Animal Profile

Thor is on the At Risk list due to behavior. While social with certain handlers, he continues to display challenging behavior during interactions. He is extremely intelligent and high energy, and needs to expend energy constructively with interactive play sessions 3-4X/day. In addition to playtime, this cat would also benefit from mental exercise from activities such as puzzle toys/games, lick mats, or clicker training. Without providing activity for his mind and body, the cat may react with rough play, potentially resulting in bite/scratch incidents. 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 feline body language, overstimulation, rough play, and who have the time to invest in managing these behaviors on a consistent basis to avoid further bite/scratch incidents.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Thor is on the at-risk list due to behavior. While social with certain handlers, he continues to display challenging behavior during interactions. He is extremely intelligent and high energy, and needs to expend energy constructively with interactive play sessions 3-4X/day. In addition to playtime, this cat would also benefit from mental exercise from activities such as puzzle toys/games, lick mats, or clicker training. Without providing activity for his mind and body, the cat may react with rough play, potentially resulting in bite/scratch incidents. 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 feline body language, overstimulation, rough play, and who have the time to invest in managing these behaviors on a consistent basis to avoid further bite/scratch incidents. What my friends at ACC say about me: I can be slow to adjust to new environments. I prefer to take things at my own pace. Thor was at the front of the kennel, chatty and curious, and immediately ate treats. When the kennel door was opened, he remained at the front and appreciated all petting on his head, cheeks, and along his back. He was very calm when picked up and held and remained so when set back down, and then ate squeeze up treats. He's a good boy who might have a slight tendency to overstimulate. Thor tolerates attention and petting but may overstimulate and has a history of biting and swatting during interactions in the shelter. We recommend that he go to a home with some cat experience preferred and be well counseled in overstimulation, petting induced aggression, nervous cat behavior and or a tendency to become ramped up. A volunteer writes: Thor deserves well his name. He is a handsome, elegant and smartly dressed gent, may be a little timid but very sweet and appreciative of petting and sweet words. Thor came to us without any other information than having some urinary troubles for possibly a few months. He seems to have been well cared for by his former family who could not afford his veterinary care. Thor is now much better and on a special diet to prevent the formation of stones in his urine. He is a sweet and good looking middle aged gentleman, a bit shy but who after some "pep talks" leans into pets, purrs and even starts playing with feather wands. He is well mannered and performed very well on his behavior evaluation. Thor would love to be a beloved pet once again and may be it could be with you! UPDATE:Thor has been with us for over a month now. His patience, his exemplary behavior and sweetness have no boundaries. A cat like him so deserves a loving home. Spending time with him feels good. He is always available, kind and well mannered. Yes, there is soo much competition:the kittens, the younger cats and those who are not on a special diet. Thor has lots against him but he is a very sweet cat who will give a lot of love, comfort and loyalty to his new family. Will you consider Thor for your new forever best friend?

My medical notes are...

Weight: 13.4 lbs

Medical Notes

5/6/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 7-8 years based on dentition, consistent with owner reports Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender, reported not eating and having hematuria on/off for the last 2 months Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior- tense but allows all handling, vocalized and fled after blood draw Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective T = P = WNL R = WNL BCS: 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, mild tartar, moderate gingivitis (limited exam performed) PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, no murmur noted, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, no palpable bladder U/G: Externally WNL, intact male, 2 scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Hematuria reported by owner, r/o UTI vs. FLUTD vs. other Intact male Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam AFAST: small bladder noted Await sort House in medical CBC/CHM in house Place no sorb litter in kennel to collect urine sample SURGERY: Okay for surgery

5/6/2026

CBC HCT 57.9% (30.3-52.3) Hgb 18.5 g/dL (9.8-16.2) WBC 10.37 K/uL - normal differential CHM Glucose 108 mg/dL Creatinine 1.6 mg/dL BUN 23 mg/dL Lytes WNL Total protein 8.9 g/dL Mild hyperglobulinemia 5.4 g/dL ALT 221 U/L (12-130) ALP WNL GGT 5 U/L (0-4) A: Elevated HCT- r/o hydration status vs. other TP is at upper ref interval, mild hyperglobulinemia- r/o inflammatory vs. other Mild ALT elevation-r/o inflammatory vs. other Elevated GGT- r/o pancreatitis vs. other P: Await urine sample to assess in light of bloodwork Monitor appetite/energy level

