Animal Profile

Kitty Kat Kat 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. He also has a mile upper respiratory tract infection.

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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 Kitty Kat Kat 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. He also has a mile upper respiratory tract infection. A volunteer writes: Kitty Kat Kat was found alone in the rain in a carrier. He really needed some help, but finding his way since he was brought here by the police has proven to be easier said than done. We don't know much about Kitty Kat Kat's before and it seems the most important thing he wants us to know right now is that the Care Center is not the place for him. He's curious when we extend the scratcher tool alongside our friendship, but has swiftly declined anything more than the most basic sniffs. This is ok. The shelter is big and it can sometimes be difficult for our more sensitive friends to find their place. We know his forever family is out there and he'll just need another helping hand to get him there. What my friends at ACC say about me: I am looking for a home with a patient person. I prefer to call the shots and enjoy coming to you when I'm ready for pets.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 5 lbs

Medical Notes

12/10/2024

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1 year Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray Subjective: QAR. Observed Behavior - Repeatedly attempts to flee. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective P = 160 R = WNL BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear. Ears clean. No nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male intact MSI: Mildly decreased skin turgor. Decreased muscle mass. Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: WNL externally Assessment Underweight Dehydrated Prognosis: Good Plan: Sedated with DKT feline pre-mix 0.3 ml IM (Dexdomitor 0.5mg/ml 0.0125 mg/kg + ketamine 100mg/ml 5mg/kg + Butorphanol 10mg/ml 0.25 mg/kg) Intake tasks LRS 50 mls SQ Antisedan 0.04 ml IM SURGERY: Okay for neuter

1/10/2025

Elevated 3rd eyelid OD, epiphora OU, food dishes untouched. Serous nasal discharge A: Conjunctivitis Mild URI Anorexia High FAS P: Prioritize placement ASAP as unable to treat safely (growling + swatting at den door noted during interaction)

1/11/2025

Recheck appetite Wet food appears disturbed but not eaten in its entirety. Dry food untouched. A: URI mild Conjunctivitis High FAS Anorexia P: CTM Prioritize placement as behavior hinders further treatment

1/12/2025

Ate some wet food this am. Strikes at me when I lift cover from den. EEN: No ocular or nasal discharge RESP: Eupneic A: high FAS P: on ARL for bevavior

1/14/2025

Pet ate dry food o/n. Urinated and defecated in litter box. Hissing and striking at door of den. EEN: Third eyelid up. No ocular discharge. Mild clear nasal discharge. RESP: Eupneic A: URI mild Conjunctivitis High FAS Prognosis: Poor. Unable to administer treatments. P: Advise at risk placement

1/19/2025

BAR and eating. EEN: No ocular or nasal discharge RESP: Eupneic A: URI resolved P: Move to cat holding.

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

KNOWN HISTORY:: Kitty Kat Kat was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on his behavior history in a home environment.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 1/8/25 FB26 Kitty exhibited low growling from inside the den. He hissed but allowed brief petting along the head with the scratcher tool through the side portal door. However, he swatted and started lip flicking, with wide eyes and dilated pupils. The interaction was ended to avoid further contact.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Curious,Timid,Skittish,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period,Adult cat socialization

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

Recommendations comments:: Due to fearful and independent behavior.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: 12/13/24 Kitty Kat Kat was hiding in the den upon approach. Alert with eyes wide. Ears erect and forward. He slowly leans forward sniffing the scratcher tool through the side portal door. When attempting to pet he retreats and began to hiss. Ignores offered treats to try to coax him out. Avoids contact and swats at the scratcher tool ending the assessment. 01/13/25 Kitty Kat Kat is a bold, timid, and independent cat whose behavior has been consistent with the previous evaluation 1 month ago. He was lying down in his den and lunges at the front door when removing the den cover. He hisses and steps back, curled up and focused on the assessor with a tense body and wide, dilated eyes. When reaching close to offer treats on the scratcher tool, he swats hard at the tool. When entering the den with the tool, he curiously sniffs and lip licks. He leans back and freezes when pet on the head, cheeks, and body. After removing the tool away and placing the den cover back on the front door, he lunges and hisses again. Kitty Kat Kat is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. He 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.