Animal Profile

Oreo 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/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. This pet is available only through ACC New Hope partners. To adopt or foster, please complete the pre-screener form below. Inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Oreo 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/her plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.

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Weight: 16.3 lbs

Medical Notes

9/19/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 13 years Microchip noted on Intake? Negative History: Owner Surrender; DOH Hold Subjective: BAR-H, MM pink and moist Observed Behavior - Medical Yellow; Growling, tolerated all intake tasks and examination except for restraint for blood collection, with brief episode of open-mouth breathing associated with momentary marked stress; handling for blood collection discontinued and breathing returned to normal within <1 minute. Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: HR 180 bpm RR 36 bpm BCS 8/9 Wt = 16.3 lbs EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Limited d/t behavior; visible dentition NSF PLN: Limited assessment d/t behavior/body condition H/L: NSR, NMA, lungs clear, eupneic at rest; brief stress-associated open-mouth breathing during attempted blood collection, resolved rapidly once handling discontinued ABD: Limited palpation d/t behavior and obesity; no obvious abnormalities appreciated U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x4; obese; otherwise grossly NSF; matting on back CNS: Mentation appropriate - no obvious neurologic abnormalities appreciated Assessment: -Geriatric patient; limited examination due to behavior -Obese, BCS 8/9 -Matting on back Prognosis: Good Plan: -Standard intake tasks for cats performed as tolerated -Gabapentin 100 mg PO administered during intake -Start Gabapentin 100 mg PO BID indefinitely for FAS/handling -Feline Daily Monitoring Log Placed through 9/25 to ensure monitoring of adequate transition to shelter -LVT task placed for blood collection for FeLV/FIV testing in 2 days; attempt to comb out mats on back - push back ACR until Bite Quarantine lifted -Recommend weight loss after placement SURGERY: No surgery indicated; MN

9/23/2026

Blood collection for FeLV/FIV testing. Attempt to comb out mats on back. Push back ACR until Bite Quarantine lifted. FeLV/FIV negative Mats on back shaved

9/28/2026

On 09/28/26 at approximately 9:30 am, I examined Oreo 265814. He has appropriate mentation at this time with no neurologic signs present, and has not exhibited any neurological signs while at ACC.

10/5/2026

Support staff attempted routine re weigh but P would not tolerate behaviorally. Brief distance exam - P resting comfortably in den, would not leave den for exam. Eating wet and dry food well, no c/s/v/d reported. ~7-8/9 BCS based on distance exam only.

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Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon arrival cat was secured in bathroom. Cat stayed in bathroom while staff entered, growled but avoided staff. Staff, with gloved hands, placed net over cat and placed him in den for transport.

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

Basic Information:: Oreo is a 13-year-old altered male that was surrendered to ACC due to behavior challenges in the home.

How is this cat around strangers?: When unfamiliar staff entered the home for pickup, Oreo was noted to growl and avoid them.

How is this cat around children?: Oreo "hasn't really been around children" as per his previous owner.

How is this cat around other cats?: Unknown

How is this cat around dogs?: Unknown

Behavior Notes: It was noted by the previous owner during intake that Oreo did not like being picked up or held.

Bite history:: Oreo has a bite-and-scratch history. Oreo scratched his previous owner on the lower left leg while they were bringing him into the shelter on 9/18/26 and bit them on the lower arm on 9/11/26.

Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown

For a New Family to Know: Oreo is a 13 year old senior who is know to be sensitive to certain environments. Oreo uses his litter box appropriately and eats both wet and dry food.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Previously lived with: not specified. Behavior toward strangers: When unfamiliar staff entered the home for pickup, Oreo was noted to growl and avoid them. Behavior toward children: Oreo "hasn't really been around children" as per his previous owner. Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: Oreo scratched his previous owner on the lower left leg while they were bringing him into the shelter on 9/18/26 and bit them on the lower arm on 9/11/26. Litter box training: Location and set up not specified. 'Oreo uses his litter box appropriately' Energy level/descriptors: Unknown Other notes: Oreo is a 13-year-old altered male that was surrendered to ACC due to behavior challenges in the home. Oreo is a 13 year old senior who is known to be sensitive to certain environments. Oreo eats both wet and dry food. 'HE DOESN'T REALLY LIKE TO BE PICKED UP OR HELD' Upon arrival cat was secured in bathroom. Cat stayed in bathroom while staff entered, growled but avoided staff. Staff, with gloved hands, placed net over cat and placed him in den for transport.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 9/27/26 FB79 Inside of his den, i enter to lift the den cover to give Oreo a better look at the light show i set up in the room but he was tense with his body crouched and back arched high. I spoke to him softly while slow blinking but he remained tense and wide eyed. Didnt rlly care for the light show as he kept his gaze on me. I covered his den and left him some treats for later. 9/29/26 FB25 Oreo remained inside his den and was not interested in coming out today. When I lifted the den cover, he was curled up with very tense body language. I did not push further interaction and left him a dish of treats to hopefully enjoy later. 10/05/26 FB47 Oreo is in his den. I open the kennel door and greet him, no response. I sit in front of the kennel with the door open and prepare a treat tray. Oreo emerges from the den and sits next to it. I retrieved the scratcher tool. He leans in deeply to head and neck pets. I give him some dry treats which he happily eats while receiving pets. He purrs quietly. He tolerates full body pets with the tool. WOW he really loves catnip. 10/19/26 FB47 Oreo is in his flip bed. When I approach the kennel he quickly scrambles out. His face and body remain relaxed as I open the kennel door. I greet him verbally and he begins to purr with anticipation. Oreo accepts and appreciates head and neck pets leaning in and closing his eyes. He accepts full body pets. With prolonged interaction his tail begins to sway in frustration, he wants to leave the kennel to explore the room. Oreo is given a treat puzzle (filled with hard treats) which he quickly digs into.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Shy ,Timid,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,Uncomfortable with pick up,New home adjustment period

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

Recommendations comments:: Adult only home due to behaviors displayed in shelter as well as previous home notes and Bite/Scratch history; PLEASE SEE 'KNOWN HISTORY' ABOVE FOR DETAILS.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Inside of the den, Oreo can he heard moving around when the assessor entered the kennel; when he is spoken to he pokes his head out slightly and had a neutral face with soft eyes and forward ears. However he hissed when the assessor started to get closer in attempt to conduct petting with the tool. As the tool was held still for a few moments he leaned out a bit more to sniff it but lip licked followed by snapping his head back when it was moved close to touch him. He retreated into the den fully and could be heard hissing harshly - the den cover was lifted and Oreo was tense in the den with his back arched and his tail slightly swaying while he lip licked over and over. The assessor spoke softly while bringing the tool close and Oreo briefly tolerated pets before leaning down to hiss at it with a lifted paw. Pick up was not attempted at this time. Oreo is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. He does not currently tolerate petting or handling. he behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.