Animal Profile

Sushi Wushi 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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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Due to the detailed behavior issues, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. If you are interested in adopting or fostering, please fill out the pre-screener form. This animal is not directly available for adoption through ACC and is only available by completing the pre-screener form.Adoption inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Sushi Wushi 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. What my friends at ACC say about me: My favorite pastime is being visually admired! Pet me with your eyes! Sushi Wushi was inside his den when approached, appearing alert with wide eyes. When the assessor attempted to pet through the side portal, Sushi Wushi responded by striking and hissing. He then slowly retreated and stiffened in place. The assessment was ended early to reduce his stress, indicating that he was feeling threatened or overwhelmed. A volunteer writes: Care Center life isn't for everyone, but thankfully it's just one stop on the way to a much brighter one. Sushi Wushi was brought to us after being found in an apartment building. His person had passed away and Sushi Wushi was trying his best on his own. Sushi Wushi was brought to us and while we don't know much about his likes and dislikes in the home, we're pretty sure one of his biggest dislikes at the moment is the Care Center. Tucked away in his den in his efforts to remove himself from the everyday hustle and bustle, Sushi Wushi tries to stay comfortable. He's very alert and wants to stay aware of his surroundings. Sushi Wushi's had a lot of big changes and while we can only guess, we try our best to make sure Sushi Wushi knows he's loved. He hasn't been a fan of pets though. In fact, they make him want to retreat even further. Sometimes it takes time to find your stride and we know that Sushi Wushi will find his soon.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 9.3 lbs

Medical Notes

11/5/2024

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - Tense body for exam. Growled after examination of feet 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 dental calculus on cheek teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Soft, non-painful. No masses palpated U/G: Male intact. Small, pliable bladder. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no skin parasites seen, no masses palpated, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: WNL externally Assessment Dental disease stage 1/4 Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks SURGERY: ok for surgery

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

KNOWN HISTORY:: Sushi Wushi was brought in with limited information on his behavior history in a home environment.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 11/13/24 FB26 Hisses and hard strikes at the scratcher tool when attempting to pet through the side portal door. Left alone to reduce stress. 11/14/24 ACFR Upon approach, low growling from inside of den. When attempting to interact with scratcher tool, he hisses and hard strikes. When attempting to offer squeeze up on scratcher tool, he again hisses and hard strikes. Interaction is ended to reduce stress. 11/15/24 FB26 Continues to avoid contact hiding from inside the den. Growling and swats at the scratcher tool through the side portal door.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Curious,Timid,Skittish,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Sushi Wushi was inside his den when approached, appearing alert with wide eyes. When the assessor attempted to pet through the side portal, Sushi Wushi responded by striking and hissing. He then slowly retreated and stiffened in place. The assessment was ended early to reduce his stress, indicating that he was feeling frightened or overwhelmed. Sushi Wushi 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.