Animal Profile

Twilight Sparkle 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. She has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. Due to her stress levels, it is in her 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.

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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 Twilight Sparkle 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. She has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. Due to her stress levels, it is in her 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. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 8.6 lbs

Medical Notes

4/2/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1-4y Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: Found in garage of parks department. Brought in by rangers. Unsure how long cat was in garage for. Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Tense with dilated pupils. Allowed initial contact with assessor hand, but when attempting to remove from den started growling, hissing and swatting. Elected sedation to decrease FAS 0.1ml dexmedetomidine 500mcg/ml, 0.1ml ketamine 100mg/ml, 0.1ml butorphanol 10mg/ml IM Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Neglect seen-no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective T = P =wnl R =wnl BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition, pale mm under sedation, nothing seen at base of tongue PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: possible cranial organomegaly or very full stomach U/G: female intact, no apparent scar or tattoo MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal external Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment ptyalism r/o stress v nausea v other Prognosis: fair-good Plan: intake tasks cbc/chem in house 3 view abdominal radiographs Large amount of material in stomach appears to be compatible with food 100ml LRS sc once 0.3ml cerenia sc once 0.25ml vitamin B12 1000mcg/ml sc once monitor for vomiting SURGERY: Okay for surgery Temporary waiver due to Permanent waiver due to

4/2/2026

CBC/chem in house CBC mild neutrophilia Chem BG 193 mg/dL (H) A: hyperglycemia r/o stress v postprandial v other P: monitor for vomiting/appetite

4/3/2026

Recheck S: QAR in den, fresh food bowls in kennel. Litterbox clean. No vomit piles noted. O: EEN- eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge Oral exam- no appreciable hypersalivating noted H/L- Eupneic, no sneezing or coughing or audible congestion MSK/i- Ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat. Neuro- alert/appropriate A: No vomiting o/n Unclear if eating as food bowls appear fresh P: Place patient care log and place shoreline cover to help with FAS

4/3/2026

PM update: Ate all of wet food! Appears more comfortable with shoreline cover. P: CTM

4/5/2026

appears to be eating well no notes about litterbox activity

4/22/2026

SO: BAR in kennel, food plates appear untouched eent: eyes clear, heavy yellow nasal dc apparent, yellow ocular dc dried OD h/l: eupneic, congestion and sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: conjunctivitis URI-moderate P: gentamicin 1 drop OU BID x7d if behavior will allow 0.3ml doxycycline 100mg/ml PO SID x7d trying to avoid injectables to minimize stress

4/28/2026

No respiratory symptoms Plan okay for surgery

5/21/2026

cat Spay Was this cat in heat, pregnant or have a pyometra?no Ventral Midline Incision Ovaries Ligated with: 3-0PDS Uterine Body Ligated with: 2-0PDS Abdominal Closure:2-0PDS Skin closure: 3-0PDS Green Linear Tattoo Placed near Midline Surgeon:1204 Additional Comments:enlarged uterus . firm and fraible pre operative exam due to behavior was visual, until sedated Objective:BARH P =WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:adult dentition, clean PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: hyerplastic teats, no discharge MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal:not performed Assessment: healthy Prognosis: excellent Plan: spay

5/21/2026

Feline Spay performed by Vet: 1204 Patient anesthesia form uploaded to Shelter Buddy in Vet Documents. One Zorbium 1.0 ML Tube was given topically before sx for pain management, which lasts for 3 days.

5/24/2026

Trial adopter Exam Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive History: Adopter noted pet is lethargic and not eating and has hard abdomen since pickup yesterday from shelter. Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Tense body for exam 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: Female spayed. OHE incision CDI 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 POCUS No free fluid in abdomen Moderate and intact bladder with hypoechoic contents Kidneys WNL Assessment: Pet ate tuna and wet cat food readily when offered. Pet appears well 3 days post op ohe. Suspect stress affected appetite. Prognosis: Good Plan: ok to return to adopter

5/30/2026

Feline Behavior requesting 2-week Gabapentin trial due to FAS noted in care. P: Gabapentin 100mg/ml 1 ml PO BID x14d then reassess

6/13/2026

Per Feline Behavior, ok to discontinue Gabapentin. Behavior has not improved.

