Animal Profile

Trunchbull is on the At Risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and is deteriorating. She is now displaying signs of frustration, overstimulation. 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 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. Due to the detailed behavior issues, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. If you are interested in adopting or fostering, please fill out the pre-screener form. This animal is not directly available for adoption through ACC and is only available by completing the pre-screener form.Adoption inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Trunchbull is on the At Risk list due to behavior. She is not thriving in the care center and is deteriorating. She is now displaying signs of frustration, overstimulation. 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 and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! A volunteer writes: The first time I met Trunchbull, she was hunched in a loaf with a furrowed brow, exasperatedly using her time to explain that she just wants a family. I gently suggested that perhaps hissing this out to Adoptions wasn't going to be the most effective strategy, but, undeterred, Trunchbull continued. I left some treats and left her talk a little early but knew I'd return later. The next time I visited, I was prepared for another hissy lecture shared between snacks, but to my surprise there was none to be had. All Trunchbull wanted were cuddles. Falling over her paws to climb into my lap, she only wanted to be close to me. Leaning into my hands like we've always been best friends, I think that's what Trunchbull is really looking for. A best friend and a family that will welcome her into their hearts and home.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 6.56 lbs

Medical Notes

4/3/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5 yr Microchip noted on Intake? negative History: stray Subjective:strat Observed Behavior - striking, constant growl, will attack and lunged at the front of den, and at towel Is there evidence of Cruelty?none Is there evidence of Neglect?none Is there evidence of Trauma?nnoe Objective sedated exam P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: multiple teeth mising, mostly premolars. Caudal teeth that remain are coveredin heavy plaque, mild tartar, and have FORLs, active bleeding and gingival recession. Chatter when touched PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: spay scar and tattoo seen MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not performed Assessment severe dental disease with FORLS and mucositis agression r/o secondary to oral pain Prognosis:fair, rec dental extractions at rescue/ adoption Plan: sedated with Telazol 0.15ml IM Convenia 0.36ml SC Zorbium green applied to back of neck recheck for comfort tomorrow

4/4/2025

Brief appetite check - QAR in den, growls when door opened, food appears untouched, no c/s/v/d noted, eupneic. Plan: Placed monitoring log, recheck in 1-2 days

4/6/2025

Recheck appetite, p has mucositis on intake P is in den, food appears untouched throughout the day, poor-fair appetite noted on log. Attempted to examine p, starts to growl and lift paw to strike. P will need to be sedated for follow up oral exam- starting on medical feedings x 3 days. Recheck in 3 days, if still poor appetite, will need to have sedated oral exam.

4/16/2025

Progress exam: URI noted on rounds Subjective: QBAR, no C/V/D. Sneezing/sniffling. Weak appetite Objective: EYES: Clear, no discharge LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: mild clear serous discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed URI PLAN: Per standing orders -Under the weather sign, ppe sign & monitor log placed on kennel -Start doxy 50mg/ml PO q24h x10days & medical feedings q12h x5days -CTM, recheck in 3 days

4/17/2025

recheck appetite +/- sedated oral exam, flagged for mild URI 4/16 S/O In the back of the kennel, hissing/striking when tried to approach, no c/s/v/d appreciated, poor appetite noted, some of the medical feed appears disturbed, regular food untouched EENT: mild epiphora, moderate active serous nasal HL: eupneic MSI: amb x 4 Sedated for oral exam with 0.07mL dex (0.5mg/mL) and 0.07mL torb (10mg/mL) IM- reversed w equal vol antisedan. P was light and needed towel for handling but allowed for oral exam Oral exam: mild calculus, wear and staining, FORLs on the maxillary molars, no bleeding or dc A. URI- mild Dental/Periodontal dz with FORLs Weight loss P. Given topical zorbium P will need dental with adopts or placement. aTT will not allow for medical handling. gaba 100mg PO BID indef (seems to like tuna/chicken) Recheck in 2 days to see if p is eating some of the medical feed still. If not eating, will need placement asap

4/19/2025

BAR, food trays and med trays look empty, added monitoring log for feeding.

4/23/2025

Progress exam: URI day 7 recheck Subjective: QBAR, no C/S/V/D. Eating well Objective: EYES: Clear, no discharge LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge noted MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed URI PLAN: Per standing orders -CTM, recheck on 3 days

4/28/2025

Progress exam: URI day 10 recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. Eating well Objective: EYES: Clear, no discharge LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge noted MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed URI appears resolved PLAN: Per standing orders -Removed URI signage from kennel -CTM on daily rounds while in QACC

4/30/2025

Progress exam Subjective: BAR, in den; hissing when approached kennel, tense body position Objective (cageside exam): Eyes: Clear bilaterally, no discharge Oronasal: No nasal discharge. Lungs: Eupneic Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Assessment: Apparently healthy No neurological or clinical signs consistent with rabies Plan: CTM on rounds Reassess on day 10 of observation

5/9/2025

On 05/09/2025 Trunchbull was examined. The patient has appropriate mentation at this time (no neurological signs present) and has not exhibited any neurological signs while at QACC.

