Animal Profile

Bull is on the At Risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and is deteriorating in the Adoptions room. He used to tolerate petting and attention is now displaying signs of fearfulness and will hiss or swat when reaching close. 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 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. Bull is on the At Risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and is deteriorating in the Adoptions room. He used to tolerate petting and attention is now displaying signs of fearfulness and will hiss or swat when reaching close. 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 and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers. What my friends at ACC say about me: I have lived with cats in my previous home. I'm an independent kitty who likes to do my own thing. Bull was in the den, appearing slightly tense, with a somewhat tight body and his head down. He accepted all petting while remaining tense and didn't really appear to appreciate the attention. He sniffed the treats and gave a few slow eye blinks while staying in place. He's a good cat who just needs a little time to warm up to his new home. Bull interacts with the observer, solicits & appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. No known history of behavioral problems. This cat is showing behavior appropriate for cat parents with either an average amount of cat experience or demonstrate a basic understanding of typical cat behavior.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 9.44 lbs

Medical Notes

5/2/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: Reported 9m, exam agrees Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: Owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Tense but allows all handling for exam and tasks Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Neglect seen-no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective T = P =wnl R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears AU moderate brown flaky dc, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact, 2 scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal external Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment ear mites otherwise apparently healthy Prognosis: good Plan: intake tasks neuter new home selamectin topical SURGERY: Okay for surgery

5/4/2025

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision.

5/5/2025

Hx: post op Q-BAR H eating eent- no nasal or ocular discharge hl- eupneic abd- relaxed ug- mc msi- amb x 4; incision is apparently CDI neuro- nsf A) 1 day post op neuter- healing P) Placement/homing Expect some swelling and even a small amount of bloody discharge from the two scrotal incisions. The empty scrotum may even look puffy and red. This should all improve in the next 5- 7 days.

5/11/2025

Hx: reported to have URI and not eating QAR; back of cubbyhole eent- no nasal or ocular discharge on presentation hl- eupneic msi- 5/9 BCS A) early URI signs P) due to FAS may have difficulty with supportive care SQ fluids- 150 ml LRS q 24 hrs x 4 d's Vit B12- 0.25 ml SQ

5/15/2025

Recheck URI S: QAR laying down on shelf, hisses at me as I approach O: EEN- eyes clear, no nasal discharge H/L- Eupneic, no appreciable audible congestion or sneezing MSK/i- Ambulatory x4 Neuro- alert/appropriate A: No evidence of URI P: CTM

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake, Bull stayed hidden inside the soft carrier. He allowed staff to scan for MC and collar. He was unbothered when picked up/held. His food and water appeared untouched.

Spay/Neuter status: No

Date of Intake: 5/1/2025

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

If yes, Please elaborate:: Noted none.

Basic Information:: Bull is a 9 month old, male, not neutered, not declawed, DSH with no injuries or health problems noted. He has not received any veterinary care. His previous owner bred him at home and surrendered him due to a medical reason.

Previously lived with:: 1 Adult, 3 Cats, 2 Kittens

How is this cat around strangers?: Noted to be hide initially.

How is this cat around children?: No experience.

How is this cat around other cats?: Noted to be tolerant, friendly, outgoing and plays gently with the 3 other cats and 2 kittens he lived with, including Fancy A# 226045.

How is this cat around dogs?: No experience.

