Animal Profile

Pixie 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. When approached she will hiss swat and flee. 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 her plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers. Medically, Pixie is overweight, but apparently healthy.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Pixie 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. When approached, she will hiss swat and flee. 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 her plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers. Medically, Pixie is overweight, but apparently healthy. 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

My medical notes are...

Weight: 14 lbs

Medical Notes

7/22/2025

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5 yrs Microchip noted on Intake? Negative scan History: O/S, per MR spayed 8/31/20, dental 4/9/25 Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior - Had to sedate to examine Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: F/S MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Overweight, otherwise appears healthy Prognosis: Good Plan: RV SURGERY: N/A

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 5. Red

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Spay/Neuter status: Yes

Date of Intake: 7/10/2025

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

If yes, Please elaborate:: Access to a litterbox in the home: Yes Litter boxes in the home: 2 Litter box location(s): Living room Type of litter box: Covered, Automatic Type of litter: Pellets, Scented, Non-Clumping, Clumping, Other Other type: World's best cat litter (corn base); Tofu pellets Spraying: No Able to see outdoor cats: Yes

Basic Information:: Name: Pixie Age: 3-6 years old / años Color: Black and white Sex: Female / Hembra Altered: Yes / Si Declawed: No Surrender Reason: behavioral concerns Length of time owned: 5 years and 11 months Where the previous owner got this cat: found as a stray 8 w/o kitten

Previously lived with:: Adults, Other Cats

How is this cat around strangers?: Actively avoids or retreats, Hisses, Growls, Prefers contact on their terms, Swats, Warms up after 2 weeks

How is this cat around children?: No experience

How is this cat around other cats?: (lived with 1 other cat) Friendly & Outgoing, Tolerant, Warms up after 2 weeks, Hisses

How is this cat around dogs?: No experience

Behavior Notes: If they hiss, growl, swat, or bite - these behaviors are usually: Defensive, Offensive How this cat reacts when someone... - Trims their nails: Struggles or squirms, Hisses, Growls, Stress meows - Brushes their coat: Unbothered - Picks up/holds: Struggles or squirms, Bites, Hisses, Growls - Places them in a carrier: Unbothered

Bite history:: Previous bite/scratch to a person: Yes Did the bite/scratch break skin: Yes Date of last bite/scratch: 3/30/2023 Additional info: I have no idea, most of the time, she feel threatened. Previous bite/scratch to another animal: No

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: Veterinarian: EAST MEADOW VETERINARY CLINIC Last vet check: 2/19/2025

For a New Family to Know: Description of this cat most of the time: Prefers contact on their terms, Fearful, Withdrawn, Solitary, Watches from afar Areas the cat had access to: Indoors Where the cat spent most time: Living room, At the window, Kitchen, Bedroom How the cat likes to play: Chases and pounces on toys, Stalks and pounces on feet, Plays gently, Other Additional info: She meows lasers. How often the cat got interactive playtime: Rarely (once a month or less) This cat likes to scratch on: Cardboard, Other Additional info: Cat tree, carpet material Previous owner's favorite things about the cat: She was very energetic and friendly when she was younger ages between 8 weeks - 2 years old. She was my alarm clock, she would meow very loud through the bedroom door, but only to wake me up for her breakfast. ; Currently at her age, nothing, she's always fearful and she's hisses. She would come up to you for pets if you're only sitting down, however she only wants butt scratches but I can't give her that because of lack of self grooming, she always smell with severe urine and the smell can be very heavy. Behavior issues noted: Hides in fear, Scratches people, Cries/meows a lot, Other Additional info: If you pick her up, she would self urinate or would hisses; Rarely scratches people. Chew her rear fur legs out. Type of food the cat eats: Both wet and dry food Brands of food: She isn't picky as long she has good. Favorite treats: She like any kind of treats but picky with human food if offer as treats.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Previously lived with: Adults, Other Cats Behavior toward strangers: Actively avoids or retreats, Hisses, Growls, Prefers contact on their terms, Swats, Warms up after 2 weeks Behavior toward children: No experience Behavior toward cats: Friendly & Outgoing, Tolerant, Warms up after 2 weeks, Hisses (lived with 1 other cat) Behavior toward dogs: No experience Bite or Scratch history: Yes, Pixie it was reported that Pixie is highly anxious and was having altercations with owners partner and other cats in the home. Pixie is have a bite/scratch incident with a person that did break skin. Litter box training: Pixie had access to 2 covered automatic litter boxes and used various litters. Energy level/descriptors: Medium Other notes: Pixie will struggle, squirm, hiss, growl and stress meow when having her nails trimmed. She will struggle, squirm, bite, hiss and growl when being picked/held. She is unbothered when having her coat brushed or placed in a carrier. Pixie is an adult indoor female cat with a solitary and withdrawn temperament, who prefers social interaction strictly on her own terms. She is typically fearful and observant, often watching from afar rather than engaging directly, and tends to hide when feeling overwhelmed. Pixie spends most of her time in quiet areas such as the living room, bedroom, kitchen, or by the window. While she rarely engages in interactive play, she shows interest in gentle solo activities such as chasing and pouncing on toys or feet. She enjoys scratching on cardboard, cat trees, and carpet-like materials. Although once energetic and friendly in her early years, Pixie has become more apprehensive and less interactive over time. She occasionally seeks out affection when someone is seated, preferring light petting and butt scratches, though this is complicated by hygiene challenges due to her lack of self-grooming. Behavioral concerns include hissing, vocalizing frequently, hiding in fear, and urinating when picked up. Pixie eats both wet and dry food without preference for brand and enjoys most treats. Despite her current challenges, Pixie’s earlier affectionate behavior suggests she may thrive in a quiet, patient home where she feels safe and respected.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 07.15 Pixie is in the back of her kennel with dilated pupils. As the door is opened she darts to the opposite side of kennel. Pixie darts back when other door is opened. 07.22 Pixie is sitting in the front of her kennel behind shoreline cover. The cover is lifted and Pixie stares back at the assessor with neutral eyes, not blinking. She is offered slow blinks. After a few seconds, Pixie lunges and hisses.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow

VOCAL:: Quiet

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

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,Other,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: Pixie 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 her 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:: No other cats OR multi-cat home with adopters experienced with introducing new cats,Adult only home

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Pixie is in the back of her kennel with dilated pupils and tail curled around her body. When the door is opened she stands and scurries to the other side of her kennel. The scratch tool is placed in front of her nose she sniffs it fora second and as assessors moves it to pet her she hisses and swats at the tool very hard beginning to growl. Pixie 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, scratch 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. She may have a known history of behavioral issues that need to be addressed.