Animal Profile
Pricilla
Hello, my name is Pricilla. My animal id is #138095. I am a desexed female black cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 10 months 2 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 3/10/2022, with the surrender reason stated as animal behavior - aggressive towards people.
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Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Pricilla is on the emergency placement list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions; she hisses and retreats to the opposite kennel to avoid contact. She has not warmed up and doesn't seem to respond to enrichment provided. 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. Pricilla is on the emergency placement list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions; she hisses and retreats to the opposite kennel to avoid contact. She has not warmed up and doesn't seem to respond to the enrichment provided. 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 has experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers. What my friends at ACC say about me: I am looking for a home with a patient person. I will flourish in a calm environment and a low-traffic home. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you. I would do best in a home with only adult humans. I prefer to call the shots and enjoy coming to you when I'm ready for pets. A volunteer writes: I met Pricilla the other day at the Care Center. This frightened beauty looked at me with curiosity through her gorgeous green eyes. She meowed softly while trembling, and to keep from escalate her fear I didn't approach her; I preferred to hang back and hope she relaxed on her own. Pricilla needs an angel: someone who won't make demands on her, who will give her the time she needs to feel safe and comfortable, who understands that she's not a huge fan of humans right now but is trying to make friends as best as she can.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 9.4 lbs
3/11/2022
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2.5 years old Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender due to scratch Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - Tense body for exam Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen - No Objective P = 160 R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild tartar and gingivitis PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female spayed. Tattoo present 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 Assessment Dental disease stage 1/4 Gingivitis Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks SURGERY: Already spayed
3/18/2022
Hx: Has been on bite hold, no concerns reported on symptoms board SO: BAR, when kennel door approached Priscilla moves through portal door to other side of kennel. Not interested in treats offered. eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated ambulatory x4 mentation alert and appropriate, no neurological deficits noted on visual exam A: no clinical signs compatible with rabies observered P: continue to monitor while in care
3/22/2022
Large amount of vomit containing mostly fur in kennel! S: Alert, quiet, standing half-through portal, watching me O: No nasal or ocular discharge, no coughing or sneezing. A: Hairball P: CTM, if this continues, consider diet change vs. intestinal motility workup 1088
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
During intake Pricilla was very fearful. She should high levels of FAS, therefore she was not handled for normal collaring.
Basic Information:: Pricilla was surrendered to ACC due to a scratch incident in her previous home
Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 2 kids
How is this cat around strangers?: Pricilla is said to be aggressive, she is known to hiss and growl. She is not known to play
How is this cat around children?: Pricilla is said to be aggressive with children and is not known to play
How is this cat around other cats?: Pricilla is said to be aggressive with other cats and is not known to plsy
How is this cat around dogs?: No experience
Behavior Notes: Pricilla is known to scratch furniture, hide in fear and scratch peeople
Bite history:: Pricilla last scratched someone on 3/8/22
Energy level/descriptors:: Low
For a New Family to Know: Pricilla is said to be assertive and fearful. While in the home Pricilla is known to rarely seek attention. In her previous home Pricilla was kept mostly indoors where she ate both wet and dry food and slept in a cat bed. Pricilla is mostly house trained and is known to rarely have accidents. She was provided a hooded litterbox filled with clay litter as well as scratching post made of cardboard and wood
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 1 adult, 2 children Behavior toward strangers: aggressive, she is known to hiss and growl. She is not known to play Behavior toward children: aggressive and is not known to play Behavior toward cats: aggressive and is not known to play Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: Pricilla last scratched someone on 3/8/22 Litter box training: Yes, used hooded litterbox filled with clay litter Energy level/descriptors: Low, Pricilla is said to be assertive and fearful. While in the home Pricilla is known to rarely seek attention. Other notes: Pricilla is known to scratch furniture, hide in fear and scratch people. She used a scratching post made of cardboard and wood
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 3/12/22 Large pupils, stressed and hisses, ignores treats and stares at me. Cannot distract her. 3/14/22 In back facing out, tense. Watches laser then hisses on approach with treats and catnip. 3/15/22 At back of kennel lying down under kuranda bed with head and ears forward, focused on me with tense body and wide eyes. Ignores treats offered on scratcher tool and hisses when reaching close to place treats in front of her. Hisses again when gentle pet on head and tilts ears to the side. When stroking her back, she calmly retreats to the side kennel and keeps her body and tail low. Still stressed out and fearful. 3/16/22 Hissed with ears to the side when opening the cage door. Seems unsure with the interaction and remained stiff against the back of the cage. Alert with eyes wide, anxiously looking around. Avoiding contact. 3/18/22 Crouched against the back turned sideways alert with eyes wide. Hisses when opening the kennel door. She slowly walked away from the scratcher tool, avoiding contact. Placed offered treats in the cage but seemed to show no interest. 3/21/22 She was lying on top of kuranda bed, her head leaning forward when cage cover is lifted. Will become tense and hisses when the door opens, she leans away and retreats towards the back. Remains stiff as I slowly extend scratcher tool and offer treats but doesn't sniff or show interest. Continued sweet talking her until she blinked back. Later after interaction ends, she will come down and poke her head out from the portal door to watch me and other staff in the room. 3/22/22 Crouched down under kuranda bed, quickly retreats to hidey box when spoken to and opening the door. Ignores dry treats offered and hisses when I slowly approach with puree treat on the scratcher tool. I place some puree on her lips and she licks it off, but continues to hiss when the tool is close by. When I pet her head and body, she hissed and then retreated back under the kuranda bed. Follows head to laser pointer but does not engage with it. Still stressed out and not interested in the attention. 3/23/22 Consistent with behavior at the care center. She was on her kuranda bed on approach. Alert with soft eyes until getting close for pets. Eyes widen, hissed and slowly retreated. Unable to pet with the scratcher tool. 3/25/22 Resting in the hidey box but sat up when opening the cage door. Alert with a straight stare. Hissed and retreated when attempting to pet. Avoids contact. Ate offered treats when left alone. *Enrichment notes continued in GAN*
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Timid,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period,Adult cat socialization
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3
RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Pricilla is a shy, timid, and independent cat. She was at the middle of the kennel crouched down under the kuranda bed against the wall with her head and ears forward, focused on the assessor with a tense body and wide eyes. When spoken to and opening the door, she slowly steps back. When reaching close to offer treats on the scratcher tool and placed in front of her, she continues stepping back until she is at the back corner of the kennel. When pet on the head, she hisses and slowly steps backwards towards the portal door. She looks back and hisses again when stroking her body, retreats to the side kennel, and jumps into her hidey box. When the assessor pulls the tool away, closes the door, and looks at Pricilla, she retreats and returns back to her spot under the kuranda bed. Pick up was not attempted in order to reduce stress and more treats were offered for her to enjoy later. Pricilla is an adult cat that may not have had many interactions with humans from an early age. She is very apprehensive of people and has been known to hiss, growl, swat, bite, and scratch (as reported by the previous owner) and she does attempt to flee and avoid human contact. It is difficult to predict if she will respond to socialization but we recommend offering high value treats and food to help build a positive association to humans. Please be mindful that older cats will require more time and skill in order for them to be comfortable around people. Pricilla tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. She may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.