Animal Profile

Constantine is on the at-risk list due to behavior.He is a potentially under socialized adult cat and 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 an under socialized and fearful cat adjust to strangers and new environments.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Constantine is on the at-risk list due to behavior.He is a potentially under socialized adult cat and 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 an under socialized and fearful cat adjust to strangers and new environments. What my friends at ACC say about me: Constantine tolerates attention and petting but appears fearful or stressed in the shelter. He may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 8.6 lbs

Medical Notes

2/2/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 years Microchip noted on Intake? Negative History: Owner Surrender QAR MM pink, moist, CRT <2 sec Observed Behavior - Blue; Able to examine, nervous Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Evidence of Neglect- No Objective: P = 160 hr R = 28 rr BCS 5/9 Wt = 8.6 lbs EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: NSF PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, no apparent murmur, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI (2 testicles descended) 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 Prognosis: Good Plan: Standard Intake Procedures for Cats Performed Okay for surgery

2/4/2026

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. Limited PE due to high FAS; visually stable. Healthy, Spay/Neuter - ACCEPTED

2/7/2026

Post Surgical Exam Attitude/demeanor: QAR Appetite: eating C/S/V/D: Incision site: no swelling, bruising, or bleeding Pain level: appears comfortable Licking, chewing, or biting surgical site noted: not observed. Additional notes:

2/21/2026

Start gabapentin 100 mg PO BID for FAS in shelter

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake cat was stressed and fearful. Staff was able to transfer him into a carrier but opted not to collar to avoid further stress.

Date of Intake: 2/2/2026

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

Basic Information:: Constantine is a DSH blue male cat who was surrendered to ACC.

Previously lived with:: adults, other cats

How is this cat around strangers?: Prefers contact on his own terms and may hiss or growl if his boundaries are pushed.

How is this cat around children?: No experience.

How is this cat around other cats?: Prefers contact on his own terms and may hiss or growl if boundaries are pushed.

How is this cat around dogs?: No experience.

Behavior Notes: Displays defensive behavior. Has never had his nails trimmed or coat brushed. Is mostly unbothered by being picked up or held but may struggle or squirm and will also struggle or squirm when placed in a carrier.

Bite history:: No history.

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: No known allergies

For a New Family to Know: He is described as a quiet and independent cat who prefers contact on his own terms and watching from afar. He spent most of his time in the basement of his previous home where he mostly kept to himself and never showed much interest in play or scratching. He is not picky with food or treats and is accustomed to having access to an uncovered litterbox with clumping litter located in the basement of his home.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Previously lived with: adults, other cats Behavior toward strangers: Prefers contact on his own terms and may hiss or growl if his boundaries are pushed. Behavior toward children: No experience. Behavior toward cats: Prefers contact on his own terms and may hiss or growl if boundaries are pushed. Behavior toward dogs: No experience. Bite or Scratch history: None. Litter box training: is accustomed to having access to an uncovered litterbox with clumping litter located in the basement of his home. Energy level/descriptors: Medium Other notes: He is described as a quiet and independent cat who prefers contact on his own terms and watching from afar. He spent most of his time in the basement of his previous home where he mostly kept to himself and never showed much interest in play or scratching. He is not picky with food or treats. Has never had his nails trimmed or coat brushed. Is mostly unbothered by being picked up or held but may struggle or squirm and will also struggle or squirm when placed in a carrier Upon intake cat was stressed and fearful. Staff was able to transfer him into a carrier but opted not to collar to avoid further stress.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 2/12/26 FB79 C is on the top part of the kennel, with his tail tightly wrapped, wide dilated eyes and has airplane ears. He hissed when the tool was brought to his face and started to growl and grumble. However he remained very still as the tool made contact and pet down his back - he still had his ears flat to his head, a tense body and his eyes wide but tolerated touch. 2/13/26 FB61 Hunched in back of perch, body tense, head lowered and ears tilted. He makes eye contact with dilated pupils when spoken to and he flattens his ears completely as the kennel door opens. He looks so scared so I do not attempt petting today. I leave him some treats and a catnip toy and he slow-blinks hard while flinching each time a new treat is placed down. I Speak to him softly and end the session. When I check on him later I see that the treats closest to him have been eaten. 2/14/26 FB79 In the back of the kennel, Con is curled up with wide eyes and his tail slightly wrapped. He has no reaction to me slow blinking or speaking but when the noise levels in the room increase his eyes dilate and he lip licks while his tail starts to thump a few times. I leave some treats and a toy and respect his space due to how busy the room is atm. 2/17/26 Fb58 As I approach the cage he has immediately airplane ears flattened to his head and eyes wide and dilated. His body is low and tense as he presses himself to the back of the shelf and the cage. When I open the door slightly to place some squeeze up down on the shelf, she startles and looks as if he will attempt to flee. I leave the squeeze up there and instead spray a catnip pillow with feliway and offer it to him through the food slot. 2/20/26 FB79 On the top part of the kennel, Constantine has his paws tucked with forward ears and his eyes wide. He hissed when i slide a tray of treats and watched me close with now dilated eyes. He continued to hiss as i brought the tool close and when it was used to pet all over his head and cheeks. I pulled the tool away and spoke to him softly for a brief moment and he slow blinked twice before lip licking and starting to growl.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Timid,Skittish

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: See relevant behavior flyers.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

RECOMMENDATIONS:: No other cats OR multi-cat home with adopters experienced with introducing new cats,Adult only home

Recommendations comments:: No other cats due to reported hissing and growling from previous home; PLEASE SEE 'KNOWN HISTORY' FOR DETAILS.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Inside of his litterbox, Constantine is pressed up towards the back of the kennel with a low body, wide/dilated eyes and his tail out of sight; he had no reaction when the pointer tool was brought close to his face and tolerated cheek rubs as well back and body pets with the tool. However, when the assessor slowly pulled the litterbox forward he sat up with a tilted ear and a tense body; when the tool was brought in slowly he darted and quickly ran into the main part of the the kennel with his tail low and his ears flat. Constantine then moved to the top part of the kennel where he sat with his shoulders hunched in and his tail wrapped. Constantine tolerates attention and petting but appears fearful or stressed in the shelter. He may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.