Animal Profile

Nami 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 his 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 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 Nami 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 his 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 him plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers. A volunteer writes: We like what we like and though a little open mindedness can help when faced with new situations, Nani tried that and it wasn't quite her style. Fair enough! Nani was brought to us with other cats when their person could no longer care for them. Though she reportedly gets along very well with other cats, Nani can take a little while to feel comfortable with new people. When Nani first came in, she would listen to our soft conversations as we petted her, but wasn't particularly interested in the treats we shared or very forthcoming when it came to first moves. Shelter life can be wearing and, in spite of all of our efforts, Nani has kind of circled into herself. She's exchanged the slight openness she showed us in the beginning to wanting to be very clear about her feelings on the shelter and our hopes of becoming friends. We know there's a family out there for this starry cat and hope you'll give her a chance.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 7.0625 lbs

Medical Notes

5/11/2025

DVM Intake Estimated age: 3 years Microchip noted on Intake? No History: Owner surrender Subjective: BARH, no coughing/sneezing/vomiting/diarrhea Observed behavior: Wide eyes, attempting to flee, stress meowing. Able to handle with towel while moving slowly Evidence of cruelty seen: No Evidence of trauma seen: no Evidence of neglect seen: No Objective: P: WNL R: WNL BCS: 5/9 OP: Mucous membranes pink and moist. No dental disease. EENT: Eyes, ears, and nares clear bilaterally, no discharge noted. PLN: Small/soft/symmetrical/nonpainful CV: No murmurs or arrhythmias, pulses strong and synchronous. RESP: Eupneic, no crackles/wheezes GI: Soft, nonpainful, no palpable masses. UG: female intact, no mammary gland tumors, no discharge INT: Good hair coat, no areas of alopecia or pruritus, no ectoparasites or masses noted. MS: Ambulatory x4, no pain on palpation of epaxials NEURO: Mentation appropriate, cranial nerves intact, no deficits noted. Assessment: clinically healthy Prognosis: Excellent Plan: Routine intake Surgery: Okay for surgery

5/14/2025

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. GIVE: 0.11 ml of Meloxicam 1.5 mg/ml mg by mouth for 2 days starting the day after surgery. For pain management. Healthy, Spay/Neuter - ACCEPTED

5/15/2025

Post Surgical Exam Attitude/demeanor: QAR Appetite: eating well C/S/V/D: none Incision site: [no swelling, bruising, or bleeding; sutures appear intact] Pain level: appears somewhat comfortable Licking, chewing, or biting surgical site noted: No Additional notes: N/A

6/23/2025

Beh reqs gaba for FAS, starting gaba 100mg PO BID indef, follow up in 2 weeks

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake the cat was trying to hide in the back of the carrier. She had airplane ears, but allowed staff to place her inside e a den. The cat was trying to stay in the carrier, but after a few attempts she was placed.

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

Basic Information:: Nami is a 3 year old DSH female non-altered cat. She is a brown tabby.

Previously lived with:: 4 adults, 2 children (3, 5), and 3 other cats

How is this cat around strangers?: Nami is shy and timid around strangers. She needs two weeks to warm up and will hide at first.

How is this cat around children?: Nami is tolerant of children and prefers contact on her own terms. She needs two weeks to warm up.

How is this cat around other cats?: Nami is friendly, outgoing, tolerant, and plays gently with other cats. She needs two weeks to warm up to them.

How is this cat around dogs?: Nami will avoid, hide, and is shy/timid around dogs.

Behavior Notes: When her nails are trimmed she stress meows, hisses, growls, and swats. When her fur coat is brushed she swats. When she is held or placed inside a carrier she squirms, struggles, stress meows, hisses, growls, and swats. She hides in fear and scratches furniture.

Bite history:: No bite history.

