Animal Profile

Clinton is on the at-risk 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. Medically, Clinton is healthy.

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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 Clinton is on the at-risk 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. Medically, Clinton is healthy.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 6.51 lbs

Medical Notes

6/13/2025

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~ 5 year Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner Surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Fractious, swatting, hissing. Sedated for exam. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective P = 156 R = Eupneic BCS = 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Scant to mild plaque and gingivitis, Most caudal teeth resorbed, pink mm. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Suspect intact female. Externally normal MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally normal Assessment Apparently healthy female cat Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake exam and tasks SURGERY: Okay for surgery

6/16/2025

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: Clinically healthy Plan: -Okay for surgery

6/16/2025

Cat Spay Was this cat in heat, pregnant or have a pyometra? No Ventral Midline Incision Ovaries Ligated with: Left side autoligation, right side 2-0 monocryl, one millers knot Uterine Body Ligated with: 2-0 monocryl, two millers knots Abdominal Closure: Linea alba: 2-0 monocryl, cruciate pattern SQ: 2-0 monocryl, simple continuous Skin: 2-0 monocryl, intradermal, skin glue Green Linear Tattoo Placed on Midline Surgeon: 1658 Additional Comments: Tissue distal to autoligation knot on L side tore while replacing pedicle into abdomen. No bleeding was observed when checking gutters. 0.1 ml epinephrine mixed with 0.1 ml lidocaine was administered IP prior to closing. Uneventful recovery

6/23/2025

Beh req gaba trial for FAS, rx'd gaba 100mg PO BID, check in in 2 weeks

6/25/2025

Progress exam: Congestion reported on rounds board Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D Objective: EYES: Clear, no discharge. OU slightly watery LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: mild mucoid discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed URI PLAN: Per standing orders -Under the weather, ppe sign & monitor log placed on kennel -Start doxy 50mg/ml PO q24h x10days -CTM recheck in 3 days

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 4. Orange

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake, cat was hissing and spitting in trap. Cat was transfered into den without making contact. Staff was unable to scan for microchip or collar.

Is this cat having litter box issues?: Yes

If yes, Please elaborate:: Clinton has access to 1 litterbox in the home. It is in the bathroom and has scented clumping litter. In the past 6 months, Clinton has began to have litterbox accidents. He will urinate outside of the box, urinate on clothing/furniture, and defecate outside of the box. The litterbox is scooped once a day. The owner has cleaned the entire box, cleaned soiled areas with enzymatic cleaner, and scooped more often. Clinton has not seen a vet for this.

Basic Information:: Clinton is an approx. 2-year-old DSH cat who is being surrendered to the owner moving.

Previously lived with:: 1 adult

How is this cat around strangers?: Shy, timid, actively avoids, and hides initially.

How is this cat around children?: Shy, timid, actively avoids, and hides initially.

How is this cat around other cats?: Shy, timid, actively avoids, and hides initially.

How is this cat around dogs?: Shy, timid, actively avoids, and hides initially.

Behavior Notes: Clinton has never had his nails trimmed, been brushed, or been held. He will growl and squirm when placed in a carrier.

Bite history:: No bite history.

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: No reported medical issues.

For a New Family to Know: Clinton is described as quiet, aloof, independent, withdrawn, solitary, and watches from afar. He spends time mostly in the living room. He is not interested in play and likes to scratch on furniture. He was fed dry Meow Mix food.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 1 Adult Behavior toward strangers: Shy, timid, actively avoids, and hides initially. Behavior toward children: Shy, timid, actively avoids, and hides initially. Behavior toward cats: Shy, timid, actively avoids, and hides initially. Behavior toward dogs: Shy, timid, actively avoids, and hides initially. Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Clinton has access to 1 litterbox in the home. It is in the bathroom and has scented clumping litter. Reported to start having litter box issues 6 months ago, please see “Potential Challenges Section” Energy level/descriptors: Medium Energy Levels Other notes: Clinton is described as quiet, aloof, independent, withdrawn, solitary, and watches from afar. He spends time mostly in the living room. He is not interested in play and likes to scratch on furniture. He was fed dry Meow Mix food. Clinton has never had his nails trimmed, been brushed, or been held. He will growl and squirm when placed in a carrier. Upon intake, cat was hissing and spitting in trap. Cat was transferred into den without making contact. Staff was unable to scan for microchip or collar.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 6/17/25 FB58 In den with a tense face and body, lunges at the front of the den and hisses as the cage door is opened. Very stressed and upset, was moved up to Sun porch for some reason so I speak to the ACSs to move her to holding and put in an ACR to start Gaba but don't push for an interaction today. 6/20/25 FB61 Lying on perch, body and face tense. She focused on me when spoken to and she hisses with each treat I offer through her food portal. She maintains eye contact while flattening her ears into an airplane wing position. I slow-blink and speak to her softly before ending the session and she remains too focused on me to engage with the treats currently. Needs more time to adjust. 6/25/25 FB58 In den, hisses and lunges when the cage door is opened - shows no interest in treats offered and continues to hiss. When I offer the scratcher tool, he sniffs then bites it. I try and softly shift the den backwards and he darts out and I close the door to prevent him from escaping.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Inappropriate elimination,Fearful,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: In the past 6 months, Clinton has began to have litterbox accidents. She will urinate outside of the box, urinate on clothing/furniture, and defecate outside of the box. The litterbox is scooped once a day. The owner has cleaned the entire box, cleaned soiled areas with enzymatic cleaner, and scooped more often. Clinton has not seen a vet for this. Clinton has access to 1 litterbox in the home. It is in the bathroom and has scented clumping litter.

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

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: On approach, Clinton is in her den and hidden from view. She cannot be coaxed out and can be heard growling from inside the den. When the den cover is removed, she hisses and spits before lunging to the front of the den and swatting with a tense face and body, eyes wide and dilated. The assessor is able to make contact with the scratcher tool but she continues to hiss, spit and growl as she lunges at the front of the den. The interaction is ended to prevent further FAS and pick up is not attempted. Clinton 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, lunges, spits and hisses, 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.