Animal Profile

Furby 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 Furby 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. What my friends at ACC say about me: I have lived with cats in my previous home. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. Cheek and chin scratches make me so happy!

My medical notes are...

Weight: 8.6875 lbs

Medical Notes

12/21/2025

Microchip Scan:negative Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: nervous,but allowed handling Sex: F/I Estimated Age: 5yrs Subjective: o/s Eyes:wnl Ears:wnl Oral Exam:wnl Nose:wnl Abdomen: wnl Musculoskeletal: bcs 5/9, wnl Integument:wnl Mentation: barh, ambx4 Preliminary Assessment: healthy Plan: dvm intake, RV ,CT, spay

12/27/2025

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5 yrs Microchip noted on Intake? Negative Scan History: O/S Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior - Fearful, hiding in den, low level warnings (hissing), did not escalate, allowed all handling with gentle restraint Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild tartar forming upper premolars (limited oral exam) PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non-painful, no masses palpated U/G: F, no spay scar found MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Early periodontitis Prognosis: Good Plan: Recommend follow-up on dental care when placed

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

If yes, Please elaborate:: Access to a litterbox in the home: Yes Used the bathroom outdoors: Not reported Litter boxes in the home: 1 Litter box location(s): Other Other location: In the kitchen next to window Type of litter box: Uncovered Other type: Not reported Type of litter: Unscented Other type: Not reported Spraying: No Spraying location(s): Not reported Able to see outdoor cats: Yes

Basic Information:: Name: Furry Age: 1-3 years old Color: Grey Tuxedo Sex: Male / Macho Altered: No Declawed: No Surrender Reason: My landlord says no pets; Length of time owned: 3 Where the previous owner got this cat: I have the mother

Previously lived with:: Adults, Other Cats, Children

How is this cat around strangers?: Shy & Timid

How is this cat around children?: Shy & Timid

How is this cat around other cats?: Curious

How is this cat around dogs?: Curious

Behavior Notes: If they hiss, growl, swat, or bite - these behaviors are usually: Defensive How this cat reacts when someone... - Trims their nails: Never done - Brushes their coat: Hisses - Picks up/holds: Struggles or squirms - Places them in a carrier: Struggles or squirms, Hisses, Bites

Bite history:: Previous bite/scratch to a person: Yes Did the bite/scratch break skin: No Date of last bite/scratch: 10/2/2021 Previous bite/scratch to another animal: Yes Did either animal need vet care: No Date of last bite/scratch to an animal: 12/10/2025 Additional info: She was sleeping and the other cat bothers her and want to jump on her

Energy level/descriptors:: Low (mostly lays around)

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know: Description of this cat most of the time: Quiet Additional info: Not reported Areas the cat had access to: Outdoors Additional info: Not reported Where the cat spent most time: At the window Additional info: Not reported How the cat likes to play: Stalks and pounces on feet Additional info: Not reported How often the cat got interactive playtime: Rarely (once a month or less) Additional info: Not reported This cat likes to scratch on: Cardboard / Carton, Rough rope Additional info: Not reported Previous owner's favorite things about the cat: Very calm cat , sleeps a lot Behavior issues noted: Hides in fear, Has litter box accidents, Scratches furniture Additional info: Not reported Type of food the cat eats: Both wet and dry food Brands of food: Any really , she don't really like seafood but she will eat it Favorite treats: Anything

KNOWN HISTORY:: Previously lived with: Adults, Other Cats, Children Behavior toward strangers: Shy & Timid Behavior toward children: Shy & Timid Behavior toward cats: Curious Behavior toward dogs: Curious Bite or Scratch history: Yes, Furby has been involved in bite/ scratch incidents with both a person and another cat in the home, none of which broke skin. It was reported that Furby was sleeping and the other cat bothers her and want to jump on her. Litter box training: Furby had access to 1 uncovered litterbox and used unscented litter. Energy level/descriptors: Low (mostly lays around) Other notes: Furby will hiss when having her coat brushed. She will struggle and squirm when being picked up/held. She will struggle, squirm, hiss and bite when being placed in a carrier. Furby has never had her nails trimmed, making her behavior unknown. Furby is a quiet, calm female cat who spends much of her time resting or observing her surroundings from a window, with regular access to the outdoors. She engages in limited interactive play, though she will occasionally stalk and pounce on moving feet. Furby prefers scratching surfaces such as cardboard, cartons, and rough rope. According to her previous owner, she is a very relaxed cat who sleeps frequently. Some behavior concerns have been noted, including hiding when fearful, occasional litter box accidents, and scratching furniture.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 12/22 Furby is hiding in her cubby when staff approaches. She is laying down with all four paws untucked. Her eyes are wide and fixated on staff as they approach. She hisses when staff comes close to the kennel door to unlock it. Staff slowly opens the kennel door and gently places a some frozen enrichment on the ledge. Staff ends the interaction there in order to minimize FAS. 12/24 Furby is curled up laying down in the back of her cubby. When staff goes to take her food and water bowl Furby hisses, with ears back and spits at staff. Furby takes an aggressive step forward towards the portal to her cubby. Staff pulls their hand out of the kennel with the bowl and Furby backs up and resumes curling back up when staff is out of the main area of the cubby and blinks at staff. Furby repeats the hissing, spitting and lunging when the bowls are placed back in through the side-hole of the cubby. Interaction is ended after to not increase FAS. 1/3 Furby is hiding in her den upon approach. When the den cover is lifted she displays dilated pupils and hisses at staff. Furby is offered slow blinks and hisses again. 1/6 Furby has her head leaning out of her den upon approach. When the shorline cover is lifted and she swats, spits and hisses. When using a stick to close the den, Furby begins to swat and spit at the stick.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Timid,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Furby has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior with extended handling. Fear aggression can occur when a cat perceives a threat and may escalate if they cannot escape. A fearful cat will feel more relaxed when given options, so provide her with the chance to move closer, investigate, or interact with you. Be sure to offer incentive such as treats or play time whenever the cat makes a small positive step. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to desensitize your cat to their fear stimulus.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Furby is hiding in her den upon approach. the den cover is lifted and a finger is slowly pressed against the clear door. Furby immediately swats and and hisses hitting to clear cover. She hisses again lip licking with dilated pupils as the dark cpver is placed back on the den. Furby was hiding in her den upon approach. When the den cover is lifted, her tail was tucked and she offered slow blinks with flat ears. The scratch tool was presented and she twitches her nose while inspecting it. Furby flinches while tolerating petting on her her. Her skin flinches while petting down her back trying to move away. Furby 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 and scratch and 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.