 mg/ML 0 ml SQ 0.5 ml SQ every 1 day(s) 22-Sep-2026 23-Sep-2026 1 VET 991752
Vitamin B12 INJ 1000 mcg/ml 0 ml SQ 0.3 ml once 22-Sep-2026 22-Sep-2026 0 VET 991752
Doxycycline Suspension 100 mg/ml 0 ml PO 0.5 ml PO every 1 day(s) 22-Sep-2026 1-Oct-2026 9 VET 991752
Fluids - LRS SQ 0 ml SQ 100ml SQ every 1 day(s) 24-Sep-2026 28-Sep-2026 3 VET 991697
Cerenia (Maropitant) INJ 10 mg/ML 0 ml SQ 0.45ml SQ every 1 day(s) 24-Sep-2026 28-Sep-2026 3 VET 991697
Zorbium 1 ML Tube - Green for 6.6-16.5 pounds 0 tube Topically 1 once 27-Sep-2026 27-Sep-2026 1 VET 991752 caution behavior
No drugs administered to this animal.
Date Reasons Diagnosis Vet Notes Vet Date Resolved
28-Oct-2026 Spay/Neuter Summary Medical Notes: 10:22 AM
[Surgery - Cat Neuter]
Was this cat a Cryptorchid? No
Routine Feline Neuter
Self tie of spermatic cord
Green Linear Tattoo Placed near Midline
Surgeon: 2172
Medical Notes: 9:01 AM
Pre-Op Exam
S: QAR in den
O: visual exam only
EEN- eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge
H/L- eupneic, no coughing/sneezing noted
MSK/i- ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat
Neuro-alert/appropriate
A:
Appears to be a good anesthetic candidate
P:
Neuter today.
24-Oct-2026 Vet Statement Medical Notes: 4:46 PM
Wander and Roam have been reunited. Discontinued gabapentin as not able to administer individually.
22-Oct-2026 Progress Exam Medical Notes: 11:38 AM
SO:
Due for release from rabies observation
BAR, tense inside of den and backs away when approached
eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent
h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated
msi: ambulatory x4
neuro: mentation alert and appropriate, no neurological deficits appreciated at this time
A:
no clinical signs of rabies appreciated
P:
Patient has appropriate mentation at this time (no neurologic signs present) and has not exhibited any neurological signs while at MACC.
12-Oct-2026 Progress Exam Medical Notes: 5:13 PM
Subjective:
BAR H pink 1 sec
Observed Behavior -
Body relaxed; yes squinched shut, in den
BCS 4/9
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
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Assessment
Apparently healthy
Plan:
DOH hold.
29-Sep-2026 Progress Exam Medical Notes: 4:00 PM
S: recheck URI
O: no C/S, no nasal discharge. Eupneic. Eating well, good energy. Very minimal shimmer of clear watery discharge OU
A: URI mostly clear
P: OK to just let him be so he isn't further stressed out.
27-Sep-2026 Progress Exam Medical Notes: 3:50 PM
Poor appetite per log
EEN: scant nasal discharge
ORAL: Increased swallowing
A: hyporexia r/o oropharyngeal pain
Plan
Zorbium 1ml topical.
25-Sep-2026 Progress Exam Medical Notes: 1:44 PM
SO:
In adoptions on treatment for mild/moderate URI. Reported hissing and swatting for treatments
BAR, laying down in hidey cubby, food apparently untouched
eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent
h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated
msi: ambulatory x4
neuro: mentation alert and appropriate
A:
URI-on treatment
P:
canceling supportive care due to behavior
clinical signs are not worsening so will monitor for now.
24-Sep-2026 Progress Exam Medical Notes: 10:32 AM
SO:
On treatment for moderate URI
BAR, sitting inside of cubby, does not appear to be eating
eent: eyes clear, mucoid nasal dc apparent
h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated
msi: ambulatory x4
neuro: mentation alert and appropriate
A:
URI-moderate
anorexia
P:
100ml LRS sc SID x3d
0.45ml cerenia sc SID x3d.
22-Sep-2026 Tech Exam Medical Notes: 5:42 PM
not able to give fluid/cerenia/b12 due to behavior. swat and clawed.
