Animal Profile

Midnite is on the At Risk list due to behavior. He is an under socialized adult cat, 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/decompress, and who have experience with helping a fearful/under socialized adult 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. Midnite is on the At Risk list due to behavior. He is an under socialized adult cat, 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/decompress, and who have experience with helping a fearful/under socialized adult cat adjust to strangers. What my friends at ACC say about me: Midnite is an adult cat that may not have had many interactions with humans from an early age. He is apprehensive of people and while showing no aggressive behaviors, he appears wary of 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. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home. I'm an independent kitty who likes to do my own thing. I am finding the shelter a little overwhelming, but when it's just you and me and some peace and quiet you'll see what a love bug I am. 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. A volunteer writes: Midnite's a little like Goldilocks trying out the different places in his condo to see if they fit. Coming to us from a home with many other cats, Midnite has been open to tying a number of things, in addition to our beds, that he thinks could help him settle in. Crunching himself in the corner to stare wide eyed at Adoptions? Check. Hiding in a box? Check. Hiding in another box? Also, check. Though the results of his efforts have been a bit of a mixed bag, we sincerely appreciate them and have been using the time to learn about him as well. Midnite hasn't been too interested in toys, but he's open to pets and he really likes treats as long as they're left close to him. I too understand the benefits of convenience and the support a comfort zone brings, but we'd love to see more of Midnite. Though it might not be his style, he could use some time still to come around and is hoping to find that with you.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 8.5625 lbs

Medical Notes

3/30/2025

DVM Intake Estimated age: 4-8 years Microchip noted on Intake? No History: Owner surrender Subjective: BARH, no coughing/sneezing/vomiting/diarrhea Observed behavior: Wide eyes, crouched posture. Allowed all handling with towel Evidence of cruelty seen: No Evidence of trauma seen: No Evidence of neglect seen: No Objective: P: WNL R: WNL BCS: 5/9 OP: Mucous membranes pink and moist. Stage I dental disease. EENT: Eyes, ears, and nares clear bilaterally, no discharge noted. PLN: Small/soft/symmetrical/nonpainful CV: No murmurs or arrhythmias, pulses strong and synchronous. RESP: Eupneic, no crackles/wheezes GI: Soft, nonpainful, no palpable masses. UG: male intact, two descended testicles, no discharge INT: Good hair coat, no areas of alopecia or pruritus, no ectoparasites or masses noted. MS: Ambulatory x4, no pain on palpation of epaxials NEURO: Mentation appropriate, cranial nerves intact, no deficits noted. Assessment: -Stage I dental disease Prognosis: Excellent Plan: -Recommend at home dental care with placement Surgery: Okay for surgery

3/31/2025

Pre-Op Exam Subjective: BAR, no coughing/sneezing/vomiting/diarrhea Objective: Eyes: Clear bilaterally, no discharge Nasal Cavity: No nasal discharge. Lungs: Eupneic Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. BCS = 5/9 Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Assessment: Stage I dental disease Plan: -Okay for surgery

3/31/2025

Cat Neuter Was this cat a Cryptorchid? No Routine Feline Neuter Self tie of spermatic cord Surgeon: 1658 Additional Note: Green linear tattoo placed on ventrum

4/1/2025

[Post Surgical Exam] Attitude/demeanor: [BAR] Appetite: [eating well] C/S/V/D: [none] Incision site: [no swelling, bruising, or bleeding; sutures appear intact] Pain level: [appears comfortable] Licking, chewing, or biting surgical site noted: [no] Additional notes: [add any unusual notes here and notify VET or LVT if concerns present]

4/10/2025

Start gabapentin 100 mg PO BID for FAS in shelter

4/10/2025

Progress exam: URI noted on rounds Subjective: QBAR, no C/S/V/D. Untouched wet food in kennel Objective: EYES: Clear, no discharge LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: mild clear serous discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed URI PLAN: Per standing orders -Under the weather sign, ppe & monitor log placed on kennel -Start fortiflora 1 packet PO q24h x10days & Start medical feedings q12h x5days -CTM, recheck in 3 days

4/14/2025

Progress exam: URI day 3 Subjective: QBAR, no C/S/V/D. Poor appetite, full bowl of wet food noted Objective: EYES: Clear, no discharge LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: clear serous discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed URI PLAN: Per standing orders -DVM alerted about inappetence -CTM closely

4/14/2025

Poor appetite reported. Start LRS 20 ml/kg SQ q24h, mirtazapine to pinna q24h, entyce 2 mg/kg PO q24h x 3d until 4/17

4/17/2025

recheck appetite, last day of supportive care S/O QAR, in the back of kennel. No overt ocular or nasal dc appreciated, AS 2s, wet food tray appeared minimally disturbed A/P Hyporexia vs inappetence MF BID x 5 days Brief recheck tomorrow as hiding in the back aTT, hard to appreciate and was just fed.