Energy level/descriptors:: medium

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know: Nami inside her previous home was quiet, independent, and likes to watch from a far. She is an indoor sonly cat. She spent most of her time in the bedroom, kitchen, and living room. She likes to stalk feet and pounce on them. Her favorite surfaces are rough rope an cardboard. she eats both wet and dry food. She had access to 2 litterboxes located in the bathroom and hallway. It was uncovered, scented, clumping, and clay/crystals.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Previously lived with: 4 adults, 2 children (ages 3, 5), and 3 other cats Behavior toward strangers: Nami is shy and timid around strangers. She needs two weeks to warm up and will hide at first. Behavior toward children: Nami is tolerant of children and prefers contact on her own terms. She needs two weeks to warm up. Behavior toward cats: Nami is friendly, outgoing, tolerant, and plays gently with other cats. She needs two weeks to warm up to them. Behavior toward dogs: Nami will avoid, hide, and is shy/timid around dogs. Bite or Scratch history: No bite history. Litter box training: Had access to 2 litter boxes located in the bathroom and hallway. It was uncovered, scented, clumping, and clay/crystals. Energy level/descriptors: medium Other notes: Nami inside her previous home was quiet, independent, and likes to watch from a far. She is an indoor sonly cat. She spent most of her time in the bedroom, kitchen, and living room. She likes to stalk feet and pounce on them. Her favorite surfaces are rough rope an cardboard. she eats both wet and dry food. When her nails are trimmed she stress meows, hisses, growls, and swats. When her fur coat is brushed she swats. When she is held or placed inside a carrier she squirms, struggles, stress meows, hisses, growls, and swats. She hides in fear and scratches furniture. Upon intake the cat was trying to hide in the back of the carrier. She had airplane ears, but allowed staff to place her inside e a den. The cat was trying to stay in the carrier, but after a few attempts she was placed.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 5/15/25 FB79 Inside of the den, Nami is out of sight and when i lift the den cover for a better view she curled up in the back with wide eyes and tightly wrapped tail. She showed no interest in treats and when i slowly introduced the pointer tool she flinches but tolerated all pets on her head/cheeks/chin but tensed up, backing away from the tool when it was used to pet down her back. 5/20/25 FB58 In and hidden from view, she hisses when the cover is lifted - eyes wide and dilated and face and body tense with tail wrapped tight. I offer her some treats inside her den and she shows no interest. She is tolerant of pets with the tool but remains tense and frozen before stress vocalizing. 5/23/25 FB61 In cat den upon approach, completely hidden from view. She avoids eye contact as I lift the den cover and she hisses when I place some treats in her den. She tolerates petting while hissing again so I don't push it much further to avoid creating stress. She sniffs the treats offered but she doesn't eat them during our session - she is too focused on me and the room. Nervous mamas, needs more time to adjust. 5/30/25 FB61 In cat den upon approach, body and face tense and tail wrapped tightly around her body. She hisses and avoids eye contact as I lift her den cover and she flinches slightly when offered treats. I keep the interaction brief to reduce stress. 6/3/25 FB58 In den and hidden, when the den cover is removed she is sitting pressed against the back with a eyes wide and dilated, face and body tense. I offer treats and she hisses and shows no interest. I slowly introduce the scratcher tool and she is tolerant of two pets before she hisses and swats at the tool multiple times. 6/5/25 FB79 Inside of the den, Nami is curled up in the back of her kennel with wide eyes and forward ears when i lift the cover for a better view; she hisses when i slowly bring in the assess-a-hand and tries to duck/dodge it but is tolerant of pets on her head and down her body. She lip licks a few more time before she hisses and tightly wraps her tail around her body while fixated on the tool with her eyes wide and dilated. She does not escalate and tolerates as few more pets before she hisses one last time. 6/09/25 FB61 In cat den upon approach, completely hidden from view. She does not come out when offered treats or a catnip toy. Hopefully she explores the offerings later when she feels more safe. She is tolerant of petting with the scratcher tool from within her den but I don't push hands on interaction too far to reduce stress. 6/15/25 Vol. Nami was inside her den. I lifted the cover and she hissed softly. I put Squeeze Up near the den opening and she tried to swat me. I took the scratcher tool and put it near her. She hissed and swatted at it so I ended the interaction. She was not in the mood to socialize today. GAN

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Timid,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

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 Nami would do best in an adult-only home where they would be able to acclimate in a calm environment.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: 5/11/25 Inside of the den, Nami is out of sight but has wide/dilated eyes and forward ears when the den cover is lifted; she immediately hisses when the assessor speaks to her and when the scratcher tool is slowly introduced into the den. However, she remains still and tolerant when being pet on her head and cheeks as well as down her back. When treats were used in attempt to coax her out she had no interest and turned her back towards the assessor facing the corner of the den to try and avoid any further contact. Pick up was not attempted at this time. 6/11/25 Nami displayed similar behaviors during her reassessment. 6/18/25 Upon re-eval, Nami is in her den and hidden from view - when the cage door is opened she hisses and cannot be coaxed out with treats or when spoken to softly. When the den cover is removed, she hisses and backs away with a tense face and body, eyes wide and dilated. The assessor slowly offers a tube of squeeze up out and near the den opening and Nami quickly reaches out to swat at the assessor's hand, breaking the glove but not breaking skin. When the assessor then slowly offers out the scratcher too, she again swats at the tool multiple times and nips at it. Nami is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or 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.