22-Sep-2026 Progress Exam URI - Feline Medical Notes: 4:08 PM
EEN: wet nasal congestion, sneezing, clear nasal discharge
RESP: Increased inspiratory effort
A: URI moderate
P:
LRS 100mls SQ sid x 2 days
cerenia 10mg/ml 0.5 ml sq sid x 2 days
Vitamin b12 1000 mcg/ml 0.3 ml SQ
Doxycycline 100mg/ml 0.5 ml po sid x 10d VET 991752 12-Oct-2026
12-Sep-2026 DVM Intake Medical Notes: 1:41 PM
Estimated age: ~1-2 years
Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative
History: Owner surrender from a hold with intact 30 cats
Subjective: BAR in kennel
Observed Behavior - Allowed all handling, but very tense body and tried to flee multiple times. When wrapped in towel burrito, he froze; did not escalate
Evidence of suspected cruelty seen? – None
Objective:
BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, AU moderate dark debris (pruritic), no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Adult dentition with mild gingivitis
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NSR, NMA, MM pink/moist, CRT < 2, lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non-painful, no masses palpated
U/G: Intact male; 2 testicles palpable in sc***um
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Re**al: Externally clean
Wood's Lamp Exam: Not performed
Assessment: Ear mites, otherwise apparently healthy
Prognosis: Good
Plan:
Cleaned AU
Selamectin
100mg gabapentin PO BID indefinitely while in shelter for FAS
SURGERY: Okay for surgery.
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.
Animal Behavior Saved At: 24-Oct-2026 11:53:56.000
Animal ID: 265075
Animal Name: Wander Age: 1 Year 1 Month 2 Weeks
Tag Number: Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Gender: Male Spayed / Neutered: No
Handler: 992220 Observer:
Risk Assessment Rating:
Behavior Assessment Date: 10/20/2026
Retest Date: 11/20/2026
Retest Reason:
Next Test Date:
KNOWN HISTORY: Wander was brought in with limited information on his behavior history in a home environment.
Wander lived with 30+ other cats in his previous home.
ENRICHMENT NOTES: 9/17/26
Wander was sleeping under his Flip Bed upon approach. A peacock feather was inserted under the castle door, and he watched it move slowly before leaning forward to sniff it. After examining the feather, he repositioned himself into a loaf position in front of it. Wander then batted at it playfully. He continued playing while the main castle door was opened. He then engaged interactively as the feather was slowly twisted and moved beneath the Flip Bed. Wander looked at the open castle door, retreated into his enclosure, and continued playing independently with the feather. He looked up and licked his lips when people entered the room. I paused the interaction. He later came out of his enclosure while I visited other cats. From inside the enclosure, he watched a laser light move around the kennel. Wander came forward for Fancy Feast Flaked Fish added to his dinner tray. He recoiled slightly when an attempt was made to pet his forehead while he was eating. He allowed light contact on his head and shoulders with the peacock feather. A scratcher was then introduced with the feather positioned on top of it. While eating an entire plate of food and then Purina ONE dry food, Wander allowed extended, light scratching on the back of his neck with the scratcher. He subsequently returned to the enclosure beneath his Flip Bed. A hanging feather toy, sparkly pom-pom, peacock feather, and dry treats were left within his reach.
9/22/26
Curled up in his makeshift bed when I approached kennel. The whiteboard showed that he had diarrhea and vomited earlier in the day. I noticed his eyes were watery and he was sneezing which I added to the white board. Because of him feeling under the weather, he didn’t respond to any attempts at socialization.
9/25/26
Curled in box under bed, eyes 1/2 open. Put in treat bowl, no reaction. Approached with hard treats on scratcher tool, he sniffed and pulled back, tail tightened. Dropped treats and slowly approached with tool. Wander allowed head scratches, blinking when stopped. Gave plenty of scratches and ended interaction.
9/27/26
Reported to be consistently urinating outside of the litterbox and in various places in his kennel by ops staff.
10/6
Wander was lying in his box. When handler approached he got up and hid inside his box in a crouched position. The handler went to grab his food tray and Wander hissed. Churu was put in his food tray and he slowly came out to eat his treat. Handler used a scratcher tool to pet his head and Wander tolerated it. Sweet talk was given and Wander replied with a couple slow blinks. The handler went to grab the tray again and Wander hissed. Ended the session with more churu in his tray.
