Animal Profile

Charlie 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. Charlie 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: I have lived with cats in my previous home. I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you. I would do best in a home with only adult humans. Hoarding cat Bio template:Hi, my name is Charlie and the shelter has been a little overwhelming for me. I came from a home with many cats, who I've gotten along with well. Because I've lived in this home my entire life and have only been around one person, I have little experience with people and am hesitant of new experiences. I would enjoy living in a quiet home, preferably one with lots of vertical space so I have a place to perch and observe the room. I would also appreciate having experienced, patient adopter(s) who are willing to take things slow with me. I would benefit from socialization, using rewards whenever I make a small positive step like making eye contact, allowing petting, or sniffing your hand. I'd prefer to take things at my own pace and would appreciate some good old fashion TLC. If you can open your heart to adopt a cat like me, I'll hopefully have the confidence to come around to my new people, like you! A volunteer writes: Charlie is a shy cat who needs a special human. For starters, you have to be patient, as this six-pounder is still adjusting to leaving his previous household and bunking at the Care Center. He's not aggressive or reactive; he's just stuck in scaredy-cat mode. It helps if you have cat experience, so you'll know how normal it is for a feline to need space to get their bearings and feel secure in a new home. And finally, you'll need to build Charlie's confidence by introducing him to toys, playtime, and other activities that bring out the cat in him. What will you get in return? The satisfaction of knowing you took a chance and ended up with a true best friend who needed a guardian angel. Introduce yourself to our boy Charlie today!

My medical notes are...

Weight: 5.95 lbs

Medical Notes

10/22/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2-3 years based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: ACO- owner surrender due to too many cats in the home Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior- tense + whale eyed, lip licking, attempted to flee so opted to sedate using 0.2 ml Dexmedetomidine (500mcg/ml) + 0.2 ml Butorphanol (10mg/ml) IM. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective T = P = WNL R = WNL BCS: 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear OU, ears have mild brown debris AU, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, no murmur noted, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, intact male, 2 scrotal testes 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 Ear mites likely Underweight Intact male Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Await sort + behavior assessment Clean ears Apply Selarid 0.2 ml antisedan IM SURGERY: Okay for surgery

10/22/2025

Recovery from sedation, uneventful

11/15/2025

Reported to not be using litterbox A: Inappropriate elimination- r/o FAS vs. other P: Place litterbox log + monitor

11/18/2025

Litterbox used monitored for past 3 days, noted to use today, but eliminated outside of box on 11/16 and 11/17. Patient is BAR in kennel, appear to have eaten. Litterbox is clean and undisturbed P. Schedule cysto to send out UA, consider imaging pending results

11/19/2025

Unable to collect urine via cysto due to behavior and is not using litter box so unlikely to be able to collect with no sorb. Plan to collect cysto sample at time of neuter

11/19/2025

Per ACR, Attempted but unable to obtain cysto sample due to patient attempting to flee Informed rounds DVM, cysto to be done at time of SX

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

KNOWN HISTORY:: Charlie was brought in with limited information on his behavior history in a home environment. Lived with 40+ other cats.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 10/25/25 FB47 Charlie was on top of the den, appearing a bit tense with enlarged pupils, and when the door was opened and treats were offered, he made as if to flee. After the door was shut, he went into the den and continued to stare at the assessor, who left treats behind. 10/26/25 Vol. Resting on top of den, watching carefully. Returned a blink but then moved to a crouch and considered fleeing. Remained in place until the tool approached, then fled to den, but remained looking out. Sniffed a cup of squeeze-up and Temptations dropped in, but didn't eat. After 10 min, remained in den and hadn't eaten any treats. 10/29/25 Vol. Charlie was sitting upright inside den, looking out with wide dilated eyes. He appeared tense, and did not return slow blinks. He ate treats dropped into den with scratcher tool, then crept out partway to eat more, retreating back inside den immediately afterward. He did not show interest in a feather toy. 10/31/25 Vol. Charlie was in den on approach. I presented churu on scratcher, he backed away with pupils dilated. Charlie is quiet as cover is lifted. He does not respond to churu, but after placing a few temptations in his den and covering the den again, I check a minute later and he has eaten them as well as some churu from the tray. A few minutes pass and Charlie has peeked his head out of the den to look around. I speak softly to him and present the scratcher tool again, he licks the tool with the churu on it. 11/01/25 FB47 Charlie was in the main kennel looking apprehensive with large pupils and as soon as I opened the door he fled into the cubby. I left him treats and catnip. 11/02/25 FB73 Charlie is in the back of his cubby, laying on his side pressed against the back wall. He ignores the crunchy treats and squeezes up that are offered to him with the scratcher tool. Charlie tolerates all petting with the scratcher tool but remains tense while being pet, pupils dilated. Treats are left in the kennel, and the interaction is ended. 11/3/25 FB47 Charley was in the back of the shelf on his haunches with fairly large pupils, staring past me. He pulled back when approached with treats and catnip and didn’t sniff either. He ignored the laser and otherwise seemed uninterested in human contact. He did give some slow blinks, and I sat here and spoke to him gently for a few minutes. 11/4/25 FB73 Charlie is in the back of his cubby, pupils dilated and pressing himself against the back wall. He does not accept crunchy treats offered to him. He is tolerant of all petting with the scratcher tool but remains tense throughout the interaction. Lick mat is left in the kennel for him and interaction is ended. 11/5/25 Hisses upon approach, sat upright slowly retreating onto the ledge avoiding contact. Eyes wide, scanning the room. He allows brief petting with the scratcher tool when still, lip licking throughout the interaction. Ended to minimize stress.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Timid,Skittish,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: New home adjustment period,Adult cat socialization

Potential challenges comments:: Under socialized adult cat - please see behavior summary for further details.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

Recommendations comments:: Due to behaviors observed in the care center and the need for adult cat socialization, an adult only home is recommended.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Charlie is sitting up in the back of his den; body pressed into the back wall and tense. He tolerates petting with the scratcher tool on the head, shoulders, and down his back, but turns to look at the tool with wide eyes and dilated pupils when pet down his shoulders and back. He is unable to be coaxed out of the den and remains very tense throughout the interaction, repeatedly turning his body to face the back wall. Charlie is an adult cat that may not have had many interactions with humans from an early age. He is very apprehensive of people and while showing no aggressive behaviors, he does attempt to flee and avoid human contact. It is difficult to predict if he 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. Charlie tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter and may be intimidated by small children. He may be a little more independent and may need time to warm up to his 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.