Animal Profile

Moteck 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. Medically Moteck has mild dental tartar, but is otherwise healthy.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Due to the detailed behavior issues, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. If you are interested in adopting or fostering, please fill out the pre-screener form. This animal is not directly available for adoption through ACC and is only available by completing the pre-screener form. Adoption inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Moteck 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. Medically Moteck has mild dental tartar, but is otherwise healthy. What my friends at ACC say about me: I am looking for a home with a patient person. 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 would do best in a home with only adult humans. A volunteer writes: Moteck enjoys her space and her treats, which is adorable and we're happy to give her both, but to be honest, she could also use a bit of patience and understanding at the moment. We know that Moteck isn't a fan of people she doesn't know yet, and, while this is fair, it adds a considerable challenge to shelter life. Motek sits and shares her grumbles and frustrations at her current circumstances. Though she may not be looking for someone to commiserate with right now, she's hoping someone will see past her grumbly hissed hellos and offer her a chance. We're all learning, growing, and trying to make the right choices along the way and our Moteck is no exception.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 8.3 lbs

Medical Notes

10/11/2024

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5 years Microchip noted on Intake? scanned positive History: owner surrender due to behavior Subjective: QAR, swatted from cage - sedated for exam. crooked bobtail Observed Behavior - Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective BCS: 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: moderate dental tarta, yellow teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: spay scar seen MSI: Ambulatory x 4, short crooked tail, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: dental tartar, otherwise apparently healthy Prognosis: good. Plan: DOH watch SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to already spayed

10/16/2024

Moteck was examined at 8.45am on 10/16/2024. Moteck has no neurological or clinical signs associated with rabies.

10/17/2024

Rabies given RHL SQ

10/31/2024

Progress exam Subjective: BAR, no c/s/v. Reported diarrhea FS 7/7. Objective: Eyes: Clear bilaterally, no discharge Oronasal: No nasal discharge. Lungs: Eupneic Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Assessment: Diarrhea Plan: -Start fortiflora 1 packet PO q24h x 5d until 11/4 -Start psyllium husk 1 tsp PO q24h x 5d until 11/4

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 5. Red

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake minimum handling was done due to growling, swatting, and hissing.

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

Basic Information:: Moteck is a DSH spayed female cat. Her fur coat color is white and black.

Previously lived with:: 1 adult

How is this cat around strangers?: Moteck will hiss, growl, swat, and bite strangers and visitors.

How is this cat around children?: Has no experience.

How is this cat around other cats?: Has no experience.

How is this cat around dogs?: Has no experience.

Behavior Notes: It is unknown how she reacts when nails are trimmed or when fur coat is brushed. She will growl, hiss, bite, and swat when picked up. When placed inside a carrier she growls, hisses, and swats.

Bite history:: Moteck has scratched a person.

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know: Moteck is an indoors only cat. It is unknown how Moteck is in the home and her favorite things/favorite foods. She eats both wet and dry food. She had access to one litterbox that was uncovered and clumping.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 1 adult Behavior toward strangers: Moteck will hiss, growl, swat, and bite strangers and visitors. Behavior toward children: Unknown. Behavior toward cats: Unknown. Behavior toward dogs: Unknown. Bite or Scratch history: In previous home Moteck had scratched owner on the right wrist and left ear. Client stated some visitors were coming over, and she was alone and went to go pick up Moteck to separate her from the visitors in the home, then was scratched. The rest is unknown due to client having dementia and having memory loss issues. Moteck in the past has scratched and drawn blood with visitors, other family members, and with the previous owner. Moteck will scratch suddenly and without warning and when she is picked up. Litter box training: She had access to one litterbox that was uncovered and clumping. Energy level/descriptors: Medium. Other notes: Moteck is an indoors only cat. She eats both wet and dry food. It is unknown how she reacts when nails are trimmed or when fur coat is brushed. She will growl, hiss, bite, and swat when picked up. When placed inside a carrier she growls, hisses, and swats. Upon intake minimum handling was done due to growling, swatting, and hissing.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 10/17/27 FB79 Inside her den, Motech low growls/grumbles when she hears me speak softly and open her kennel door; she has a low wide glare with her tail wrapped around her body. She watches as the pointer tool is brought closer and hisses when the tool is used to pet her cheek. I leave a few treaties and toys and respect her space. 10/19/24 FB79 Standing at the front of her kennel, Motech has a mid level tail, forward ears and relaxed almond eyes as i approach and greet her with a soft voice. She peaks her head into the cubby when i open the cubby door and sniffs the treats i placed down - she slightly flinches at my hand when i slowly bring it closer for her to sniff so i give her some space and she enjoys her treats! 10/23/24 FB58 In her den but comes out on her own when spoken to. She is a little hesitant today, I offer treats in the cubby area and she sniffs them and the tool, allowing pets on her head and shoulders and again sniffing the tool. She eats all treats and plays with the catnip toy I give her. 10/29/24 FB1261 Standing in front of kennel, ears forward and stub tail.. raised? She makes eye contact with a soft expression and she eats the treats offered. When I present the scratcher tool she leans forward to sniff it, then she accepts petting along her cheeks and chin while leaning in. I do not pet her along the body to keep her from escalating and to prevent creating a negative association. I reward with more treats. 10/31/24 FB79 Motech is standing in her kennel with a soft look and neutral body; she enters into the cubby where i place treats for her that she begins to enjoy. Motech allows me to pet her on his head and give her cheek/chin rubs. I leave toys and some extra treaties for being to patient today! 11/4/24 FB79 So sweet girl! Sitting on top of her den, Motech hears me approach and takes a big step down with a high tail. She slightly flinches at mt hand when i bring it close for her to sniff but does allow pets on her head and cheeks; she also allows me to pet up her back and tail with no reaction as she looks around the room. I leave some treats and a catnip toy for being the best today. 11/8/24 FB58 Sitting on top of her den and comes down to the front, accepts a few pets on her head before tensing with her tail low. I close the door slightly and she walks past, rubbing along her den before she moves next to it and curls up. She accepts pets along her head and cheeks with the scratcher tool and I am able to switch to my hand. She rolls onto her side with her front paws held up as she purrs and leans her head into pets. While she allowed a couple pets on her side with the tool, when I pet her side slightly with my hand, she tenses and almost swats me. -GAN

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Independent

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

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: On the top of her den, Motech sits looking at the assessor with wide dilate eyes and forward ears but they tilt to side and she hisses when the assessor introduces the assess a hand. Motech swats and strikes the tool with force when it is brought closer as she continues to hiss at it - she remains very still as she watches the hand for any movement and when it makes contact with the top of her head she strikes it multiple times followed up attempting to bite it. When the assessor held the hand in place, Motech slightly leans in and soflty head bunts the hand and briefly tolerates pets on her head before backing up and starting to low growl/grumble. Pick up was not attempted. 11/14/24 During re-evolution, Motech was on the top part of her kennel with wide eyes forward ears and a neutral tail; she takes a bog step down when the assessor opens her kennel door and speaks softly. She leans in for head/cheeks pets and really enjoys pets under her chin as she falls over on her side and rolls over on to her back accepting pets on her belly with the scratcher tool and pets on her head/cheek/chin area from the assessors hand. When she was able to coax her back to a standing position to attempt pick up she swats at the assessors arm but does no escalate any further. Motech 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/bite 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.