Animal Profile

Princely is on the at-risk list due to medical and behavior concerns. 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. Medically, he is not eating due to a severe upper respiratory tract infection. He needs supportive care in a veterinary clinic to recover.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Princely is on the at-risk list due to medical and behavior concerns. 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. Medically, he is not eating due to a severe upper respiratory tract infection. He needs supportive care in a veterinary clinic to recover. What my friends at ACC say about me: I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I am looking for a home with a patient person. Princely is not open to interaction at this time and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. Because his previous owner reports he is friendly, playful, and talkative 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. 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 him adjust to their new home.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 7.5 lbs

Medical Notes

9/28/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~4yr based on dentition and owner information Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender Subjective: Prior to sedation - BAR pink moist mm, CRT <2s Observed Behavior - Growling, swatting, hissing --> sedated for safety Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: P = WNL (sedated) R = WNL (sedated) BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild staining of dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2s, Lungs clear, eupneic, negative ITC ABD: Soft, nonpainful, no masses palpated U/G: Male - intact, two symmetrical scrotal testicles MSI: Prior to sedation - Ambulatory x 4, full orthopedic exam not performed INT: Dirty, smelly hair coat, no masses noted, no ectoparasites seen CNS: Prior to sedation - Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Wood's Lamp Exam: Not performed Assessment: High FAS Apparently healthy MI young adult DSH Prognosis: Good Plan: SEDATED --> dexmedetomidine 0.12mL, butorphanol 0.2mL, ketamine 0.12mL IM --> moderate sedation achieved Antisedan 0.12mL IM for reversal --> P sternal prior to leaving exam room OK for appropriate intake tasks ADD Gabapentin 100mg PO BID TFN SURGERY: Okay for surgery

10/15/2026

Noted during rounds to have marked mucoid nasal discharge. Food bowls appear undisturbed. S: QAR in den O: EEN- eyes clear, thick mucoid nasal discharge occluding nares H/L- eupneic, no sneezing but marked audible congestion while cage side MSK/i- ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat Neuro- alert/appropriate A: Moderate to severe URI Does not appear to be eating P: Apply zorbium for appropriate weight Recheck tomorrow to see if behavior tolerates supportive care or if able to administer oral meds

10/16/2026

Recheck Exam S: QAR, did not eat o/n. Sitting in litterbox. O: EEN- eyes clear, thick yellow mucoid nasal discharge H/L- marked audible congestion noted MSK/i- ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat. Neuro- alert/appropriate A: Moderate URI Anorexia Weight loss P: sedate using 0.2 ml dexmedetomidine (500mcg/ml) + 0.2 ml butorphanol (10mg/ml) IM to give supportive care as behavior does not allow LRS 100mls SQ once Cerenia 10mg/ml 0.3 ml SQ once Clean face/nose Mirataz 1.5 inch strip to inner pinna once Rads: marked aerophagia on single lateral view Consider ARL 0.2 ml antisedan IM

10/16/2026

Due to severity of dehydration and weight loss will attempt supportive care for a few days P: LRS 100mls SQ q24hr x3d Cerenia 10mg/ml 0.3 ml SQ q24hr x3d Opting to leave in holding at this time due to being a quieter space D/c Gabapentin

10/16/2026

PM recheck, still has profuse yellow nasal discharge but readily comes forward in kennel and sniffs food offered. P: CWCT

10/16/2026

per doc. 2172, sedated 0.2 ml dexmedetomidine + 0.2 ml butorphanol IM. Administered LRS/Cerenia + face cleaning performed.

10/18/2026

Pet not eating but tolerating SQF EEN: Green nasal discharge occluding nose RESP: Increased inspiratory effort A: Severe URI anorexia Prognosis: Guarded Plan Vitamin b12 1000 mcg/ml 0.3 ml SQ Neublize sid x 3 days extend SQF 3 days Simabdol 0.24 mg/kg 1.8mg/ml 0.45 ml SQ sid x 3 days +/- doxyxycline move to medical isolation

10/18/2026

moved to medical ISO, reweighed (7.5 lbs), b12 SQ per DVM 1752

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 5. Red

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Princely was hissing, growling and swatting at intake so he was not scanned for a microchip, and his collar was placed in the kennel card rather than place around his neck. No further handling was attempted due to high FAS.

Spay/Neuter status: No

Date of Intake: 9/27/2026

Is this cat having litter box issues?: Yes

If yes, Please elaborate:: Princely is spraying everywhere. Owner had separately let other counselors know that he was also urinating everywhere but with this counselor she insisted that he was only spraying. Since owner provided inconsistent details, a litterbox log has been added to his kennel card. Princely had one litterbox in the home and the owner used scented, non-clumping litter. He was able to see outdoor cats from his home.