Behavior Notes: Bulls nails have never been trimmed. He enjoys having his coat brushed and being picked up/held. He is unbothered when placed in a 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: Bull is described as a friendly, affectionate, very active, and playful. At times, Bull can be a quiet lap cat. He had access to inside his previous home and spent most of his time at the window. He gets interactive playtime twice a day and plays gently. He likes to play with balls that have the bells inside and things that crinkle. He scratches on a rough rope surface. He eats Fancy Feast, dry food, with a little bit of water. He likes Delectable treats. He had access to three uncovered litterboxes, with Fresh Step litter, that were located in the hallway of his previous home.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 1 Adult, 3 Cats, 2 Kittens Behavior toward strangers: Noted to be hide initially. Behavior toward cats: Noted to be tolerant, friendly, outgoing and plays gently with the 3 other cats and 2 kittens he lived with, including Fancy A# 226045. Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Medium Other notes: Bull is described as a friendly, affectionate, very active, and playful. At times, Bull can be a quiet lap cat. He had access to inside his previous home and spent most of his time at the window. He gets interactive playtime twice a day and plays gently. He likes to play with balls that have the bells inside and things that crinkle. He scratches on a rough rope surface. He likes Delectable treats. Bulls nails have never been trimmed. He enjoys having his coat brushed and being picked up/held. He is unbothered when placed in a carrier.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 6/3/25 ACFR Hissing, swatting, and lunging when attempting to interact with him. 6/4/25 FB26 Bull exhibited stress behaviors, hissing as he returned to his cubby and again when the door was opened. Though initially wary, he showed some curiosity by sniffing the scratcher tool and briefly tolerated head petting. However, he soon retreated to the ledge, vocalized stress meows, and the session was ended to minimize his distress. 6/7/25 Vol. Bull is in loaf on upper shelf of the condo. When he looks at me, he hisses but readily eats up Temptations that are dropped in. In response to the condo door opening, he flattened his ears, pupils dilated, and looks as if to pounce on the scratcher tool with puree treat, hissing at it. Still adjusting. 6/10/25 ACS Hiding in the top cubby. During cleaning and feeding time, he rushes out of the cubby to the front of the shelf, hisses, and swats at the air in front of him. He continues to remain tense and stands his ground when reaching around the main kennel area to tidy up his space. Vol. No toys in his kennel. He was hiding behind hid privacy sheet when I approached. He hissed when the kennel door was opened. Ate Squeeze-ups from clicker. Devoured the canned tuna. Enjoyed play-swatting at the cat dancer. 6/17/24 Vol. Hiding in den behind privacy sheet; hissed when kennel door was opened and ran into his larger den. Ate a little Squeeze-up from clicker but hissed again and ran behind privacy sheet. Only came out to eat tuna. 6/18/25 Vol. Bull was crouched on shelf near front of main kennel. His eyes and ears were neutral. His behavior seemed conflicted. He hissed when I sat down next to him, then rolled onto his side and stretched his body out and began to knead his paws. Then, while sprawled out on his side, he spit at me, but his body remained loose. Afterward he sat up and ate squeeze up from scratcher tool, and did not swat or vocalize. 6/20/25 Vol. On shelf and came to front of cage to look and wave paws while I was reading report. Lots of noise and activity in the room - Bull stressed meowed, crouched on shelf, ears a little sideways. Approached to open age and Bull lunged at bars to try to get to hand. Tried laser toy through bars to distract - Bull watched the red dot for a few seconds and then turned his attention to hand and toy outside cage. Slipped treat bowl onto shelf, Bull stress meowed and came up to eat. Ended interaction.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back,Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Curious,Timid,Skittish,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children

Recommendations comments:: No young children under 13 years old due to fearfulness.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: 05/05/25: Bull was in the den, appearing slightly tense, with a somewhat tight body and his head down. He accepted all petting while remaining tense and didn’t really appear to appreciate the attention. He sniffed the treats and gave a few slow eye blinks while staying in place. He’s a good cat who just needs a little time to warm up to his new home. 06/05/25: Bull was resting in his cubby upon approach, alert with wide eyes and ears tilted to the side. He hissed but showed curiosity by sniffing the assess-a-hand. Remaining crouched, he allowed petting along the head and body. Throughout, he appeared wary, scanning the room, and eventually walked off slowly while continuing to hiss. Bull tolerates attention and petting but appears fearful or stressed in the shelter. He may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents. Due to the behavior shown, he may not be a great fit for young children. Any home with older children prepared to adopt this cat should conduct a thorough interaction and endeavor to monitor this cat around their children to prevent these behaviors from being reinforced.