Animal Profile

Tinkerbell is on the At Risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and is deteriorating in the Adoptions room. She is now displaying signs of defensive aggression and highly fearful behavior. 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 and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers. Medically, Tinkerbell is healthy and will need to be spayed before leaving.

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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 Tinkerbell is on the At Risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and is deteriorating in the Adoptions room. She is now displaying signs of defensive aggression and highly fearful behavior. 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 and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers. Medically, Tinkerbell is healthy and will need to be spayed before leaving. 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 am looking for a home with a patient person. 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. 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

My medical notes are...

Weight: 6.76 lbs

Medical Notes

10/29/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1 years based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Agency Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - growling, hissing, spitting. When den door closed begins vocalizing loudly and striking. Opted to sedate using 0.25 ml Dexmedetomidine (500mcg/ml) + 0.25ml Butorphanol (10mg/ml) + 0.25 ml Ketamine (100mg/ml) IM Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: T = P = WNL R = WNL BCS: 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, minimal tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, intact female, no OHE scar or tattoo noted MSI: Ambulatory x 4 (prior to sedation), skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities (prior to sedation) Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment: Apparently healthy Intact female Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Await sort + behavior assessment 0.25 ml antisedan IM Gabapentin 100mg capsule PO BID x14d then reassess SURGERY: Okay for surgery

11/5/2026

Doing well on gabapentin Continue with treatment

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 5. Red

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

KNOWN HISTORY:: Tinkerbell was brought in as a stray; there is no known information on her behavior history in a home environment.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 11/01/26 FB73 Tinkerbell is low growling upon approach, volume intensifying as the handler gets closer to the door. When reaching forward to lift the kennel cover, Tinkerbell hisses, spits, swats, and lunges, not allowing contact. Interaction is ended to reduce FAS. The handler opts to give her a double kennel. Handler gives her a double kennel to help her acclimate/reduce stress.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Shy ,Timid,Independent

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

Potential challenges comments:: See relevant behavior flyers. Tinkerbell should be given a slow introduction to the home, one room at a time starting in a small room like a bathroom with food, litter and water. Interact with her in this room until she seems sufficiently confident that you feel you can introduce her to the next part of the home without running the risk that she will hide. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to help introduce your cat to the home. Tinkerbell 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

Recommendations comments:: Due to observed behavior, adult only home.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: 10/31/26 Tinkerbell was crouched in her den and poked her head out with dilated eyes and forward ears. She low growled until the handler held out treats for her and she then slowly came forward to sniff the treats before licking them up. When lifting her den cover, she moved towards the back of her den but allowed the handler to pet along her head and back with the click stick. She eventually began low growling again but escalated no further. 11/02/26 Tinkerbell is lying on top of her den, low growling as the assessor approaches. When attempting to open the kennel door, Tinkerbell begins to hiss, spit, swat, and lunge towards the assessor. Soft talk is attempted but she does not respond to it, continuing to low growl and lunge. The interaction is ended to reduce stress. Tinkerbell is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. She 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.