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 5. Red

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

During intakes minimum handling was done.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Trunchbull was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on her behavior history in a home environment. During intakes minimum handling was done.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 4/8/25 FB58 In her den and hidden from view - when I place down a tray with squeeze up, she hisses and then pokes her head out, face and shoulders tense and eyes wide. She begins to eat and I click to mark each time she does. She will pause and look at me lip licking before she returns to eating. Hisses and growls as I place a cover on her cage door. 4/13/25 Vol. Trunchbull was in her den. I could see her face peeking out. As soon as the kennel door was opened, I heard her swat the inside wall of the den. She hissed and grumbled continuously. I put some treats in the kennel and ended the interaction. She watched me from the opening of the den as I spoke softly to her, but she was not receptive to interacting with me today. 4/16/25 FB32 Lying down in loaf position with a neutral body and eyes. Becoming under the weather, coughing. When spoken to and opening the door, she hisses with her ears flattened, and then sneezes. She sits up and wipes the mucus off her nose with her paw. She ignores treats offered, and then growls when reaching close. Spent some time slow blinking, sweet talking, and clam in her presence. Kept interaction short to reduce stress. 4/17/25 FB32 Lying down in loaf position in litter box. Prepare for den transfer to bring to medical. Hisses when reaching close. Swats and bats and garbs and bites when attempting to nudge him through the portal door with the safety pole. 4/24/25 FB79 In the front of her kennel, Trunchbell has a relaxed face and body with a loose tail, forward ears and slightly wide eyes. She low meows when i open the kennel and head bunts my hand accepting pets before she gets distracted by the treats i place down and starts to enjoy. While eating her treats she tolerated all pets on her head and down her body with no reaction. 4/28/25 FB61 In cat den upon approach, initially hidden from view. I am able to lure her out with treats (she hisses initially) and I spend the first half of the session clicking and rewarding each time she steps forward for a new treat. By the end of the session she is allowing head pets while eating her temptations! Curious girl - still conflicted. Will continue to build positive associations. 4/30/25 FB58 In her den (moved to holding due to DOH-Scratch), tense face and body and low growls. I shake the box of treats and lightly toss some towards the back of the cage and she stops growling, coming partway out of the den to eat the treats tossed to her. She then comes out fully to continue the dry treats I placed at the front of the cage and watches me with a mostly neutral expression. She then low growls at me as I approach again but stops once I slip some squeeze up into the cage. Once she has finished the squeeze up, she starts to low growl again and when I slowly offer my hand out to the closed cage door, she hisses/spits with a raised paw. Possibly extra upset by the move from Sun Porch to Holding?? 5/5/25 FB79 GAN

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate

VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty

CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Shy ,Calm,Affectionate,Timid,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: Trunchbull can present conflicting behavior and appear interested in interactions but once the cage door is open, begin to low growl, hiss or lunge. Trunchbull has a previous scratch incident that occurred when a volunteer was attempting to get her litterbox in order to clean in. When they reached in to grab Trunchbull's litterbox, Trunchbull swatted their right hand leaving a small superficial scratch.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

Recommendations comments:: Due to the behavior seen in shelter and needing a longer time to warm up, the behavior team feels Trunchbull would do best in an adult-only home where they would be able to acclimate in a calm environment.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: 4/6/25 Inside of the den, Trunchbull is backed into the corner with wide/dilated eyes; she starts to scan the room behind the assessor as her ears begin to tilt. She has no interest in treats that were offered and turned her head away when the assessor slowly brought their hand close so she can sniff. Trunchbull avoided eye contact with her body still crouched in the corner and hunched in shoulders as she tolerated pets on head as well as down and around her body but with no reaction. Pick up was not attempted at this time to limit FAS. 5/7/25 Upon re-eval, Trunchbull is at the front of her cage and rubbing along the cage door as the assessor is working in the room - she appears to be soliciting attention and watches them with a curious face, sitting with a neutral body. She vocalizes as they approach and as they open the cubby door slightly, she begins to low growl and they toss a few dry treats in before closing the cubby door. As the door is closed, she lunges and hisses at the glass. Appears to be returning to being more agitated, less tolerant of interaction but conflicted as she solicits attention. When the cubby door is opened again and the assessor slowly offers the Assess-A-Hand, Trunchbull lunges again and swats at the hand. Pick up is not attempted. Trunchbull is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. She has tried to swat, scratch, is extremely fearful in the shelter environment and does not currently tolerate much petting or handling. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.