Animal Profile

Baby Face 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 has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. 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. 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. Baby Face 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 has not warmed up despite staff using treats to build a positive association. 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. 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: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! I'm an independent kitty who likes to do my own thing. I can be slow to adjust to new environments. I prefer to take things at my own pace. 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 A volunteer writes: Baby Face was seen pawing at people's doors in hopes someone would open their hearts and homes to him. Though technically unsuccessful, we wish we could persuade Baby Face to adjust his definition of success just a tiny bit. He was certainly noticed and, for better or worse, it helped bring him to us and helping forever families connect is kind of our thing. I sincerely doubt Baby Face will come around to this, but one thing he will happily come around to are treats. Loafing on his little kitty den, he politely ignored my outstretched hand as he stepped down for snacks. Baby Face is doing a lot to not be noticed, but we think he'd really like to be, especially if it brings him closer to a forever family.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 11 lbs

Medical Notes

9/14/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~4-6 years based on dentition / condition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray Subjective: Prior to sedation - BAR pink moist mm, CRT <2s Observed Behavior - Vocalizing in den, charging and hard swatting Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: P = WNL (sedated) R = WNL (sedated) BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean dentition / mild staining of dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2s, Lungs clear, eupneic, negative ITC ABD: Soft, nonpainful, no masses palpated U/G: Male - neutered; no spines on penis MSI: Prior to sedation - Ambulatory x 4, full orthopedic exam not performed INT: Healthy hair coat, no masses noted, no ectoparasites seen CNS: Prior to sedation - Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Wood's Lamp Exam: Not performed Assessment: High FAS Apparently healthy MI young adult DSH Prognosis: Good Plan: SEDATED --> dexmedetomidine 0.15mL, butorphanol 0.15mL, ketamine 0.15mL IM --> moderate sedation achieved Antisedan 0.15mL IM for reversal --> P sternal prior to leaving exam room OK for appropriate intake tasks ADD Gabapentin 100mg PO BID TFN SURGERY: Okay for surgery

9/16/2026

Feline Behavior requesting Gabapentin trial but already started on Gabapentin at time of intake. P: Follow up with Feline Behavior in 2 weeks to reassess

10/1/2026

Reported to not have eaten Gabapentin in AM and appeared UTW S: QAR O: EEN- eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge H/L- eupneic, no sneezing or coughing MSK/i- ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat Neuro- alert/appropriate A: No evidence of URI P: D/c Gabapentin as not eating it and per FB has not helped much with FAS

10/2/2026

Brief recheck to see if URI signs showing S: QAR O: EEN- eyes clear, scant yellow nasal discharge H/L- eupneic, no sneezing but mild audible congestion MSK/i- ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat Neuro- alert/appropriate A: Mild to moderate URI P: Zorbium for appropriate weight Doxycycline 100mg/ml 0.5 ml PO SID x7d

10/9/2026

SO: Last day of treatment for URI BAR, comes to kennel door for treats offered 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: URI apparently resolved P: monitor for recurrence

10/19/2026

BCS 5/9

10/29/2026

Was noted to have pre-auricular scratches, debris in ears, and crusty epiphora with periorbital redness. Is a very unfriendly cat - needed sedation 0.15ml dexdorm, 0.15ml torb, 0.15ml ketamine IM- adequate sedation achieved O: Ears have significant dark brown debris, left ear is moderately erythemic and right ear is mildly erythemic, ear canals filled with debris AU, both eyes are erythemic and have epiphora, OS worse than OD, scratches in the pre-auricular areas AU (AS>AD) A: Severe otitis externa Conjunctivitis P: Cleaned ears AU Simplera 1/2 tube AU Ofloxacin 1 drop OU once - due to cat's behavior will not be able to medicate Change to HP diet Antisedan 0.15ml IM

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 5. Red

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

KNOWN HISTORY:: Baby Face was brought in as a stray; there is no known information on his behavior history in a home environment. Upon intake Baby was stated to be showing fearful aggression. No contact was attempted as he was growling, hissing, and swatting inside the carrier.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 9/21/26 ACFR Baby face is lying down in his kennel. I offered him churu on a tool. He sniffed and backed away. I wiped the churu on the kennel floor and he ate it that way. I opened the kennel and came forward for churu. After he finished the tube, Baby Face licked his lips and low growled. Stopped the interaction and gave him dry treats. 10/13/26 Baby Face was curious on top of the den watching form a distance. He slowly sniffs the scratcher tool and briefly allows petting along the head. However, after a few gentle strokes he lifts up paw and soft pats at it. He then engages the front when spoken softly to while offering treats which he was interested in. Baby Face remained neutral with soft eyes, ears relaxed and forward. 10/23/26 FB09 Baby Face was perched on top of his den and immediately came down at the sight of treats. He eagerly approached the handler with neutral eyes and ate the treats offered to him. He accepted some head pets while eating but once finished, he quickly flinched back. He watched the handler carefully and didn't mind their presence but remained weary of direct contact. 10/26 ACFR Baby face was sitting on top of den when approached. He came down when offered churu. He ate up the churu. I tried some head scratches with tool but he backed away and jumped back onto den. He came forward again for some more churu. I gave him some pets on the head with my hand while he was eating churu and tolerated it. Head and eyes have some irritation so I was being gentle. 11/2/26 ACFR Baby face was lying inside his den when handler approached. He stayed relaxed inside his den looking at handler. Handler started opening a churu and Baby Face made his way out the den. He ate the whole tube of churu. Once he was done he backed away and sat down while handler gave some sweet talk. Baby face was relaxed and grooming himself when handler was talking to him.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate

VOCAL:: Talkative

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Curious,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Overstimulation,Fearful,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: See relevant behavior flyers.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

Recommendations comments:: Due to behavior observed in the care center, adult only home.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: 09/16/26 Baby Face is laying curled up on top of his den, body tense and beginning to low growl as the kennel door is opened. He is tolerant of some petting on the head with the scratcher tool, continuing to low growl before turning and biting at the stick. He is observed to lunge, hiss, growl, and swat hard outside of the kennel as handlers walk by. When attempting further interaction, he lunges forward and begins to vocalize and bite the stick more forcefully. 10/16/26 Baby Face was lying on top of his den with dilated eyes and forward ears, scanning the room cautiously. He leaned forward to sniff the treats offered to him before coming down from his den to eat them. He accepted some petting along his head both during and after eating. Once he heard outside noise, he flinched back, then quickly hissed and tried to swat at the handler. The interaction ended to reduce FAS. Baby Face is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. He 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.