Animal Profile

Fluffy is on the at-risk list for medical and behavior. Fluffy is a geriatric cat with constipation and poor appetite. He has lost a significant amount of weight since entering the shelter and has to be sedated for examinations. He has had feces manually removed twice in shelter and will need continued care with placement. Behaviorally, he does not allow medical handling and has to be sedated for exams/treatments.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. This pet is available only through ACC New Hope partners. To adopt or foster, please complete the pre-screener form below. Inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Fluffy is on the at-risk list for medical and behavior. Fluffy is a geriatric cat with constipation and poor appetite. He has lost a significant amount of weight since entering the shelter and has to be sedated for examinations. He has had feces manually removed twice in shelter and will need continued care with placement. Behaviorally, he does not allow medical handling and has to be sedated for exams/treatments. Fluffy is looking for a calm and quiet home where they can stretch out and lounge about. They prefer contact on their own terms, and would do best with an experienced cat owner who can give them the time and the space to decompress and be their best self.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 11.4 lbs

Medical Notes

10/6/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: dentition and conformation consistent with o reported age of 12 years Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: os Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - hissing, went to swat when approached, needed clamp and sedation Is there evidence of Cruelty? N Is there evidence of Neglect? N Is there evidence of Trauma? N Objective T = np P = wnl R = wnl BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: severe wear and staining to visible dentition with gingivitis and calculus, slight ulcerations to the upper lip along the mucocutaneous junction PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, copious hard stool palpable U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: hard stool extracted manually, other wnl Assessment Constipation Geriatric - suspect chronic condition dental disease- severe overweight Prognosis: fair Plan: intake exam and tasks sedated for intake with 0.14ml dex/torb/ketamine IM- adequate sedation, reversed with equal vol antisedan IM CBC/CHEM/T4 UA to lab- check for results tomorrow given 100mL SQF fluids start lactulose 1mL PO BID x 5 days recheck for stool in 3 days awaiting sort DOH-B hold SURGERY: Prior altered

10/8/2025

Recheck geriatric cat with constipation, bloodwork results. Manual removal of some feces while sedated at intake. S/O: QAR in den, peeks head out; good appetite (some dry and some wet eaten), no c/s/v/d noted; stool noted yesterday but not today EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic CNS: Appropriate mentation CBC: monocytes 0.544 (H) CHEM: wnl TT4: wnl UA: protein 2+ A: Geriatric Constipation Severe dental disease Overweight Proteinuria 2+ - ro artifact > true P: Continue lactulose Monitoring log in place, monitor defecation closely Recheck in 2 days

10/10/2025

recheck obese geriatric cat, constipated on intake, some feces removed manually S/O QAR, hiding in den but pokes head out and hisses when approached, no c/s/v/d appreciated or noted. Noted not to have feces in litterbox since 10/7. Poor appetite, ASs either 2-3s EENT: no ocular or nasal dc HL: eupneic A. Hyporexia vs anorexia r/o second to FAS Geriatric Dental dz Hx of copious firm stool palpable on intake No BM since 10/7 P. Extend lactulose x 3 days Recheck in 2 days, if still not noted to be producing stool, will need to be sedated for recheck and deobstipation

10/11/2025

Switching to miralax on food as unable to administer lactulose PO. -Miralax 1/2 teaspoon once daily x 7 days

10/11/2025

Fluffy was examined today 10/11/2025. Fluffy shows no neurological or clinical signs consistent with rabies and can be considered for release from observation.

10/12/2025

recheck possible constipation, needed to be changed off lactulose to miralax d/t behavior S/O QAR, out of the den, hisses when approached, AS vary between 2-3s, now more 2s than 3s, dry food appears moderately disturbed, no c/s/v/d noted or appreciated, noted to have stool in litter box 10/11 and a day prior, small amount of FS2-3 present in litterbox EENT: no ocular or nasal dc HL: eupneic MSI: amb x 4 A. Constipation- appears improved, hard stool in litterbox, noted to have stool present yesterday Poor appetite- appears improved from last exam, dry food eaten P. Con't with miralax - aTT p appears to like the dry food better, consider mixing in HVT Recheck in 3 days to ensure still defecating normal. CTM while at QACC

