Animal Profile

Popcorn Shrimp is on the At Risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and is deteriorating in the Adoptions room. He is now displaying signs of defensive aggression. 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 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. Popcorn Shrimp is on the At Risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and is deteriorating in the Adoptions room. He is now displaying signs of defensive aggression. 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 and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers. 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 I have potential behavior challenges that staff will address with you when you meet me. 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 would do best in a home with only adult humans. What my friends at ACC say about me: Popcorn Shrimp is in his den. When the kennel door opens, he hisses harshly. The assessor slowly lifts the den cover and presents the scratcher tool to the opening of the portal. Popcorn Shrimp lunges forward and swats at the scratcher tool with moderate force and extended claws. The assessor waits a moment, and presents the scratcher tool for Popcorn Shrimp to sniff. He freezes when pet on his cheeks with the tool and begins lip licking when pet along his body. When the den cover is replaced, he hisses and strikes at the den twice, growling loudly.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 12.8 lbs

Medical Notes

3/1/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 to 4 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - Hissing, swatting Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: P = 160 R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean adult teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male intact MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: WNL externally Assessment: Apparently healthy Prognosis: Good Plan: Sedated with Dexdomitor 0.5mg/ml 0.3 ml + Butorphanol 10mg/ml 0.3 ml IM Intake tasks Antisedan 0.15 ml IM SURGERY: Okay for surgery

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 4. Orange

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

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

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: PRIOR ASSESSMENT 3/3/26 Popcorn Shrimp was in the den lip, licking his lips, with large pupils and appearing mildly fearful. He sniffed treats and allowed the assessor to approach and give him gentle petting, although he did do some intermittent, very quiet, low growling. 3/4/26 FB32 Hiding in den. When opening the door and removing the den cover, he hisses and lunges at the door. Kept interaction short to reduce stress. 3/6/26 Vol. Popcorn Shrimp was crouched inside den, looking out with wide dilated eyes. He returned slow blinks after a few moments. With some coaxing, he poked his head out of den to eat squeeze up from scratcher tool, then withdrew back inside. When offered a feather toy, he gave a small hiss. After a few moments, he returned another slow blink and accepted a bit more squeeze up from scratcher tool. He then turned around inside den and lay down facing away from opening. 3/8/26 Vol. Resting in den. Hissed and low growled when approached, then poked head out to watch with dilated eyes and lip licked. Returned slow blinks with sweet talk. Hissed and grumbled more when kennel door was opened and tool approached but then relaxed a bit. Sniffed a cup of Temptations and squeeze-up. Wasn't quite brave enough to eat but allowed cup to be dropped into den. Continued to poke head out, lip-lick, and grumble a bit. Pulled into den to avoid contact with the tool, but remained just inside, watching and lip-licking. 3/12/26 FB20 Popcorn is sitting tense in his den with wide, dilated ears. He begins low growling when the den cover is lifted. Handler waits until he stops low growling and covers him again, leaving him with a tray of squeeze up. 3/13/26 ACFR Popcorn Shrimp was in his den when the handler approached. He immediately growled and hissed as the handler opened the kennel door and lifted the den cover. Popcorn Shrimp did not leave the den and swatted and hissed at the scratcher tool when trying to make contact.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Shy ,Timid,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: See relevant behavior flyers.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Popcorn Shrimp is in his den. When the kennel door opens, he hisses harshly. The assessor slowly lifts the den cover and presents the scratcher tool to the opening of the portal. Popcorn Shrimp lunges forward and swats at the scratcher tool with moderate force and extended claws. The assessor waits a moment, and presents the scratcher tool for Popcorn Shrimp to sniff. He freezes when pet on his cheeks with the tool and begins lip licking when pet along his body. When the den cover is replaced, he hisses and strikes at the den twice, growling loudly. Popcorn Shrimp 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. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.