Animal Profile

Biscotti 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. 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 Biscotti 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. What my friends at ACC say about me: 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 My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! I am looking for a home with a patient person. 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 would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you. I would do best in a home with only adult humans.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 7.7 lbs

Medical Notes

7/13/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1 year based on the condition of teeth and eyes Microchip noted on Intake? Negative History: Brought in by police - dropped off at precinct with no further information Subjective: BAR H pink 1 sec Observed Behavior - Run run run! He is absolutely terrified. Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Objective P = 120hr R = 40rr BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: NSF PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI testes x 2 MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat, scratch on nose and front claws damaged - he really thought he was fighting for his life! CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment Apparently healthy Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake procedures Rx: gabapentin 2 weeks - check in w feline behavior SURGERY: Okay for surgery

7/29/2026

Reported behavior has been improving. Plan to continue gabapentin as instructed

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

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

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 7/16/26 Vol. Biscotti was inside his den, looking out with wide eyes. No response to sweet talk. When the scratcher tool was extended slowly with the treat, he swatted hard through the portal. He continued to stare out of the portal, whiskers back, ears up. Seems unopen to interaction at this time. 7/17/26 Vol. In hidey box - stuck head out while reading report, eyes round, pupils dilated then pulled back. As cage being opened, he swatted air. Glared out as put in treat bowl. Approached with hard treat on scratcher tool, he swatted hard and tool fell to floor. He stayed in hidey box. Approached again - swatted hard numerous times. Let tool rest, removed and ended interaction. 7/29/26 FB20 Biscotti is laying stretched out on top of his den. He sniffs scratcher tool with squeeze up with interest and licks it. He then allows cheek pets with the tool, even closing his eyes and leaning in. However when pet along his body he swats the tool (Not as hard as he used to swat!). He is left with more squeeze up.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Calm,Timid,Skittish,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: Biscotti should be given a slow introduction to the home, one room at a time starting in a small room like a bathroom with food, litter and water. Interact with him in this room until he seems sufficiently confident that you feel you can introduce him to the next part of the home without running the risk that he will hide. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to help introduce your cat to the home. Biscotti has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior with extended handling. Fear aggression can occur when a cat perceives a threat and may escalate if they cannot escape. A fearful cat will feel more relaxed when given options, so provide him with the chance to move closer, investigate, or interact with you. Be sure to offer incentive such as treats or play time whenever the cat makes a small positive step. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to desensitize your cat to their fear stimulus.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: 7/15/26 Biscotti was crouched in his den with dilated eyes and forward ears. He watched the handler carefully as they approached and leaned forward to sniff the treats offered to him. He eagerly licked up the treats but slowly moved back when the handler got closer. After eating, he began low grumbling but accepted pets along his head and body with the click stick, remaining calm. Pick up was not attempted to reduce FAS. 7/17/26 Biscotti is inside of his den. On approach, he is heard low growling. When a scratcher tool is slowly extended to the portal of the den, Biscotti hisses, spits, and quickly extends his paw out to strike the scratcher tool with force. Biscotti is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and may require further investigation before placement in a home. He has tried to swat and 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.