Animal Profile

Pebbles 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 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. Pebbles 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 plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers. What my friends at ACC say about me: I'm an independent kitty who likes to do my own thing. I am looking for a home with a patient person. I will flourish in a calm environment and a low-traffic home. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. Pebbles is an adult cat that may not have had many interactions with humans from an early age. She is very apprehensive of people and while showing no aggressive behaviors, she does attempt to flee and avoid human contact. It is difficult to predict if he will respond to socialization, but we recommend offering high value treats and food to help build a positive association to humans. Please be mindful that older cats will require more time and skill in order for them to be comfortable around people. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 10.3 lbs

Medical Notes

4/11/2026

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam-sedated exam Estimated age: ~ 2 years Is this an orphan kitten? No Microchip noted on Intake? No History: Surrendered after owner evicted Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior - Hissing and swatting- unable to examine without sedation Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: P = wnl R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: both testes down and wnl MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Wood's Lamp Exam: Negative Assessment: 1. Apparently healthy adult intact male Prognosis: Good Plan: 1. Intake tasks completed SURGERY: Okay for surgery

4/14/2026

Pre-Op Exam S/O: BAR, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge noted Lungs: Eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort CNS: Mentation appropriate A: Apparently healthy P: Neuter today SURGERY: Okay for surgery

4/14/2026

Routine Feline Neuter Single incision over midline of scrotum, sharp dissection to exteriorize each testicle Self tie of spermatic cords Green linear tattoo placed Surgeon: 1438 Additional Note: Smooth recovery

4/15/2026

Post Surgical Exam Attitude/demeanor: BAR Appetite: eating 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: not observed Additional notes: none

4/21/2026

[Post Surgical Exam] Attitude/demeanor: BAR, hissing, swatting, spiting, in den Appetite: Appears to be eating well C/S/V/D: None reported/seen Incision site: No swelling, bruising, or bleeding noticed/noted; sutures appear intact Pain level: Appears to be comfortable Licking, chewing, or biting surgical site noted: None reported/seen Additional notes: N/A -992230

4/26/2026

Ok to start gabapentin d/t high FAS. Rxn: Gabapentin 100mg PO q12h indefinitely

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 4. Orange

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

KNOWN HISTORY:: Pebbles was brought in from a hoarding situation with limited information on his behavior history in a home environment. When ARS Staff arrived to get the cats in the home, freeman nets were used and the cats were noted to not allow touch, and would hiss and swat.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 4/18/26 FB79 Inside of the den, Pebbles can be heard low growling when i enter the kennel; when the den cover was lifted he was pressed up towards the back of the den with wide eyes and his ears forward. When treats were tossed in he hissed quietly but remained still and when the tool was slowly brought in he looked away with his ears now flat but had no further reaction when i used it to pet on his body. 4/20/26 FB61 In cat den upon approach, completely hidden from view. He grumbles when I open the kennel door to offer treats or a catnip toy and I do not push further interaction at this time. He remains hidden for the duration of our session. 4/22/26 FB58 Sitting in his den and completely hidden from view. He growls when the cage door is opened and hisses as the treat tray lands near the den portal. He hisses and lunges when the den cover is removed and is reactive to any shift or movement I make. I sit quietly and still as he shits slowly back in the den and settles a miniscule amount. He watches me flick treats into the cage with eyes wide and dilated and whole body tense as he trembles. Still, triggered by any movement and lunges as cover placed back on. May need to be re-evaluated to NHO, but would be a good FCC candidate too. 4/26/26 FB06 Pebbles is inside his den out of view. As I lift the den cover, he is curled up towards the back and hisses. I can’t see his face, sneeze marks on the den glass and sounds congested. As I offer him the scratcher, he hisses and then bites it holding on with his teeth. I had to pull the scratcher back until he let it go. I then gave him a few cheek scratches as he started to growl. 4/29/26 FB58 IN his den and hidden from view, I slowly an able to place his treat tray outside his portal. He hisses and lunges as the den cover is removed but is pressed against the back of the den with a tense face and body, eyes wide and dilated. He lunges once and hisses as I sit down with him - he remains tense but lowers somewhat and is oddly assisted by watching my hand lower. He remains quiet as I get my phone from against the den door and replace the den cover. 5/2/26 FB79 Inside of the den, Pebbles has his head poking out if the den door when i lifted the kennel cover. I could hear hissing when I'm opening the door and he has wide/dilated eyes with his ears forward as he hisses harshly before retreating into the den. When i lifted the den cover he was curled up at the corner with both his ears now tilted. I tossed in treats and ended the interaction after he hissed when the tool was slightly brought close to the den opening. GAN

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Skittish,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,Other

Potential challenges comments:: Please see behavior flyer for more information. Pebbles came from a home with about 25 other cats, it is likely that he was not appropriately socialized to humans.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Pebbles was lying on his perch as the assessor approached, body and face neutral with his head lowered onto the floor. Pebbles did not respond when spoken to and he raised his head to look at the assessor with a tense expression as the kennel door opened. Pebbles tolerated petting along his head and body while leaning away from the assessor's hand, flattening his ears and squinting his eyes. Pebbles is an adult cat that may not have had many interactions with humans from an early age. She is very apprehensive of people and while showing no aggressive behaviors, she does attempt to flee and avoid human contact. It is difficult to predict if he will respond to socialization, but we recommend offering high value treats and food to help build a positive association to humans. Please be mindful that older cats will require more time and skill in order for them to be comfortable around people. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.