Animal Profile

Nermo 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 will hiss and at time lunge in his den due to his high FAS, and he has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. At times if her is given a quiet moment to sit with the behavior staff and settle down, he will return some slow blinks and may accept some cheek pets with a scratcher tool (remaining tense). 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 to allow him to decompress. 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. Nermo 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 will hiss and at time lunge in his den due to his high FAS, and he has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. At times if her is given a quiet moment to sit with the behavior staff and settle down, he will return some slow blinks and may accept some cheek pets with a scratcher tool (remaining tense). 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 to allow him to decompress. 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: I am finding the shelter a little overwhelming, but when it's just you and me and some peace and quiet you'll see what a love bug I am. 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 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. A volunteer writes: Nermo has been adored and admired, celebrated and loved, so being back at the shelter seems to have come as quite a shock. Initially found outside, he was most recently brought into the Care Center when his guardian could no longer care for him. All we want is to help him settle in but when I went to say hello, Nermo swiftly explained it wasn't a good time. Everyone can have a bad day, everyone can have a string of bad days even, but what we don't want is Nermo's not so good days to accumulate and turn into something he isn't. Nermo's notes beautifully and lovingly describe a bubbly and joyful cat who loves to play and be with those he loves. He could just use a little help right now and maybe that help will come from you?

My medical notes are...

Weight: 10.11 lbs

10/7/2018

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1 year Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : stray Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior - very sweet. Easily handleable. Did well for all medical handling and procedures. Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition, no oral lesions noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, 2 testicles descended MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Apparently healthy Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: ok to schedule for surgery

10/9/2018

H: Pre-op exam, in house neuter today S: BARH. No csvd. CRT: <2s. Gums: pink, moist Eyes: Grossly appropriate OU. Ears: Unremarkable AU. Nasal Cavity: No nasal discharge. Oral Cavity: No dental tartar. PLN: WNL Heart: No murmurs or arrhythmias. Pulses strong and synchronous. Lungs: Eupneic, lungs clear. No crackles or wheezes bilaterally. Abd: Soft, non-painful. No palpable masses. No organomegaly appreciated. U/G: Normal external genitalia. No discharge. Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. BCS = 5/9 Integument: Otherwise unremarkable haircoat. Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Rectal: Not performed. Externally normal. Assessment: Apparently healthy Plan: Ok for surgery

10/9/2018

Was this cat a Cryptorchid? No Routine Feline Neuter Self tie of spermatic cord Surgeon: 1524 Additional Note: Green linear abdominal tattoo placed

10/9/2018

[Anesthesia Template] Record in Mgs or MLS (identify which one) and Route of Administration Pre Medication/Induction Telazol: 0.1cc IM Gas Maintenance: Isoflorane % : 2.0 NSAID Onsior: 0.32cc SQ 0.1cc Ivermectin given SQ for ear mite infestation with cleaning post sx (added to medical record)

7/20/2025

Feline beh req meds for FAS, rx'd gaba 100mg PO BID x 14 days

7/20/2025

DVM Intake Estimated age: 7 years Microchip noted on Intake? Yes History: Owner surrender Subjective: BARH, no coughing/sneezing/vomiting/diarrhea Observed behavior: Hissing, growling, swatting. Bit assistant's gloves when trying to remove from kennel. Sedated with 0.2 mg/kg butorphanol, 10 mcg/kg dexmedetomidine IM Evidence of cruelty seen: No Evidence of trauma seen: No Evidence of neglect seen: No Objective: P: WNL R: WNL BCS: 6/9 OP: Mucous membranes pink and moist. Stage I 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: male neutered, 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: Stage I dental disease Prognosis: Excellent Plan: routine intake Surgery: Neutered

7/22/2025

Progress exam: URI noted on rounds Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D present Objective: EYES: Clear, no discharge. OS squinting LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: mild clear serous discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed URI PLAN: Per standing orders -Under the weather, PPE sign & monitor log placed on kennel -Start doxycycline 50mg/ml PO q24h x10 days -CTM, recheck in 3 days

7/31/2025

Progress exam: URI day 7 Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. Eating well Objective: EYES: Clear, no discharge. OU slightly watery LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed URI PLAN: Per standing orders -CTM, recheck in 3 days

8/1/2025

[Panleukopenia/Parvovirus exposure – LOW RISK] Exposure date: 7/28/2025 Notes: vaccinated. Considered low risk. No quarantine

8/2/2025

Progress exam: URI day 10 recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. AS: 2 some wet food appears to be eaten, not eating medication in HVT. Objective: EYES: Clear, no discharge. OU watery LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: dry discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed URI PLAN: Per standing orders -DVM recheck

8/4/2025

recheck mild URI and appetite S/O QAR, hiding in den, hissing when approached, no c/s/v/d appreciated, dry food 3/4 way eaten, wet food mostly eaten, reportedly eating 2s this week EENT: mild epiphora, no nasal dc HL: eupneic A. URI- appears resolved Eating well aTT P. No needs for additional supportive care aTT CTM while at QACC

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 4. Orange

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake, Nermo was nervous in the carrier. Cat allowed staff to scan for MC, collar, and pick up to place in kennel.

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

Basic Information:: Nermo is an approx. 8-year-old DSH cat who was surrendered due to the owner's health.

Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 1 child (10 yo)

How is this cat around strangers?: Shy and timid at first but warms up before 2 weeks. Once warmed up, friendly, outgoing, and plays gently.

How is this cat around children?: Friendly, outgoing, and plays gently.

How is this cat around other cats?: No experience.

How is this cat around dogs?: No experience.

Behavior Notes: Nermo enjoys when he is held or when his coat is brushed. He is unbothered when his nails are trimmed or when placed in a carrier.

Bite history:: No bite history.

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: No reported medical issues.

For a New Family to Know: Nermo is described as friendly, affectionate, quiet, playful, and independent. He spends most time in the bedroom, living, or where people are. Nermo enjoys to play hide and seek or play with bottle caps. Nermo would get interactive playtime more than twice a day. Nermo liked to scratch on his scratch board, cat tree, and a rope. The previous owner's favorite thing about him is that he likes to play during the day but will go to bed at night. Nermo was fed purina wet and dry food. Nermo had access to two litterboxes. One was autmatoci and the other was uncovered, located in the hallway. They had unscented, clumping litter.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Indoor Cat Previously lived with: 2 adults, 1 child (10 yo) Behavior toward strangers: Shy and timid at first but warms up before 2 weeks. Once warmed up, friendly, outgoing, and plays gently. Behavior toward children: Friendly, outgoing, and plays gently. Behavior toward cats: No experience Behavior toward dogs: No experience Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes, Nermo had access to two litterboxes. One was autmatoci and the other was uncovered, located in the hallway. They had unscented, clumping litter. Energy level/descriptors: Medium energy Other notes: Nermo is described as friendly, affectionate, quiet, playful, and independent. He spends most time in the bedroom, living, or where people are. Nermo enjoys to play hide and seek or play with bottle caps. Nermo would get interactive playtime more than twice a day. Nermo liked to scratch on his scratch board, cat tree, and a rope. The previous owner's favorite thing about him is that he likes to play during the day but will go to bed at night. Nermo was fed purina wet and dry food. Nermo enjoys when he is held or when his coat is brushed. He is unbothered when his nails are trimmed or when placed in a carrier. Upon intake: Nermo was nervous in the carrier. Cat allowed staff to scan for MC, collar, and pick up to place in kennel.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 7/17/25 FB58 Sitting near front of cubby with tense face and body, eyes wide and dilated and hisses as I approach. He lunges at the front of the cage with a ears tilted to the side as I move to open the cubby and backs away as the cubby door is opened. When the tool is offered, he swats and hissed, low growling throughout the interaction. I don't push for more and instead close the cage door and place a cover on the cubby. I add him to the gaba list as well. 7/20/25 Vol. Nermo was in the smaller compartment. When I lifted the kennel cover, he hissed and backed away. He hissed and spat each time he caught a glimpse of me. I tossed a toy and some Temptations towards him. He sniffed them, momentarily stopping his hissing. I opened the door to the smaller compartment and could hear him grumbling softly. I did not try to pet him because he seemed to be stressed. Later on, the medical staff had to take him away for an exam. He needed to be netted and then sedated because he was agitated. He needs time to feel safe. 7/22/25 FB58 In his den and hisses when the cage cover is lifted - he is under the weather. He is continues to hiss but at times will slow blink. I don't push for interaction today to prevent negative associations. 7/25/25 FB79 Today, Nermo displayed the same behaviors as the previous enrichment note. Hissing/ low grumbling when approached with flat ears. 7/29/25 FB58 In den with a tense face and body, growls and hisses with eyes wide and ears tilted before he lunges at the front of his den. I sit and slow blink at him as he settles, he returns one and I offer the scratcher tool out slowly to him. He sniffs it and allows some slow cheek pets before he lunges again at the front of the den as someone walks behind me. I wait as he settles gain pressed at the back and loafed tightly. He returns slow blinks and accepts more cheek pets and chin scratches as he leans into the touch while low growling. By the end he appears less on edge but he requires a longer adjustment and slow approach. 7/30/25 FB61 In cat den upon approach, body and face tense with ears flat and head lowered. He hisses as I offer treats and a catnip toy. He is tolerant of touch but I do not push it due to his obvious signs of fear and stress. I speak to him softly, slow-blink and spray feliway before I end the session. Needs more time. 8/03/25 Vol Nermo hissed at me from inside his den when I moved the kennel cover aside. I tossed some treats into the den and spoke softly to him. I put my hand towards him, as he huddled behind the clear wall of the den. Each time he saw my hand getting closer, he hissed, spat and swatted at the wall. He grumbled a bit, then began to eat his Temptations. He needs time to settle down. He is also under the weather now. GAN

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Timid,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful

Potential challenges comments:: Please see behavior flyer for more information.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Nermo was lying in the back of his cubby as the assessor approached, body and face tense with his tail wrapped tightly around his body. Nermo flattened his ears when spoken to and he hissed at the assessor as the cubby door opened, pupils dilated. Nermo tolerated petting with the scratcher tool while whipping his head back and biting the air in warning, then flattening his ears further and beginning to grumble as the assessor continued to pet him with the scratcher tool. Pick up was not attempted at this time to reduce stress. Nermo tolerates attention and petting but appears fearful or stressed in the shelter. He may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.