10/15/2025

Recheck constipation, sedated for exam due to behavior; nearly 2 pound weight loss since intake 9 days ago S/O: QAR at front of kennel, growling when approached; no defecation recorded in past 3 days, appetite scores mostly 3 (not eating), no c/s noted. Note on rounds board - vomit vs feces in bedding once. EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge ORAL: Moderate to severe tartar and gingivitis, ulcerations at maxillary lips where canines contact LUNGS: Eupneic ABD: Moderate amount of firm-hard stool palpable in colon, some increased diameter MSI: Overweight, healthy haircoat A: Constipation Overweight Hyporexia vs anorexia Geriatric Dental disease, stage 3-4 Oral ulceration P: Sedated with dex/torb/ket 0.1 ml IM of each Warm water/lube enema administered, massaged to break up feces, milked out all palpable firm stool digitally SQ LR 150 ml once Cerenia 1 mg/kg SQ once Mirataz applied once Start medical feedings BID x 5 days Extend miralax 2VAXR post enema/evacuation - ingesta in stomach and SI; stool remaining in colon appears slightly increased diameter, but otherwise unremarkable (should pass without intervention) Full antisedan reversal, smooth recovery CTM on rounds and seek placement ASAP

10/15/2025

Rabies vaccine ///Done

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 4. Orange

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

Basic Information:: Fluffy was surrendered due to their behavior issues toward the owner in the home. Fluffy has scratched the owner recently, but has consistently exhibited behavioral problems towards them. It is noted that Fluffy is "triggered when being told no".

Previously lived with:: 1 adult

How is this cat around strangers?: N/A - Fluffy has only been around their previous owner since they were a kitten, so it is unknown how they behave around strangers.

How is this cat around children?: Did not live with children

How is this cat around other cats?: Did not live with cats

How is this cat around dogs?: Did not live with dogs

Behavior Notes: Animal has "never been picked up" and does not like the word "No"

Bite history:: The most recent scratch incident was on 10/1/25, however, it was noted that this cat has had other incidents before. We are unsure on how many.

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: Yes

Medical Notes: Recently, the cat has been throwing up.

For a New Family to Know: Fluffy is a sensitive cat that would do best in a home that respects his potential behavior challenges. Fluffy uses his litter box appropriately and eats both wet and dry food. Fluffy has not been around anyone other than their previous owner since they were a kitten.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 1 adult Behavior toward strangers: N/A - Fluffy has only been around their previous owner since they were a kitten, so it is unknown how they behave around strangers. Behavior toward children: Did not live with children Behavior toward cats: Did not live with cats Behavior toward dogs: Did not live with dogs Bite or Scratch history: The most recent scratch incident was on 10/1/25, however, it was noted that this cat has had other incidents before. We are unsure on how many. Fluffy scratched the owner yesterday 10/1/2025 while she was sitting on the sofa. The cat broke her skin on the left hand and drew blood. Self-treated. Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Medium Other notes: Fluffy was surrendered due to their behavior issues toward the owner in the home. Fluffy has scratched the owner recently, but has consistently exhibited behavioral problems towards them. It is noted that Fluffy is "triggered when being told no". The behavior team wants to make a note here that cat’s don’t understand English and Fluffy was likely reactive due to being yelled at in general, causing a fear based defensive aggression type of response. Fluffy is a sensitive cat that would do best in a home that respects his potential behavior challenges. Fluffy uses his litter box appropriately and eats both wet and dry food. Fluffy has not been around anyone other than their previous owner since they were a kitten.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 10/08/25 FB06 Upon approach, Fluffy is hidden in his den. As I approach the den with the scratcher, he has no reaction to it. Once I reach the portal door with it he swats the scratcher. I move it more towards him and he swats again harder. I removed the scratcher and dropped some treats in the cage. When I walked away and returned he had his head out of the den and he was sniffing in the direction of the treats. 10/11/25 FB79 Inside of the den, FLuffy is out of sight and when i start to lift the den cover he quickly pokes his head out and has wide eyes with forward ears; he seems tense as he watches closely with dilated eyes and hisses when i speak softly and tries to avoid eye contact when i attempt to bend down some more. He lip licks continuously and his ears slightly start to tilt sideways as he has no reaction when i place a tray of treats in front of him and hisses at my hand as i hold it there briefly. 10/14/25 FB61 Hunched in front of cat den, body and face tense with his feet and tail tucked. He hisses and begins lunging at his perch as I open the portal door, however he settles down when offered a temptation treat. I spend the remainder of the session clicking and rewarding with another treat each time he remains in his seated position without hissing or striking when spoken to. He also plays with his toy when offered as well, after hissing and trying to swat at me.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,Adult cat socialization

Potential challenges comments:: Fluffy was described as never being around other people besides his owner in his previous home. It is likely that Fluffy is an under-socialized adult cat. Please see behavior flyer for more information.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Fluffy was in his cat den as the assessor approached, body and face initially hidden from view. Fluffy poked his head out of his den to maintain eye contact with the assessor when spoken to, his ears tilted and his pupils dilated. Fluffy retreated back into his den as the kennel door opened and he tolerated petting along his head and body briefly with the assess-a-hand before turning his head, hissing and biting it. Fluffy is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. He/she has tried to swat / scratch / bite / 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. He may have a known history of behavioral issues that need to be addressed.