Animal Profile
Legend
Hello, my name is Legend. My animal id is #236246. I am a desexed male brown tabby cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 1 months old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 9/8/2025, with the surrender reason stated as person health - allergies.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Legend 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. Medically Legend is apparently healthy.
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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Legend 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. Medically Legend has been diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection. What my friends at ACC say about me: My favorite pastime is being visually admired! Pet me with your eyes! A volunteer writes: Legends are human (or cat, as the case may be) so it's progress over perfection as they maintain and we admire their legendary status. Legend was brought to us without a whole lot of information and he's told us repeatedly that the Care Center isn't the place for him to shine as he's meant to. When I introduced myself to Legend, he told me as much before returning to his den. He's the type of cat who prefers a pet with your eyes, not with your hands approach as he gets used to his new normal and, of course, being a legend. Even legends like Legend need a place to call home, so we hope you'll offer yours to him as he finds his way.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 9.3 lbs
9/9/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1 to 2 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender. Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Hissing, swatting and trying to flee from staff. Exam done in net. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective P = 160 R = WNL BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean adult teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male intact MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: WNL externally Assessment Apparently healthy Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks SURGERY: Okay for surgery. Combo test and microchip at surgery.
9/25/2025
SO: Reported having heavy nasal dc on symptoms board BAR, tense inside of den eent: eyes clear, yellow mucoid nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: URI-moderate P: Legend may be challenging to treat for his URI due to his behavior Fortiflora 1 sachet with food to support appetite PO SID x7d 1.0ml doxycycline PO SID x7d
9/26/2025
SO: Diagnosed with moderate URI, not eating QAR, laying in den eent: eyes clear, heavy mucoid ocular and nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: URI-severe anorexia P: moving to medical isolation 100ml LRS sc SID x5d 0.5ml cerenia sc SID x5d 0.25ml vitamin B12 1000mcg/ml sc once injectables may not be tolerated, if causing distress may cancel
9/27/2025
SO: In medical isolation on treatment for severe URI. BAR, perched on top of den. Appears brighter compared with yesterday eent: eyes clear, heavy mucoid ocular and nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated, but marked congestion msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: URI severe conjunctivitis P: ofloxacin 1 drop OU BID x7d if will allow
9/29/2025
Pet sitting in den. Food dishes untouched. Urine in box. EEN: No ocular or nasal discharge. Oral: Increased swallowing. A: anorexia r/o oropharyngeal dysphagia Plan Simbadol 1.8mg/ml 0.6 ml SQ sid x 3 days
9/30/2025
Pet QAR sitting in middle of cage. Food dish empty. A: Appetite improving. P: CTM
10/1/2025
Day 7 URI recheck S/O: BAR, rubbing head against den; no ocular or nasal discharge, no sneezing/coughing. Eupneic. Reported to be eating well. A: URI - moderate, marked improvement P: Recheck in 3 days to clear from URI and move out
10/2/2025
BAR, ate well o/n. Readily comes to front of kennel to interact. Mild audible congestion P: Move out to Cat ISO until resolution of signs
10/4/2025
Recheck URI S: BAR, on top of den + slow blinks at me, all food eaten O: EEN- eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge discharge RESP- Eupneic, no coughing/sneezing or audible congestion MSK/i- Ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat Neuro- alert/appropriate A: No evidence of URI P: Ok to move out of ISO Monitor
10/9/2025
Pre-Op Exam S:BAR, at front of kennel O: cage side exam only EENT: Eyes clear, pinpoint mucoid ocular discharge OU, no nasal discharge noted RESP: eupneic, no sneezing or audible congestion noted ABD: Relaxed U/G: Externally WNL, intact male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate/ alert A: Appears to be a good anesthetic candidate P: Neuter today
10/9/2025
[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
10/9/2025
Feline Neuter performed by Vet: 2172 Patient anesthesia form uploaded to Shelter Buddy in Vet Documents.
10/10/2025
SO: neutered yesterday BAR, comes to front of kennel rolling around and seeking attention eent: eyes clear, no nasal dc apparent, gray mucoid ocular dc OU h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4, no apparent bleeding or dc noted from surgical wound neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: healing neuter conjunctivitis P: erythromycin ophthalmic 1/4" strip OU BID x7d CTM while in care
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
KNOWN HISTORY:: Legend was brought in with limited information on his behavior history in a home environment.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 9/11/25 PRIOR ASSESSMENT Legend was resting upon approach but appeared alert and tense, with wide eyes and a defensive posture. He hissed in response to gentle talking and watched cautiously from the side portal of his enclosure. When an attempt was made to engage using a scratcher tool, he retreated and struck out, showing clear signs of stress and discomfort. The assessment was ended early to avoid further escalation, and treats were left behind. Overall, Legend is currently highly fearful and reactive, requiring a very slow, hands-off approach to help him feel safe and begin building trust. Legend is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time. 9/17/25 Hisses and strikes at the scratcher tool through the side portal door in the den when attempting to make contact. Ended the interaction to help reduce stress. 9/25/25 FB20 Legend is laying in his den with his paws tucked under himself. He does not react when portal is closed and den cover is slowly lifted. Legend ignores offered treats. He tolerates and allows petting with a tool under his chin, on his cheeks, and over his body. He is offered a catnip covered mouse that he sniffs briefly. 10/04/25 FB73 Legend is at the front of the kennel, rubbing his body back and forth against the kennel bars and meowing to solicit attention. He is offered crunchy treats, which he eats immediately. He allows petting on the head, cheeks, and shoulders with the scratcher tool. More treats are offered before petting directly is attempted. He avoids contact and hunches his body forward, tensing but after a few moments he allows me to pet him briefly on the top of his head.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Shy ,Curious,Timid
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period
Potential challenges comments:: Initially fearful and would hiss or strike hard during interactions (see Enrichment Notes above from 9/11/25 for more details). After about 3-4 weeks to adjust to the shelter environment and time to recover from his medical conditions, he has now warmed up to attention and tolerates all petting and handling.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3
RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children
Recommendations comments:: No young children under 13 years old due to initial fearfulness and escalation. Counselor discretion is advised.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Legend was lying down on top of the den with a neutral body and eyes, then he perks up, softly meows, and then hovers over the front ledge of the den. He accepts treats offered in front of him and he is easily coaxed to follow the assessor's hand to climb down from the den and greet the assessor at the front of the kennel. He welcomes petting on the head and leans in for cheek rubs. She walks out of the kennel to explore the surroundings and remains calm when stroking his body with his hips and tail up. During pick up, he tenses up a little bit and is returned back into the kennel. After placing him back down, he continues to tolerate more petting and cheek rubs, and then he walks out of the kennel and is easily picked up and returned back into the kennel. He is easily held back when closing the door at the end of the interaction. Legend tolerates attention and petting but initially appeared to be moderately fearful or stressed in the shelter. He will likely need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents. Due to the behavior observed, he may not be a great fit for young children. Any home with older children prepared to adopt this cat should conduct a thorough interaction and endeavor to monitor this cat around their children to prevent these behaviors from being reinforced.