Animal Profile
Lucy
Hello, my name is Lucy. My animal id is #205830. I am a desexed female black cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 14 years 1 months 1 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 8/2/2024, with the surrender reason stated as person health - allergies.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Lucy 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. Lucy 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: I can go home today! I lived with children in my previous home. I have lived with cats. I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. I am a sweet, social, older gal, looking for the perfect forever home!
My medical notes are...
Weight: 9.7 lbs
8/2/2024
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 14 years Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative History: owner surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior - very tense, tries to flee Is there evidence of Cruelty? no Is there evidence of Neglect? no Is there evidence of Trauma? no Objective BCS 6-7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted, mild nasal congestion Oral Exam: moderate dental calculus and gingivitis PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Moderately distended, non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female spayed MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, patches of alopecia and erythema at face, limbs, and ventral abdomen and thorax CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment dermatitis moderate dental disease, grade 3 distended abdomen- R/O overweight vs mass vs fluid vs other Prognosis: fair Plan: convenia 0.44 mls SQ CBC to Idexx, unable to get enough blood for chemistry
8/6/2024
CBC: WNL
8/6/2024
CHEM: - Hyperglobulinemia (6.2) r/out inflammatory vs infectious vs neoplasia Recommendation: Monitor, recheck PCV/TS in 1-2 wks, consider AUS
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Spay/Neuter status: Unknown
Date of Intake: 8/2/2024
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: 1 Litter box location(s): Hallway Type of litter box: Covered Type of litter: Non-Clumping, Unscented Spraying: No Able to see outdoor cats: Yes
Basic Information:: Name: Lucy Age: 10+ years old Color: Black and white Sex: Female Altered: Unsure Declawed: No Surrender Reason: allergies/asthma Length of time owned: 14 Where the previous owner got this cat: Rescue
Previously lived with:: Adults, Children, Other Cats
How is this cat around strangers?: Shy & Timid, Warms up before 2 weeks
How is this cat around children?: Tolerant
How is this cat around other cats?: (previously lived with other cats but they have passed) Warms up before 2 weeks
How is this cat around dogs?: No experience
Behavior Notes: If they hiss, growl, swat, or bite - these behaviors are usually: Defensive How this cat reacts when someone... - Trims their nails: Struggles or squirms - Brushes their coat: Unbothered - Picks up/holds: Unbothered - Places them in a carrier: Unbothered
Bite history:: Previous bite/scratch to a person: No Previous bite/scratch to another animal: No
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Description of this cat most of the time: Friendly, Lap cat, Independent, Affectionate, Lazy/Couch potato Areas the cat had access to: Indoors Where the cat spent most time: Where people are, Living room, Bedroom How the cat likes to play: Plays gently How often the cat got interactive playtime: Once a day This cat likes to scratch on: Did not have a scratching post Previous owner's favorite things about the cat: Very calm, loving and likes to cuddle Behavior issues noted: Hides in fear Type of food the cat eats: Both wet and dry food Brands of food: Will eat any brand Favorite treats: Temptations
KNOWN HISTORY:: Previously lived with: Adults, Children, Other Cats Behavior toward strangers: Shy & Timid, Warms up before 2 weeks Behavior toward children: Tolerant Behavior toward cats: (previously lived with other cats but they have passed) Warms up before 2 weeks Behavior toward dogs: No experience Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Lucy had access to one covered litterbox and used non clumping unscented litter. Energy level/descriptors: Medium Other notes: Lucy will struggle and squirm when having her nails trimmed. She is unbothered when having her coat brushed, being picked up and held or placed in a carrier. Lucy is described as a friendly lap cat who is independent, affectionate and lazy couch potato who was kept indoors. She likes to be where the people, in the living room and bedroom. She is reported to play gently and did not use a scratch post. Previous owner's favorite things about the cat at that she is very calm, loving and likes to cuddle. She has been reported to hide in fear. She enjoys both wet and dry food of any brand and enjoys temptations as treats.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 8.12 Lucy was laying in one of her cubbies when staff arrived. When staff opened her kennel door she greeted staff and allowed to be pet for a second. Staff was able to grab her bowls and LB but putting them back in Lucy hissed and swatted. Once staff was done she relaxed and was sitting on her shelf eating her AM wet. 08.17 Lucy was in the front of her kennel and a finger was extended to greet her. She swat at staff's hand and retreated to her cubby hissing.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Shy ,Curious,Timid,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Uncomfortable with pick up,New home adjustment period
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 2
RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Lucy is in flat her kennel with flat ears. She is spoken to softly, remaining still. A finger is extended to greet her she leans in slowly and sniffs. She moves away and sniffs again. She allows petting and begins to lean in. She aches her back after a few passes and her tail is raised straight up. When attempting to pick up she hissed, swatted and spit. interaction was ended there. Lucky was in her kennel sitting in the ledge with a soft eyes. The scratch tool was used to pet her she began to to lean into it and rub her head against it. The kennel was opened and she moved forward with a high tail to inspect. A finger was extended to greet her, she sniffed it and then swat leaving a large tear in the glove. Lucy is not open to interaction at this time and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. Because her previous owner reports she is hissing and swatting with her claws extended in a home environment, we believe the behavior seen in the care center is shelter-specific and this cat would make a great pet, but is really struggling in the shelter environment. This cat is suitable for adopters with previous cat experience who are willing to work with a cat who needs time and patience to help her adjust to their new home.