Basic Information:: Princely is an almost 5-year-old unaltered male that was surrendered by his owner for spraying everywhere.

Previously lived with:: Adults only

How is this cat around strangers?: Princely is reported to be shy/timid, stress meows, actively avoids or retreats with strangers and prefers contact on his own terms. While he hides initially, he will warm up before two weeks.

How is this cat around children?: Princely is reported to be shy/timid around children and prefers contact on his own terms. He will warm up before two weeks.

How is this cat around other cats?: No reported experience.

How is this cat around dogs?: No reported experience.

Behavior Notes: Princely is reported to enjoy brushes to his coat and being picked up/held. He struggles/squirms when his nails are trimmed. He struggles/squirms and stress meows when placed in a carrier.

Bite history:: No reported bite history.

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: No reported medical issues.

For a New Family to Know: Princely's prior owner describes him as friendly, active/playful and talkative. He likes to hang out in the bedroom or where people are. He is described to play gently and like to chase and pounce on toys, likes to play with water, likes things that crinkle, and will fetch items. He received interactive playtime once a day. He likes to scratch on rough rope, wood, and carpet/fabric. He was fed dry food.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Indoor Previously lived with: Adults only Behavior toward strangers: Princely is reported to be shy/timid, stress meows, actively avoids or retreats with strangers and prefers contact on his own terms. While he hides initially, he will warm up before two weeks. Behavior toward children: Princely is reported to be shy/timid around children and prefers contact on his own terms. He will warm up before two weeks. Behavior toward cats: No reported experience. Behavior toward dogs: No reported experience. Bite or Scratch history: No reported bite history. Litter box training: Conflicting details provided, prior owner initially stated that Princely was urinating everywhere in the home but when asked by another counselor they stated that he was just spraying. The feline behavior team will monitor his litterbox habits in the shelter and provide an update at a later date. Princely is also unneutered, which may be a contributing factor. * Although the owner reported possible litterbox issues, exact details were unclear. It is possible that due to being unneutered he may be prone to marking behavior. His litterbox habits have been monitored in the shelter over a two-week period, and he has been observed to be using the litterbox appropriately at the care center. * Energy level/descriptors: Medium Other notes: Princely is reported to enjoy brushes to his coat and being picked up/held. He struggles/squirms when his nails are trimmed. He struggles/squirms and stress meows when placed in a carrier. Princely's prior owner describes him as friendly, active/playful and talkative. He likes to hang out in the bedroom or where people are. He is described to play gently and like to chase and pounce on toys, likes to play with water, likes things that crinkle, and will fetch items. He received interactive playtime once a day. He likes to scratch on rough rope, wood, and carpet/fabric. He was fed dry food. Princely was hissing, growling and swatting at intake so he was not scanned for a microchip, and his collar was placed in the kennel card rather than place around his neck. No further handling was attempted due to high FAS.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 10/4/26 Vol Sitting in litter box with dilated eyes. Hissed when tool approached, but leaned forward to sniff a cup of Temptations and squeeze-up. Ate cautiously at first, and then more eagerly. Hissed some more and low growled when the kennel card was adjusted, but then continued eating. Came forward a bit as the cup moved. Looked up and growled when finished. Ate Temptations through the bars - rewarded with more treats when he didn't hiss and we got quite a few in a row! Then ate squeeze-up from the tube through the bars, remaining calm. 10/12/26 FB73 Pokes his head out of the portal exit, observing the assess with a slightly tense body as they approach. When the click stick is offered, he leans forward to sniff it before pulling back. A squeeze up is offered using the tool and he leans forward to sniff it before hesitantly beginning to eat it, eating all of it. 10/13/26 Sitting upright upon approach. Eyes wide, ears erect and forward. He slowly retreats when attempting to make contact with the scratcher tool. Lip licks throughout the interaction. Ended to help reduce stress.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Shy ,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,Other,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: See relevant behavior flyers. Although the owner reported possible litterbox issues, exact details were unclear. It is possible that due to being unneutered he may be prone to marking behavior. His litterbox habits have been monitored in the shelter over a two-week period, and he has been observed to be using the litterbox appropriately at the care center.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 4

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

Recommendations comments:: Due to observed behavior, adult only home.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Princely is laying in his den, tense and low growling as the assessor approaches. When the kennel door is opened and the den cover is lifted, he hisses, lunging at the den door with both front paws and hard pressure. He is spoken to softly and the assessor slowly attempted petting with the click stick. When petting is attempted, he hisses and swats hard at the tool. As the assessor slowly pulls the tool away, he swats hard and continues hissing, lunging at the den door as the den cover is placed back. The interaction is ended to reduce stress. Princely is not open to interaction at this time and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. Because his previous owner reports he is friendly, playful, and talkative 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. 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 him adjust to their new home.