Animal Profile

Chloe is on the at-risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. She has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. Due to her stress levels, it is in her best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. She would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give her 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 Chloe is on the at-risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. She has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. Due to her stress levels, it is in her best interest to move out of the kennel environment and into a stable home as quickly as possible. She would do best in a home with adopters who are willing to give her 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: I can be slow to adjust to new environments. I prefer to take things at my own pace. I will flourish in a calm environment and a low-traffic home. I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 9.4375 lbs

Medical Notes

9/6/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3-7 y/o based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative History: owner surrender Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior - hissing, swatting, yowling during any attempt to handle. Is there evidence of Cruelty? no Is there evidence of Neglect? no Is there evidence of Trauma? no Objective T = not taken P = wnl R = wnl BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: left upper canine fractured; mild staining throughout PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: vulva normal, no spay scar or tattoo present; nipples are small with no enlargement MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal Wood's Lamp Exam: scan negative Assessment: ~5 y/o FI DSH Fractured upper canine Prognosis: Good Plan: Ok for intake procedures Monitor for oral pain and discomfort, may need dental once placed to address fractured tooth. SURGERY: OK FOR SURGERY. P is intact as no evidence of spay present.

9/9/2025

Hematuria reported S/O: BAR, comes to front, eating well, no c/s/v/d noted, no ocular or nasal discharge, eupneic. A: Hematuria - ro stress/sterile cystitis vs other FLUTD P: No treatment at this time, monitor for continued reports of hematuria

9/9/2025

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9/12/2025

Start gabapentin 100 mg PO BID for FAS in shelter

9/23/2025

Progress exam: Sneezing reported on rounds board Subjective: QAR, no C/S/V/D Objective: EYES: Clear, no discharge LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: mild clear serous discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed URI PLAN: Per standing orders -Under the weather, ppe sign & monitor log placed on kennel -Start fortiflora PO q24h x10days -CTM, recheck in 3 days

9/24/2025

Was this cat in heat, pregnant or have a pyometra? no Ventral Midline Incision Ovaries Ligated with:3-0 Monocryl, two circumferential ligatures Uterine Body Ligated with:3-0 Monocryl, two circumferential ligatures Abdominal Closure: 3-0 Monocryl cruciate pattern Skin closure: 3-0 Monocryl intradermal pattern Green Linear Tattoo Placed near Midline Surgeon:990665 Additional Comments:

9/27/2025

Progress exam: URI day 3 recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. Eating well empty wet food tray noted Objective: EYES: Clear, no discharge LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: serous discharge. Mild congestion appreciated MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed URI PLAN: Per standing orders -D/C fortiflora & start doxycycline 50mg/ml PO q24h x10 days -CTM, recheck as scheduled

10/1/2025

Progress exam: URI day 7 recheck Subjective: QAR, no C/V/D. Sneezing present, AS:1/2 uneaten medication Objective: EYES: Clear, no discharge. OS squinting LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: clear serous discharge. Mild congestion MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed URI PLAN: Per standing orders CTM, recheck as scheduled

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 5. Red

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

upon intake: she was loose in the car and the owner had to put the cat into the den, she was hissing and low growling while in the den and she wasn't handled further

Spay/Neuter status: Unknown

Date of Intake: 8/29/2025

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

Basic Information:: Chloe is a DSH who's been with her current owner for the past month and it is unknown when she has last been to the vet

Previously lived with:: 2 adults 1 child

How is this cat around strangers?: Owner states she warms up before 2 weeks and is tolerant

How is this cat around children?: she lived with a 2y/o and prefers contact on her terms

How is this cat around other cats?: she has not spent time around cats so behavior is unknown

How is this cat around dogs?: she has not spent time around dogs so behavior is unknown

Behavior Notes: she's never had her nails trimmed, will struggle/squirm and hiss when being brushed, picked up and held and placed in a carrier

Bite history:: no known bite history

Energy level/descriptors:: high

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know: She's friendly, lies to be at the window and the living room and likes to chase and pounce on feet. She has a carpet/fabric scratching post and eats various brands of dry food and will hide in fear. She has access to a litterbox with a plastic liner with unscented, non-clumping and crystal litter located in the hallway

KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 adults 1 child Behavior toward strangers: Owner states she warms up before 2 weeks and is tolerant Behavior toward children: she lived with a 2y/o and prefers contact on her terms Behavior toward cats: she has not spent time around cats so behavior is unknown Behavior toward dogs: she has not spent time around dogs so behavior is unknown Bite or Scratch history: No bite/scratch history. Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: high Other notes: She's friendly, lies to be at the window and the living room and likes to chase and pounce on feet. She has a carpet/fabric scratching post and eats various brands of dry food and will hide in fear. She has access to a litterbox with a plastic liner with unscented, non-clumping and crystal litter located in the hallway. Upon intake: she was loose in the car and the owner had to put the cat into the den, she was hissing and low growling while in the den and she wasn't handled further.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 9/10/25 FB61 Chloe is a very talkative cat. She was at the front of her kennel as I approached and and she began focalizing immediately. Some of the vocalizations were normal and some of them were a bit drawn out like a stressed meow. Chloe appears to be a social eater and would start eating from her dry food bowl whenever I was speaking to her. She angry nommed adorably and she tolerated petting along her head and body with the scratcher tool while raising her tail and stressed meowing. Chloe is currently showing conflicted behaviors at this time. Chloe is a lot of fun to have a conversation with. 9/15/25 FB79 Chloe can be heard stress meowing and screaming when i entered the room and as i approach her kennel, she stands at the top of her den with a tense body, her eyes wide her ears tilted as she hisses and continues to yellll at me! She has no reaction to any treats that i toss in and looks like she is about to jump down/lung as i am offering high values and toys through the bars. Chloe is constantly hissing/stress meowing and yelling but when i approach her kennel she attempt to swat through the bars. I covered her kennel and she calmed down for a bit and then i heard her eating the treats that i previously offered. 10/01/25 FB06 Upon approach, Chloe is perched up on her kuranda bed, ears are forward, body is loose and curiously watching my hands as I unlock her kennel. She then comes down as I put the scratcher in the cage. She sniffed it and began swatting, hissing and biting it. She receded to the back of the cage and I proceeded to moved the scratcher towards her. Chloe gave a hiss and then leaned in for head scratches. I ended the interaction leaving her with treats.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Talkative

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Curious,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Rough play,Fearful,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: Please see behavior flyers for more information. Chloe was described as "liking to chase and pounce on feet" in her previous home.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

Recommendations comments:: Due to the behavior seen in shelter and needing a longer time to warm up, the behavior team feels Chloe would do best in an adult-only home where they would be able to acclimate in a calm environment.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: 9/2/25 Chloe was lying in her cat den as the assessor approached, ears forward, tail curled around feet and head resting on paws. Chloe raised her head when spoken to and she began chirping/trilling as the kennel door opened. Chloe leaned forward to sniff the assess-a-hand when offered and she tolerated petting along her head and cheeks while continuing to watch the hand and trying to keep in her line of sight/sniff it. Chloe began to stress meow when pet along her body and as petting was concentrated along her lower back she raised her paw and swatted the hand multiple times. Pick up was not attempted at this time to reduce stress. 9/18/25 Upon meeting with Chloe again, she is sitting loafed next to her den and has been given a double kennel. She begins to vocalize as she sees the assessor and stands with her ears slightly tilted and her tail raised swishing slowly back and forth. When the cage door is opened, her vocalizations become more stressed and louder and when she sees the Assess-A-Hand as it is slowly introduced into the den, she tenses with ears tilted fully, hissing and eyes wide with pupils dilated. When the fake hand is moved towards her, she hisses and swats at the hand hard multiple times with both paws. She then pins it down and bites it a couple times as well. When touch is attempted again, she continues to display this behavior and does not allow touch with the Assess-A-Hand. Pick up is not attempted and the interaction is ended to prevent further escalation. Chloe is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and may require further investigation before placement in a home. She has tried to swat, 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.