10/14/26
Wander was in his den when approached. He immediately started to growl and look to avoid interaction. He tolerated the tool stroking the top of his head but stayed tense and squirmed the entire socialization.
EVALUATION:
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Subdued
VOCAL: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: Bold
Timid
Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES: New home adjustment period
Fearful
Adult cat socialization
Other
Potential challenges comments: Wander 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.
Wander had previously been observed to urinate outside of the litterbox and in various areas of the kennel at the beginning of his stay at the care center. After a two-week observation period he was observed to use the litterbox appropriately consistently.
There were two scratch incidents that occurred in shelter. A member of the public was greeting Wander during an adoption interaction. Wander was under his flip bed and hissed as she opened the kennel. She began to toss dry treats towards the opening of the flip bed and he swatted out, scratching her right hand and breaking skin. The wound was a small, superficial scratch on the back of her right hand. The wound was self-treated.
The same day, a staff member was attempting to get Wander into a den. It was reported that when she attempted to gently coax him into the den, Wander ran to the elevated shelf in the kennel, beginning to hiss, spit, and swat towards her. She attempted to guide him down from the shelf using an unfolded cardboard litterbox and a towel. He swatted out and managed to scratch her right ring finger, leaving a small, superficial scratch and drawing blood. He then went back to the top shelf and she was eventually able to get him into a den to move to the holding room. Staff member self-treated the wound.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: Level 3
RECOMMENDATIONS: Adult only home
Other
Recommendations comments: Due to behavior observed in the care center, adult only home.
Wander may benefit from being in a home with another, friendly, and appropriately socialized cat from whom he can learn behaviors and have interactions with humans modeled by, to help him gain confidence and comfort in a new environment
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY: 9/15/26
Wander is laying under his flipbed, observing the assessor with wide eyes and a tense body as they approach. When the kennel door is opened and he is spoken to softly, he hisses and remains tense. He is offered a squeeze up on the click stick and after a few moments begins to eat it, eating all of it. He is tolerant of brief petting on the head with the click stick but turns, hisses, and bites the click stick after a few passes. Pickup is not attempted due to observed behavior.
10/20/26
Wander is inside of his den with forward ears and moderately dilated eyes. He hisses softly when the den cover is lifted. The assessor extends a scratcher tool towards him and he sniffs it. He eats offered squeeze up and while eating allows gentle petting on his cheeks and along his body. When finished with the squeeze up, he pulls back and squints at the handler. The assessor pushes another tray of squeeze up towards him and he continues eating. He hisses softly once more when the den cover is placed back on but there is no other escalation.
Wander is an adult cat that may not have had many interactions with humans from an early age. He is apprehensive of people and appears wary of human contact. It is difficult to predict if he will respond to socialization but we recommend offering high value treats and food to help build a positive association to humans. Please be mindful that older cats will require more time and skill in order for them to be comfortable around people. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.
Recommendations
Adoption Recommendations:
Comments:
Suitability With Children:
Other: Level 3* - 09/15/26 Level 3* - 10/20/26
Yard Size:
Overall Rating:
Passed For Rehoming:
Indemnity/Waiver:
Adoption Summary: What my friends at ACC say about me:
* I am bonded to Roam 265074. We must go home together and our adoption fee includes both of us!
Hi, my name is Wander and the shelter has been a little overwhelming for me. I came from a home with many cats, who I've gotten along with well. Because I've lived in this home my entire life and have only been around one person, I have little experience with people and am hesitant of new experiences. I would enjoy living in a quiet home, preferably one with lots of vertical space so I have a place to perch and observe the room. I would also appreciate having experienced, patient adopter(s) who are willing to take things slow with me. I would benefit from socialization, using rewards whenever I make a small positive step like making eye contact, allowing petting, or sniffing your hand. I'd prefer to take things at my own pace, and would appreciate some good old fashion TLC. Some things I do enjoy here are squeeze up treats. If you can open your heart to adopt a cat like me, I'll hopefully have the confidence to come around to my new people, like you!
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Ridgewood, NY 1138
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Staten Island, NY 10309
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