4/19/2025

Starting supportive care due to continued inappetence and lethargy on rounds: -LRS 100ml SQ q24h x 3 days -Mirtazapine transdermal q24h x 3 days -Cerenia 0.4ml SQ q24h x 3 days -Doxycycline 0.7ml PO q24h x 10 days *Recheck in 2 days

4/21/2025

Progress exam: URI day 10 Subjective: QBAR, no C/S/V/D. Eating well, ate medical feed & wet food. Objective: EYES: Clear, no discharge LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: Mild dry discharge. no active discharge. MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed URI appears resolved PLAN: Per standing orders -URI signage removed from kennel -CTM closely on daily rounds while in QACC

4/22/2025

4/23/2025

Not eating meds from HV foods - discontinue gabapentin at this time.

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

KNOWN HISTORY:: Midnite was brought in from a hoarding situation with limited information on his behavior history in a home environment.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 04/04/25 FB61 In litterbox, face tucked into corner and body tense. He maintains eye contact with me as I push some treats and a toy near him but he remains otherwise completely frozen. He has a beautiful shiny, black coat and nice round cheeks. He tolerates all petting while shifting around slightly in his box. Needs more time. 4/6/25 FB79 Shy boy Midnite is in his litterbox with a low body and tightly wrapped tail; he has wide dilated eyes and forward ears when i open the cubby and looks away turning his head to the side when i speak to him. He doesn't take any treats but does tolerate pets on his head while remaining very still and tense with hunched in shoulders. 4/9/25 FB58 I'm pleased to see he is not in his litter box and is still using the hide box I gave him a few days ago. He is sitting in the box with a tense face and body and hyper salivating with ears mostly forward, eyes wide. Unsure if this is due to high FAS or if he is getting sick but I don't push interactions today and leave some treats. Added to Gaba list. 4/11/25 FB61 Low energy today - has been diagnosed with a URI. He is in his hidey spot, sniffling and resting. He does not show interest in the treats or the catnip toy offered. He tolerates petting with the scratcher tool while flinching and squinting his eyes so I don’t push it further - he is feeling sick and I don’t want to stress him out. Needs more time. 4/13/25 Vol. Midnite was in his box/bed on the shelf, all hunched up towards the back. I offered him treats and toys but he showed no interest in them. I petted him with a pipe cleaner. He just looked at me, so I petted him on the head with my hand. He tolerated it, but turned his face away as if to avoid it. He is breathing as if he is congested and his kennel card shows that he is under the weather, so that may affect his behavior. 4/18/25 FB61 Lying in hidey box, body and face tense with expression neutral and ears slightly tilted. He leans forward to sniff the treats and toy offered and he eats the treats closest to him. Since he appears a bit more curious than during previous sessions I attempt petting but he flinches hard and backs away. I slow-blink and speak to him softly before ending the session 4/24/25 FB79 Today, Midnite displayed the same behaviors described in the previous enrichment note. 4/28/25 FB61 In hidey box, body hunched, feet and tail tucked and expression neutral. He tolerates petting from within his box while flattening his ears, squinting his eyes close and flinching as he begins to lean away. He does not show interest in the treats for the amount of time I’m in the room and although he sniffs his enrichment he does not play with it. GAN

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Timid,Skittish,Independent

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

Potential challenges comments:: Midnite came from a home with about 30+ other cats, it is likely that he was not appropriately socialized to humans. "Spirit cats" in a shelter context refer to cats who are very shy with people, preferring to live in a quiet environment and interacting with other cats rather than humans. They are often a good choice for patient, kind individuals who can create a safe and comfortable space for them to thrive. We cannot be certain whether or not Midnite will warm up to socialization in shelter or in a home environment and clients should be counseled on the potential of Midnite being a Spirit Cat.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

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 Midnite would do best in an adult-only home where they would be able to acclimate in a calm environment.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: 4/1/25 On approach, Midnite is laying with a tense face and body, low and flat in his litter box with eyes wide and dilated. He is tolerant of pets along his head and cheeks but doesn't lean in and remains tense and frozen in the box. Pick up is not attempted. 5/1/25 On approach, Midnite is in his hide box and blocked from view. When turned towards the front, he is curled up with a tense face and body, eyes wide and dilated, tail wrapped tight. He is tolerant of touch/pets on his head and cheeks with the assessor's hand but remains tense and ears are tilted to the side. Pick up is not attempted. Midnite is an adult cat that may not have had many interactions with humans from an early age. He is apprehensive of people and while showing no aggressive behaviors, he appears wary of 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. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.