Animal Profile

Linda 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 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.

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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 Linda 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 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.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 7.2 lbs

Vet Notes
Post Surgery Note

3/21/2024

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3/21/2024

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 7 yr Microchip noted on Intake? negative History: owner surrender Subjective: owner surrender Observed Behavior - when in kennel , will hiss growl and strike, examined in net, where pet quieted down with no signs of aggression Is there evidence of Cruelty? none Is there evidence of Neglect?none Is there evidence of Trauma?none Objective BARH mm pink/pigmented P = WNL R = WNL BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G:no spay scar seen or felt MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, shiny coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal:not performed Assessment healthy Prognosis:excellent Plan: ok for adoption after behavior eval Surgery: ok for surgery

4/27/2024

Behavior Requesting 2 week gabapentin (liquid option added into food preferred) trial period due to high FAS, hissing, growling, and swatting. Follow up with veterinarians/feline behavior on [5/11/24] to decide on discontinuing if little to no progress is made or loss of appetite.

3/27/2024

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. GIVE: 0.11 ml of meloxicam 1.5 mg/ml PO for 2 days starting the day after surgery.

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake, Linda allowed staff to pick her up to place her in the kennel. The counselor was unable to scan for MC nor apply the paper collar due to FAS; she was hissing. Her food appeared untouched.

Spay/Neuter status: No

Date of Intake: 3/20/2024

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

If yes, Please elaborate:: Linda was living in a hardware store. She had access to one litter box located in the back of the store, with wood litter. She was unable to see outdoor cats.

Basic Information:: Linda is an approx. 7 y/o, female, spade, not declawed DSH with no injuries nor health problems noted. She has never received any veterinary care. Her previous owner found her as a stray when she was a kitten and kept her as a working cat. She was surrendered due to lost of business.

Previously lived with:: 1 Adult, 4 Cats

How is this cat around strangers?: Noted to actively avoid, being shy and timid.

How is this cat around children?: No experience.

How is this cat around other cats?: Noted to be tolerant and friendly with the four cats she lived with.

How is this cat around dogs?: No experience.

Behavior Notes: Linda is noted to cry/meow a lot. Her previous owner never attempted to trim her nails, brush her coat, pick her up, nor place her in the carrier.

Bite history:: Noted none.

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: Noted none.

For a New Family to Know: Linda is described as being withdrawn, solitary and aloof. She had access to inside only and spent all her time in a shop as a working cat. She scratched on wood. She ate Friskies, dry food. She enjoys all treats.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Linda was previously a working cat in her previous owner's cabinet shop. Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 1 Adult, 4 Cats Behavior toward strangers: Noted to actively avoid, being shy and timid. Behavior toward children: None Behavior toward cats: Noted to be tolerant and friendly with the four cats she lived with. Behavior toward dogs: None Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Linda was living in a hardware store. She had access to one litter box located in the back of the store with wood litter. Energy level/descriptors: Medium Energy Level Other notes: Linda is described as being withdrawn, solitary and aloof. She had access to inside only and spent all her time in a shop as a working cat. She scratched on wood. She ate Friskies, dry food. She enjoys all treats. Linda is noted to cry/meow a lot. Her previous owner never attempted to trim her nails, brush her coat, pick her up, nor place her in the carrier. Upon intake, Linda allowed staff to pick her up to place her in the kennel. The counselor was unable to scan for MC nor apply the paper collar due to FAS; she was hissing. Her food appeared untouched.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 4/16/24 In den upon approach, completely hidden from view. She remains hidden as I offer some treats and I do not attempt hands-on interaction at this time to avoid creating a negative association. Hopefully she investigates them later when she feels more safe. 4/26/24 In her den completely hidden from view, I don't want to push her as I know she is very unhappy and scared being here but I place a tray with a high value food near the den opening. She doesn't move in the den but I close the door and leave her to eat it when she is alone and spray some feliway, may benefit from some gaba just to see if that will help her settle just a little while she is here. 4/30/24 In her den, continues to remain hidden from view. I place a tray with squeeze up and dry treats near the den opening. When I check back later, she hasn't touched the tray.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty

CHARACTER TYPE: : Independent,Timid,Skittish,Shy

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

Potential challenges comments:: Linda was previously a working cat in her previous owner's cabinet shop.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

Recommendations comments:: Due to the behavior seen in shelter and needing a longer time to warm up, the behavior team feels Linda would do best in an adult-only home where they would be able to acclimate in a calm environment.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: On approach, Linda is in her den completely hidden from view aside from her hind end. She cannot be coaxed out when offered treats or when spoken softly. When the assessor slowly introduced the scratcher tool and attempts to pet her back, she shifts away completely. THe assessor then attempts to adjust the den's cage cover and she darts out of the den and to the other side of her double with a low and tense body, where she ducks her head and presses it to the door. She then climbs the door with her front paws poking her head into the top corner as if looking for a way to get out. When she moves away from the door, the assessor again offers the scratcher tool slowly one last time and she hisses and swats multiple times before darting back into her den. Upon re-eval, Linda is still displaying fearful behaviors here in shelter and has not opened up to interactions and/or pettings/handling. Upon approach, Linda is in her den out of sight and she lets out a harsh hiss as the assessor lifts up the den cover for a better view; she is laying with her tail tightly wrapped around her body and eyes now dilated. When the assessor slowly introduces the scratcher tool at the den opening she low hisses and begins to grumble. As the assessor attempts to move it closer she hisses and swats at the tool as well as continues to low grumble. Linda 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, 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.