5/7/2026

Urine collected and sent to IDEXX

5/8/2026

SO: In medical, monitored for FLUTD signs QAR, perched on top of den in kennel. Some urine in litter box, but not large amount. Not eating eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: FLUTD P: urine sample at lab for UA usg 1.050 urine protein 4+ blood 3+ WBC 75-100/hpf epithelial cells 3+ crystals 3+ ammonium mg phos 21-50/hpf Starting 150ml LRS sc SID x3d Zorbium 1.0ml topically 0.6ml cerenia sc SID x3d 0.6ml convenia sc once

5/9/2026

SO: In medical on treatment for FLUTD w/o obstruction BAR, tense on top of den. Does not appear to be eating. Good amount of urine in litter box, no obvious blood eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: FLUTD P: continue to monitor in medical and tempt appetite

5/12/2026

S: Was moved to medical due to poorly appetite and FLUTD without UO. O: eating well today! No BM just yet. BW 13.2 so 0.2# weight loss over past 6 days Urinating reliably, urinary bladder palpates small today. A: FLUTD seems managed appetite returning P: I think he will do better in a quieter space. Even though his cage is covered and he has a den to hide in, he is interested in EVERYTHING. It's very overstimulating. Will try to move him out of medical with a wellness log and note to recheck him. Start Gaba 100 mg PO BID x 7d then recheck progress.

5/16/2026

SO: FLUTD cat moved to adoptions. BAR, comes to kennel door for treats offered and eats them eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: no FLUTD symptoms noted P: CTM while in adoptions

5/17/2026

placed on special urinary health diets (UR/CD/SO)

5/27/2026

SO: In adoptions. pHx of hematuria BAR, laying at kennel door eent: eyes clear, heavy yellow nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: URI-moderate P: 0.6ml doxycycline 100mg/ml PO SID x7d 100ml LRS sc SID x3d 0.6ml cerenia sc SID x3d

5/28/2026

SO: In adoptions, on treatment for moderate URI. Request to monitor appetite on urinary diet BAR, comes to front of kennel, not interested in treats offered eent: eyes clear, decreased nasal dc compared with yesterday h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: URI-moderate on treatment P: suspect decreased appetite from URI continue with current care. If appetite not improving, OK to offer other diets

6/2/2026

No respiratory symptoms Plan ok for surgery

6/14/2026

Progress exam Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior- Looks at me as I speak to him VISUAL EXAM ONLY Objective R = WNL BCS: 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic ABD: Not distended U/G: Male intact MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment DOHB Apparently well Prognosis: Good Plan: DOHB quarantine SURGERY: Okay for surgery

6/22/2026

On 06/22/2026 at approximately 9:30am, I examined Thor 253817. He has appropriate mentation at this time with no neurologic signs present, and has not exhibited any neurological signs while at ACC.

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Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

If yes, Please elaborate:: Thor had access to 2 litterboxes that were uncovered and had scented litter. No accidents.

Basic Information:: Thor is an approx. 7-year-old DSH cat who was surrendered due to medical concerns.

Previously lived with:: 3 Adults

How is this cat around strangers?: No experience

How is this cat around children?: Plays gently

How is this cat around other cats?: No experience

How is this cat around dogs?: Plays rough

Behavior Notes: Thor will stress meow when his nails are trimmed. He will enjoy having his coat brushed. Thor will struggle or squirm when held. He will hiss when placed in a carrier.

