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Misu is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. She is fearful in shelter, has a poor appetite and is struggling to recover from an upper respiratory infection. She needs a quiet home with room to move and thrive.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Misu is on the at-risk list for medical reasons. She is fearful in shelter, has a poor appetite and is struggling to recover from an upper respiratory infection. She needs a quiet home with room to move and thrive. What my friends at ACC say about me: I have medical needs that staff will address with you when you meet me. My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! I can be slow to adjust to new environments. I prefer to take things at my own pace. I would do best in a home with only adult humans. My favorite pastime is being visually admired! Pet me with your eyes! It could be with you! Click here to learn more about the adoption process!

My medical notes are...

Weight: 12 lbs

Medical Notes

2/6/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~ 5-7 yr Microchip noted on Intake? scan negative History: owner surrender Subjective: BARH prior to sedation Observed Behavior - growling and hissing in den, allowed injection for sedation Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective T = NT P = WNL R = WNL BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: moderate dental tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI, no obvious tattoo or spay scar, no vulvar d/c, no MGTs MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment: ~5-7 yr FI DSH Overweight Dental disease Prognosis: Excellent Plan: Sedated with 0.1 ml dexdomitor (10 mcg/kg, 500 mcg/kg), 0.1 ml ketamine (100 mg/ml, 2 mg/kg), and 0.1 ml torb (10 mg/ml, 0.2 mg/kg ) IM, reversed with equal volume antisedan [x] Intake tasks Will likely need dental with placement, recommend weight loss with placement SURGERY: Okay for surgery

2/23/2026

EEN: Clear nasal discharge RESP: Eupneic A: URI mild r/o viral P: CTM

2/27/2026

SO: Noted having mild URI signs BAR, curling up inside of den. Food plates untouched. eent: eyes clear, heavy nasal dc apparent dried all over nares h/l: eupneic, sniffling and sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: URI-severe P: move to medical isolation 150ml LRS sc SID x5d 0.5ml cerenia sc SID x5d 0.25ml vitamin B12 1000mcg/ml sc once 1.0ml doxycycline 50mg/ml PO SID x7d nebulize with saline 15 min SID x5d clean face if behavior will allow

3/1/2026

Issue List: - URI - Anorexia - FAS QAR not eating EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic U/G: FI MSI: dorsal muscle wasting CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) URI weight loss anorexia P) consider ARL

3/2/2026

Ate some food overnight EEN: green brown nasal discharge RESP: Increased respiratory effort A: hyporexia lethargy severe uri Prognosis: Fair Plan advise at risk placement Zorbium 1 ml topical

3/4/2026

Hx: severe URI S: QAR inside of den. Tuna in food bowl appears disturbed, but all other food dishes untouched o/n. Dry food dish is knocked over. O: EEN- Eyes clear OU, clear nasal discharge H/L- Eupneic, but sniffling and moderate audible congestion noted. MSK/i-Ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat. NEURO- alert/appropriate A: Moderate URI Anorexia P: CWCT Last day of doxycycline tomorrow

3/5/2026

SO: In medical isolation on treatment for severe URI BAR, crouched inside of den. May have eaten some dry food overnight as plate appears disturbed eent: eyes clear, mild dried yellow mucoid nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: URI-moderate P: extending doxycycline 3 additional days continue to monitor in medical isolation

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

KNOWN HISTORY:: Misu was brought in with limited information on her behavior history in a home environment. Upon intake, Misu had dilated pupils and walked into the den on her own.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 2/7/26 PRIOR ASSESSMENT Misu is inside of her den sitting up. When the den cover is removed, she has a tense face, flattened ears, and dilated, wide eyes. She begins circling in the den with her tail tucked. A scratcher tool is presented to Misu, who remains frozen. When pet on her cheeks, Misu softly hisses. She grumbles softly when pet along her body, but does not escalate further. The interaction is ended to avoid increasing her stress. 2/12/26 FB32 Crouched down hiding in den, begins growling and hissing when removing den cover. Steps back with ears tilted and eyes wide, dilated. Sniffs treats offered on the tool, growls when pet on the cheeks, then turns head back and bites tool when stroking body. 2/15/26 Vol. In den, facing away from portal. Had not come out to eat any breakfast. Flinched when cup of Temptations and squeeze-up was dropped into den. After 5 minutes, had not moved or eaten. Raised cover to peek and was lying facing forward with hugely dilated eyes. Remained frozen and quiet with sweet talk. 2/16/26 Vol. Misu was inside her den, pupils dilated (room is dark). She low growls as the tool with the treat is extended through the portal and dodges attempts at being pet with it. 2/20/26 Vol. Misu was lying on her side in den with tail wrapped around her body, facing away from the opening. When offered squeeze up on scratcher tool, she remained in place, sitting quietly and not showing interest. She did not show interest in a feather toy either. 2/25/26 ACFR Misu was inside her den, when the den cover was slowly lifted she had her back to the assessor. Misu turned her around in her den, and she started to slightly growl/grumble when the scratcher tool appeared, she bit at the tool while contact was made on the back and head. 03/02/26 FB47 Misu remains weary of contact and sniffed the treats on the scratcher tool, but pulled back slightly and then allowed a little petting while remaining a bit fearful.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Timid,Independent

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

Potential challenges comments:: Please note that this cat is being treated for a medical condition at the time of re-evaluation. It is difficult to determine at this time how the medical condition may be affecting the behavior.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

Recommendations comments:: The behavior team recommends an adult only home due to fearful behavior in shelter and potential to escalate.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Misu's fearful behavior has been consistent over the past 1 month in shelter. She used to softly hiss or low grumble during interactions; however, during medical observation, she was reported to escalate to biting when receiving treatment. During the recent re-evaluation, she remained calm and tense but it is difficult to determine at this time how the medical condition may be affecting the behavior. She was hiding in the den curled up, sniffs the scratcher tool when reaching close, and then sits up with a tense body and wide eyes. She remains calm when petting her, receiving cheek rubs, and stroking her body but she leans away and does not engage with the attention. Pick up was not attempted in order to reduce stress. Misu 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.