Animal Profile

Tiger Blue 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.

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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 Tiger Blue 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.

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Weight: 8 lbs

Medical Notes

5/27/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~1 year based on dentition / condition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray Subjective: Prior to sedation - BAR pink moist mm, CRT <2s Observed Behavior - Screaming/yowling in den, lunging violently, hissing, growling, spitting persistently Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: P = WNL (sedated) R = WNL (sedated) BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2s, Lungs clear, eupneic, negative ITC ABD: Tense, not overtly painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female - appears intact no tattoo or spay scar, caudal nipples developed MSI: Prior to sedation - Ambulatory x 4, full orthopedic exam not performed INT: Healthy hair coat, no masses noted, no ectoparasites seen CNS: Prior to sedation - Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Normal externally Wood's Lamp Exam: Not performed Assessment: High FAS Apparently healthy FI young adult DSH Prognosis: Good Plan: SEDATED --> dexmedetomidine 0.08mL, butorphanol 0.08mL, ketamine 0.08mL IM --> P still lunging after 20min Topped up with moderate dexmedetomidine 0.03mL, butorphanol 0.03mL, ketamine 0.03mL IM --> light sedation achieved but able to take P out with towel and cat gloves and examine / perform tasks Antisedan 0.11mL IM for reversal --> P sternal prior to leaving exam room OK for appropriate intake tasks ADD Gabapentin 100mg (~28mg/kg) PO BID TFN SURGERY: Okay for surgery

6/3/2026

Pre-Op Exam S/O: BAR, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: No ocular /nasal discharge noted Lungs: Eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort ABD: No obvious distention MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no notable lameness CNS: Mentation appropriate A: Appears to be a suitable candidate for anesthesia, ASA status I P: Accepted for surgery - spay/neuter today Was this cat in heat, pregnant or have a pyometra? no Ventral Midline Incision Ovaries Ligated with: 3-0 PDs, two circumferential ligatures Uterine Body Ligated with: 3-0 PDs, two circumferential ligatures Abdominal Closure: 3-0 simple continuous pattern Skin closure: 3-0 PDS intradermal pattern Green Linear Tattoo Placed near Midline Surgeon: 990665

6/4/2026

Post Surgical Exam Attitude/demeanor: QAR VERY HIGH FAS Appetite: Eating well. C/S/V/D: NONE. Incision site: UNABLE TO SEE INCISION DUE TO HIGH FAS Pain level: Appears comfortable. Licking, chewing, or biting surgical site noted: N/A Additional notes: 992299

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Behavior Condition: 5. Red

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake, Tiger tails was minimally handled by counselors and was transferred from the trap to a den. During intake, Tiger tails had dilated pupils, a crouched and tense body with ears back. Tiger tails displayed some offensive behavior signs when in the trap like growling and hissing. Once in the den Tiger tails swatted and lunged repeatedly at the dens door

Date of Intake: 5/24/2026

KNOWN HISTORY:: Tiger Blue was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on the behavior history in a home environment. Upon intake, Tiger was minimally handled by counselors and was transferred from the trap to a den. During intake, Tiger tails had dilated pupils, a crouched and tense body with ears back. Tiger displayed some offensive behavior signs when in the trap like growling and hissing. Once in the den Tiger swatted and lunged repeatedly at the dens door.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 5/29/26 FB58 Hissing and lunging in den as I am interacting with Exabyte. As I close the den portal, she is lunging and growling, swatting out of the opening. When I remove the den cover, she is low growling with eyes wide and dilated, ears tilted, face and body tense, tail wrapped tightly around her feet. I sit sideways and talk to her, giving her time to settle down in any way - and it times for her to take some steps back and not be immediately ready and at the front to lunge. She remains tense with her eyes wide and dilated, with her ears tilted. I mark with "good job" when she looks away and replace her den cover which she hisses and lunges at. She may be a good candidate for FCC, but for now we keep her den cover on. 6/2/26 FB06 An indirect interaction today, as I was moving around in the room and I would get close to his kennel, Tiger Tails would be inside his den, hissing and lunging. When I peeked at him through the gap in the cage cover and the door, I could see him crouched inside the den with wide eyes and hissing. 6/4/26 FB25 She is inside of her den. I can see her very wide, "glowing" eyes through the small crack not covered by the portal cover. I sit for a bit speaking softly to her and I use a scratcher tool to slowly push in a tray of squeeze up in front of the den opening. When I reach to move the portal cover, she lunges, spitting and swatting with fully flattened ears. I didn't want to stress her more so I left the cover in place. 6/09/26 FB25 Tiger Blue is inside of her den. I sit and talk softly, and slowly crack the kennel door to slide in a tray of squeeze up. She can be heard hissing. I use a scratcher tool to slide it toward the den opening, and she pops her head out. I close the kennel door and sit quietly, attempting slow blinks. She hisses and lunges several times, becoming more forward and defensive each time, until I leave her line of sight. She is still extremely fearful. 6/11/26 FB25 She is inside of her den. She hisses when I crouch down and begin speaking softly to her, and lunges and swats at the sound of the kennel lock being opened. I slip in some treats and she swats again, staying tucked away inside of the covered den. 6/15/26 FB61 In cat den upon approach. I offer some treats quickly and she does not immediately respond. I make my way around the room and when I check on her later She's out of her den eating her treats - which is great - but when she notices me she hisses repeatedly and swats over and over and over until she can't see me anymore. VERY high levels of fear and stress presented. Will continue to build positive associations. GAN

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Timid

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: Please see relevant behavior flyers.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Tiger Blue is completely hidden inside her den upon approach. When the kennel door is opened, she can be heard quietly growling. The assessor slowly places scratcher tool with squeeze up on it in front of the den opening. Tiger lunges forward, swatting it forcefully and stress vocalizing. No further attempt was made to touch at this time. Tiger Blue 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.