Bite history:: No bite history

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

For a New Family to Know: Thor is described as friendly. He spends most time where people are. He plays gently and would get interactive playtime twice a day. He enjoys scratching on carpet/fabric. He is gentle and sweet, according to the previous owners. He was fed both wet and dry food, like 9 lives and friskies.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Indoor Previously lived with: 3 Adults Behavior toward strangers: No experience Behavior toward children: Plays gently Behavior toward cats: No experience Behavior toward dogs: Plays rough Bite or Scratch history: No bite history Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Medium Other notes: Thor will stress meow when his nails are trimmed. He will enjoy having his coat brushed. Thor will struggle or squirm when held. He will hiss when placed in a carrier. Thor is described as friendly. He spends most time where people are. He plays gently and would get interactive playtime twice a day. He enjoys scratching on carpet/fabric. He is gentle and sweet, according to the previous owners. He was fed both wet and dry food, like 9 lives and friskies.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 6/13/26 FB73 Thor is sitting at the front of the kennel, leaning against the kennel bars to solicit attention as the handler approaches and softly speaks to him. When the kennel door is opened, Thor leans forward to gently head bunt the handler's hand, allowing and leaning into all petting. 6/14/26 FB09 Thor was sitting at the front of his kennel with soft narrow eyes, returning slow blinks at the handler. When opening the door, he allowed head pets and instantly leaned in to eat the treats offered to him. He allowed extensive petting along his head and back while eating. When he finished, he adjusted back and sniffed the handler’s hand, his eyes slowly dilated, before leaning into more petting. 6/17/26 FB73 Thor is at the front of the kennel, meowing softly and extending a paw outside of the kennel bars to solicit attention as the handler approaches. When the kennel door is opened, he head bunts their hand, allowing and leaning into all petting. 6/21/26 FB09 Thor was sitting at the front of his kennel with soft, narrow eyes and forward ears. He perked up when the handler opened the door and head-bunted for pets. He continued to lean into extensive petting along the head and back. 6/22/26 FB73 Thor is sitting at the front of the kennel, meowing and extending his paw gently to solicit attention. When the kennel door is opened, he allows and leans into all petting and head bunts as he is pet. He is able to be easily picked up and placed into a den to be transported to the adoption floor. 6/23/26 FB73 Thor has been reported to nip and swat during interactions in the adoption room by staff and volunteers, sometimes while cleaning and other times when being pet. Likely overstimulation and or petting induced aggression. May also be overstimulated by higher foot traffic in the adoption room.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Lively

VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Social,Shy ,Sweet,Curious

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Pet-induced aggression,Overstimulation,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: See relevant behavior flyers.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children

Recommendations comments:: Due to bite history and the potential for overstimulation, no young children. No children under age 13, respectful older children only.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: 5/9/26 Thor was crouched inside the den upon approach, alert with wide eyes and ears erect and forward. He allowed petting along the head, gave slight head bunts against the hand, and appeared to enjoy chin rubs. During pick-up, he was tense, and handling was ended to help reduce stress. 6/9/26 Thor is at the front of the kennel, head bunting and leaning against the kennel door as the assessor approaches. When the kennel door is opened, he immediately head bunts the assessor's hand, allowing and leaning into all petting and raising his back as he is pet. Thor cranes his head out of the kennel to look at the neighboring cat when she meows and responds with his own soft meow. He is easily maneuvered back into the kennel, continuing to allow all petting. Thor is easily startled, flinching when noises occur in the room and occasionally pausing, backing away, and lip licking during the interaction. He recovers quickly and remains receptive to further petting and handling. When pickup is attempted, Thor is able to be picked up but resists it and is tense when he is held. When he is placed back into the kennel, he briefly remains at the back of the kennel before again recovering, returning to the front of the kennel to solicit further attention by head bunting. 6/20/26 Thor was at the front of the kennel, chatty and curious, and immediately ate treats. When the kennel door was opened, he remained at the front and appreciated all petting on his head, cheeks, and along his back. He was very calm when picked up and held and remained so when set back down and then ate squeeze up treats. He’s a good boy who might have a slight tendency to overstimulate. Thor tolerates attention and petting but may overstimulate and has a history of biting and swatting during interactions in the shelter. We recommend that he go to a home with some cat experience preferred and be well counseled in overstimulation, petting induced aggression, nervous cat behavior and or a tendency to become ramped up.