Animal Profile

Lu Lu Luna is on the at-risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and is displaying significant levels of FAS in the shelter setting and immediate reactivity to approach that prevents contact from being made with her. Each attempt made to interact with her increases her level of FAS and reactivity to the level. 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.

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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 Lu Lu Luna is on the at-risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and is displaying significant levels of FAS in the shelter setting and immediate reactivity to approach that prevents contact from being made with her. Each attempt made to interact with her increases her level of FAS and reactivity to the level. 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.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 5.1 lbs

Medical Notes

3/24/2026

In anticipation for sedated exam/OHE tomorrow, 1 dose gabapentin (50mg) given in food tonight to help reduce FAS.

3/25/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: < 1 year Microchip noted on Intake? no microchip History: Subjective: Sedated exam due to behavior Observed Behavior - swatting, lunging pre-sedation Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? no Objective: T = P = 120 R = BCS= 3/9 ~6.5# EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: visible tattoo noted on abdomen MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities (pre-sedatoin) Rectal: not performed Wood's Lamp Exam: not peformed Assessment: apparently healthy, spayed prior 1 year old female Prognosis: good Plan: Ok for intake tasks SURGERY: already spayed

3/26/2026

[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: None

3/28/2026

Reported to have high FAS in shelter by Feline Behavior, ok to start psychopharm: Rxn: Gabapentin 100mg PO q12h indefinitely, FB to notify of concerns and progress

3/29/2026

P noted to have vomited 2 hair ties with a bunch of hair surrounding them. Brought down to medical for sedated rads P difficult to sedated: give a total of 0.08mL dex/torb/ket IM and still awake. Given additional 0.06mL ket and 0.3mL torb IM- slightly sedated but still growling and fighting even with towel. Given additional 0.03mL dex IV- adequate sedation achieved Rads: Fundic region mostly empty with scattered radioopaque material (small particles)- smal particules extending to the pyloric region and appears to be early SI. Transverse and proximal descending colon appear empty, distal end of descending colon with fecal material and small radioopaque material A. V with foreign body present No obvious obstruction P. Hold p in medical overnight to perform serial rads tomorrow after being NPO'd Hold my kennel sign in holding NPO signage. Recheck rads tomorrow

3/30/2026

Recheck - NPO'd overnight for repeated rads. No v/d noted or appreciated o/n. Sedated with 0.24mL surgery pre-mix IM (for 5.1#)- adequate sedation achieved. Repeated rads: Small radioopaque granular material appears to br running through the GI tract, no obvious obstructive pattern, dilated loops of SI, small amount of fecal mattern in the colon with granular material. Given small warm soapy water/lube enema to try and remove the granular pieces at the distal end of the of the colon - scant material passed, no palpable material remains A. Hx of regurg of foreign material (hair ties) Material appears to be moving from pylorus P. Reversed with equal vol antisedan IM Placed back in cat holding with monitoring log Recheck in 2 days (visual only) CTM while at QACC

3/30/2026

Repeat abdominal rads- lets try pre-mix for sedation Sedated with 0.24 ml DTK premix IM Radiographs done Blood collected for IDEXX Given 0.06 ml IM Antisedan at the end of the sedation.

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 5. Red

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake Luna was friendly with staff and leaned for pets. She started to get overstimulated, so she was handled minimally after.

Basic Information:: Luna is a 1-year-old female cat that lived with her previous owner for 3 months.

Previously lived with:: 2 adults and 1 child

How is this cat around strangers?: Luna is friendly and social with new people.

How is this cat around children?: Luna is tolerant and curious with children.

How is this cat around other cats?: Luna does not have any experience with other cats.

How is this cat around dogs?: Luna does not have any experience with dogs.

Behavior Notes: Luna is tolerant of most handling but can get overstimulated if not on her own terms. When she is in the mood, she likes no to be held and does not mind being placed into a carrier. Luna will squirm while attempting to trim her nails. She has good litterbox habits and has never had any accidents. Luna is known to have habits of scratching furniture.

Bite history:: No known bite/scratch history

Energy level/descriptors:: medium

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know: Luna is a very affectionate and playful cat. She likes to both spend time in the living room where there are people around as well as independent time in the bedroom alone. She enjoys lounging by a window and looking outside. Luna's favorite treats are Chrurrus and she has access to an uncovered litterbox with both scented and unscented litter.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 Adult, 1 Child Behavior toward strangers: Friendly and social with new people Behavior toward children: Tolerant and curious Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes, she has access to an uncovered litterbox with both scented and unscented litter. Energy level/descriptors: Medium Energy Level Other notes: Luna is a very affectionate and playful cat. She likes to both spend time in the living room where there are people around as well as independent time in the bedroom alone. She enjoys lounging by a window and looking outside. Luna's favorite treats are churus. Luna is tolerant of most handling but can get overstimulated if not on her own terms. When she is in the mood, she likes no to be held and does not mind being placed into a carrier. Luna will squirm while attempting to trim her nails. She has good litterbox habits and has never had any accidents. Luna is known to have habits of scratching furniture. Upon intake Luna was friendly with staff and leaned for pets. She started to get overstimulated, so she was handled minimally after.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 3/28/26 FB20 Lu Lu Luna's kennel cover is slowly lifted a few inches. Lu Lu Luna is sleeping at the front of the kennel, pressed again the door. She raises her head to give the assessor a soft hiss before laying back down. The cover is replaced.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Independent

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

Potential challenges comments:: Lu Lu Luna has a positive and social behavior history in her previous home as well as a positive behavior report on admission. However, there was a significant shift in behavior one she moved from the Admissions room to the Medical Intakes room. When a Behavior staff member was asked to meet with her, she was hunched at the back of the cage an when the cover was lifted, she immediately hissed and growled with ears tilted and lunged at the front of the cage. When staff offered the scratcher too, she hissed and growled as she swatted with both paws, bit and held onto the tool and began to swat and kick at the tool with all of her limbs as she laid on her back and yowled. It is noted that Luna is tolerant of most handling but can get overstimulated if not on her own terms. 3/24/2026 Luna has repeatedly strikes at VS team members when they walk past the kennel. VS team members tried to slowly approach the kennel, and Luna started low growling. Handlers tried to get a little closer and Luna proceeded to lunge at the kennel door while swatting. Given Lu Lu Luna's significant defensive aggression and high level of distress and FAS each time an interaction is attempted, as well as the fact that her behaviors are a significant risk should she be made available for adoptions as a Level 4*, she is being evaluated as New Hope Only, to give the behavior team time to work with her and observe if her behavior is shelter specific and what potential trigger could have occurred between the two rooms on intake.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

Recommendations comments:: Although Lu Lu Luna previously lived with a child and was noted to be curious and tolerant, due to the significant behavior challenges exhibited in shelter - at this time she is being made Adult-Only.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: On approach, Lu Lu Luna is sitting at the back of her cubby with a tense face and body, eyes wide and dilated. Her ears immediately tilt as the assessor approaches the den door and moves to open it. When the door is unlatched and cracked open - she hisses, growls, and lunges as the assessor shuts the portal door. When the Assess-A-Hand is slowly introduced and left in the cubby, she again immediately lunges while hissing and growling, swatting with both paws as she stands on her back legs. She then lays on her back with eyes wide and ears tilted, paws poised to swat and begins to yowl as she swats and bites at the hand, urinating due to fear. The fake hand is removed and the interaction is ended due to her level of escalation and a cubby cover is placed. Lu Lu Luna is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and may require further investigation before placement in a home. She has tried to swat, scratch, bite, 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.