Animal Profile

Oreo Milkshake 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 Oreo Milkshake 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. A volunteer writes: Oreo Milkshake doesn't make too many appearances outside of his den. He just hasn't been able to summon the bravery as there's always so much going on and he's actually pretty nervous. I'm sure Oreo Milkshake has plenty to say about everything he sees and knows, but conversation with Oreo Milkshake requires some patience. He gives the cat equivalent of monosyllabic answers with his tail wrapped tightly around him in an effort to find some comfort and maybe even in his hope that we'll just forget he's there. I want to know what he thinks of the window, the food, and how his much too long stretch of settling in has been going. Receiving only a "Yes, no, I don't know," in response and not a lot of elaboration to my questions, I decided to shift tracks and share some treats, which he swiftly declined. Oreo Milkshake may be feeling unsure about everything, but he's hoping to find someone who will give the patience, space, and love he needs to come out and be his best cat self.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 10.3 lbs

Medical Notes

1/24/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2-4 years Microchip noted on Intake? N History: O surrender d/t new onset aggression Subjective: Observed Behavior - Sedated due to behavior history. Yowled and struggled for sedation. Is there evidence of Cruelty? N Is there evidence of Neglect? N Is there evidence of Trauma? N Objective Sedated for exam with 0.1 ml IM each butorphanol 10 mg/ml, ketamine 10 mg/ml, and dexdomitor 500 mcg/kg IM. After, reversed with antisedan. BCS 5-6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Grade I-II/IV periodontal disease H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, two scrotal testes 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 Assessment Apparently healthy Prognosis: Good Plan: Routine intake Recommend routine dental care with placement SURGERY: OK for surgery- neutered with intake (see next consultation)

1/24/2025

[Surgery Template - Cat Neuter] Was this cat a Cryptorchid? No Routine Feline Neuter Autoligation of spermatic cord Green Linear Tattoo Placed near Midline Surgeon: 2048 Additional Note: Onsior 2 mg/kg SQ post-op

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Spay/Neuter status: No

Date of Intake: 1/24/2025

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

Basic Information:: Unable to keep. Cat was fed dry food.

Previously lived with:: 1 adult

How is this cat around strangers?: Runs and hides.

How is this cat around children?: N/a

How is this cat around other cats?: N/a

How is this cat around dogs?: N/a

Behavior Notes: Oreo has been hissing and swatting when someone gets close.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 1 adult Behavior toward strangers: Runs and hides. Behavior toward children: N/a Behavior toward cats: N/a Behavior toward dogs: N/a Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Medium Other notes: Oreo has been hissing and swatting when someone gets close.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 1/30/25 FB79 Inside of his den, Oreo has slightly wide eyes and forward ears when i lift the den cover for it. He hisses when i toss treats near the den for him as well as when i bring the tool inside to attempt contact; Oreo swats and strikes the tool with force and continues to hiss. 2/3/25 FB61 Lying on top of perch, head resting on floor and body and face tensed. He remains focused on me when I offer treats and a catnip toy and he doesn't move a muscle. He is frozen and tense and appears very nervous. I do not push hands on interaction at this time to reduce stress. Not interested in enrichment at this moment. 2/6/25 FB69 Inside of his den, Oreo hisses when I lift the den cover for a better view and has wide dilated eyes. He leans in to sniff the pointer tool, but shows no interest in treats when tossed in and immediately swats and strikes the tool with force before contact was made on his side. 2/16/25 FB79 inside of his den, Oreo has wide dilated eyes when I lift the den cover for a better view; when I slowly introduce the pointer tool he begins to lick lip. As i attempt to pet on his head he hisses, strikes the tool and leans into bite, but doesn’t. 2/20/25 FB79 Inside of the den when i approach Oreo Milk hisses when i open the kennel door and when i slowly introduced the tool after lifting the den cover for a better view. He swats and strikes the tool with force then process to bite and briefly holds on before i have to pull the tool out of his mouth.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful

Potential challenges comments:: Please see behavior flyer for more information.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Oreo Milkshake was lying on top of his perch as the assessor approached, body and face tense and head lowered onto ground. Oreo Milkshake maintained eye contact with a tense expression when spoken to and he flattened his ears completely as the kennel door opened. Oreo Milkshake tolerated petting along his head and body with the assessor's hand while remaining very still, slowly turning his head to watch the hand and flattening his ears into an airplane wing position. Pick up was not attempted at this time to reduce stress. 12/13/25 Although tolerant of interaction initially, Oreo Milkshake has deteriorated in the shelter environment. When petting is attempted with the scratcher tool or the assess-a-hand, Oreo Milkshake will immediately strike it with claws extended. Oreo Milkshake is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. He has tried to swat, 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.