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 4. Orange

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

KNOWN HISTORY:: Twilight Sparkle was brought in as a stray; there is no known information on her behavior history in a home environment. It was noted that following her spay when she was adopted, she was returned due to not eating in her new home.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 4/6/26 FB73 Twilight Sparkle is laying in her den, eyes wide, pupils dilated, and body tense as the handler approaches. When the den door is lifted, she low growls and hisses. She is tolerant of all petting with the scratcher tool but remains tense, leaning away as she is pet. 4/8/26 Crouched in the cubby with eyes wide. Slowly retreats and hisses, avoiding contact. Ate offered dried treats when left alone. 04/11/26 FB47 Twilight Sparkle was asleep at the back of the cubby, woke up and hissed at me, but then allowed me to approach with treats, which she sniffed, and then hissed again and remained in place. She allowed a little petting with a scratcher toy. 4/14/26 Vol. She was curled up sleeping in her small cubby when I approached. Opened kennel door and she hissed and growled and her ears flattened. No interest in eating Squeeze-ups. She growled at the cat dancer. Hissed at the laser but was interested enough to follow it with her eyes. Frightened kitty. 4/15/26 She hissed from a distance when approached with the assess-a-hand, vocalized with stress meows, and avoided contact throughout the interaction. She ignored the offered treats. Twilight is up at the front of the kennel rubbing against the scratcher and meowing. She seems to be in heat. She leans into pets on her head and neck, and tolerates the cleaning of crusty stuff around her eyes. She continues to rub against the bars of the kennel, crouching low and lifting and wriggling her read, continuing to seek attention. Behavior may not be representative because of her condition. 4/24/26 Vol. Curled behind privacy paper back of cubby - raised head and hissed when lifted it to say hi. Put treat bowl in main cage by entry, she was watching, erect, could see some whiskers. Approached with hard treat on scratcher tool, no reaction. Let rest and removed. Opened cubby, she was erect and tense in the back. Approached with hard treat on tool, she sniffed and slipped out to shelf to sit and meow. Opened main cage and she slipped back into cubby. Ended interaction. 04/28/26 FB47 Twilight Sparkle is in heat and is now calm and approaches gently. She is sweet and, while slightly unsure of interactions, she allows petting all over and eats treats. She was petted on her cheek, head, and along her back, and she did not show any fear or obvious concerns. Pick up was not attempted. She will likely revert to prior behaviors when she is out of heat. 5/29/26 FB09 Twilight Sparkle was lying in her den with neutral eyes and her paws tucked close to her body. When the den cover was lifted, she let out a hiss then began low growling. She cautiously sniffed the treats offered to her before licking them up. She resumed low growling after eating, shifting further to the back of her den. CONTINUED IN GAN

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Shy ,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: Twilight Sparkle 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:: Adult only home

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: 04/06/26 Twilight Sparkle is laying in her den, eyes wide, pupils dilated, and body tense as the assessor approaches. When the kennel door is opened and the den cover is lifted, she begins to growl, swatting hard towards the den door. Twilight Sparkle tolerates all petting with the scratcher tool but leans away when she's pet, continuing to low growl. Pickup is not attempted due to observed behavior and interaction is ended to reduce FAS. 05/27/26 Twilight Sparkle was lying in her den with dilated eyes, and shifted further towards the back of her den when the handler approached. When lifting the den cover she hissed, then continued to low growl. When offering her Squeeze-ups on the click stick, she began licking the treats. When transitioning to pets using the click stick, she backed away and hissed, quickly swatting at the stick. Her low growling resumed as the handler ended the interaction to reduce FAS. Twilight Sparkle 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 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.