Animal Profile

Shock 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/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 Shock 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/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: 16.34 lbs

Medical Notes

9/13/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: approx 8-10 years based on dentition and conformation Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: agency Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - growling, hissing, airplane airs, sedated as precaution Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? N Objective: T = np P = wnl R = wnl BCS 8/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: moderate -severe wear and staining to visible dentition with appearance of decay over the maxillary molars (see photos) PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated, overconditioned U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Dental dz -moderate/severe Obese Prognosis: fair Plan: intake exam and tasks sedated with 0.14mL dex/torb- added in 0.14 ket, added in additional 0.02mL dex IM, still growling but able to perform exam reversed with equal vol antisedan IM awaiting sort SURGERY: Prior altered

9/14/2026

Bloodwork interpretation CBC - - Marginal thrombocytosis (450K H) r/o stress vs physiologic variation vs other Biochemistry - - Moderate hyperglycemia (350H) r/o stress vs DM vs other - Mild hypochloremia (108L) r/o GI losses vs other TT4 2.3N ADD free catch urine sample to IDEXX to r/o DM ADD Monitoring sheet Hold off on dental until further workup is performed

9/15/2026

NoSorb placed in litter box, urine collected and send to reference lab.

9/17/2026

DVM Progress Exam S/O/A: -QAR, activity 2/3, hissed once, remaining at back of kennel for visual assessment. -Eating well; prefers wet food but also eating dry. -No C/S/V/D noted. -UA: USG 1.032, trace protein, 2–5 WBC/hpf, 0–2 RBC/hpf, no bacteria, negative glucose/ketones; no evidence of glucosuria despite prior hyperglycemia. -Prior hyperglycemia most consistent with stress hyperglycemia; DM less likely given negative glucosuria. -Mildly decreased USG; significance unclear; no recheck in shelter currently clinically indicated. P: -CTM through routine shelter operations procedures. -Add Gabapentin 100 mg PO BID indefinitely for high FAS and possible oral pain. -Recommend dental care post placement.

9/24/2026

Pre Surgical Exam S: BARH - in den hissing and growling pink moist mm at distance no c/s/v/d reported today O: EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge, corneas clear L: Eupneic at distance MSK: Ambulatory x4 CNS: Appropriate mentation A: Apparently healthy adult DSH ASA grade 1 P: OK for surgery

9/24/2026

Feline Dental PRE OP: P was sedated as per surgical protocol (DKM). All arcades were locally blocked with bupivacaine for surgical extractions. INTRA OP: The following dentition were surgically extracted due to complete furcation and/or periapical lucency on dental radiographs and/or mobility and/or significant pocketing. The surgical extraction sites were closed with 4-0 Monocryl in a simple interrupted/cruciate pattern(s): 309, 409 The following non-viable dentition was extracted without the use of a flap: 104, 106, 108, 109 204, 208, 209 The following dentition was absent: N/A The remaining viable dentition was scaled and polished: 101-103, 107 201-203, 206,207 301-308 401-408 POST OP: P monitored closely until sternal / ambulatory Zorbium applied ~4hrs post dental ADD Onsior 12mg (~1.6mg/kg) PO SID x2d (P received SQ today, so start tomorrow) OK to continue gabapentin as RXd Wet food only 14 days Surgeon: 2681

9/26/2026

Progress exam: dental with extractions on 9/24 S/O: No monitoring log up but care staff reported low appetite yesterday and today BAR, sitting in den, appears slightly squished in den. No ocular or nasal discharge. No swelling, discharge or discomfort appreciated from mouth/face. A: Healing well post op P: Monitoring log placed and ok to move up to Holding to allow for greater movement and comfort *Wet food only for another 12 days *Brief appetite and comfort recheck in 2 days

10/1/2026

DVM Progress Exam - Dental Recheck S/O: -BAR, E/D well. -s/p dental procedure 1 week ago. -Visual assessment only; no drooling, facial asymmetry, grimace or other outward indication of oral discomfort noted. A: -Appears clinically stable s/p dental procedure. P: -Pulled "Wet Food Only" sign. -CTM through routine shelter operations practices.

10/17/2026

PU/PD reported on rounds board; recent bw showed hyperglycemia without glucosuria (suspected stress hyperglycemia) and sl low USG (1.032). Monitoring log in place notes polydipsia yesterday. S/O: QAR, good appetite - ate dry and wet, no c/s/v/d noted, no ocular or nasal discharge, eupneic. A: Pu/pd - ro DM vs CKD vs other P: Scheduled recheck bloodwork CTM while at QACC

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 4. Orange

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake, fearful and growling. handled minimally.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Shock was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on his behavior history in a home environment. Upon intake, fearful and growling. handled minimally.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 9/17/26 FB79 Shock was at the front of the kennel where i lifted the kennel cover; he had wide eyes and his ears forward before he darted into the den with a mid level tail. I entered the kennel and left him a treats with a catnip toy. After a while with the light show playing in the dark room - i entered the room and could see him at the top of the kennel watching the light show but as i slowly approached his kennel he jumped down and slowly entered the den to avoid being seen. 9/23/26 FB25 I lifted Shock's kennel cover to allow him to watch a light show in the room as I played music. He hissed at first, but then settled, resting his head on his arms and watching the lights. I slid some treats into his kennel and he growled as I approached, but once the door is shut, he eats them in front of me. 9/27/26 FB25 Shock is sitting in the center of his kennel in a loaf position. He lets out some low growling as I approach, his ears turning downward, but he settles when I just sit and slow blink at him through the glass. He returns slow blinks, eventually resting his head, his ears becoming more neutral. He growls again when I slide treats in, but calms as I speak softly to him and do not approach further. He doesn't eat them in front of me, but when I walk away, I observe him get up and finish the dish. 9/29/26 FB25 Shock did well today! He was resting inside his flip bed and initially hissed when I lifted the kennel cover. I sat quietly nearby, and he began returning slow blinks and appeared fairly relaxed. He hissed again when I opened the door to slide in treats, but did not escalate as I left the door open and spoke softly. His ears turned slightly downward and he appeared uncomfortable, so I closed the door and continued slow blinking and speaking softly through the glass. He relaxed again and returned slow blinks. As soon as I moved away, he came forward and ate all of his treats. 10/05/26 FB47 Shock is in his flip bed upon approach. His face and body remain neutral as I open the door and greet him. I slowly nudge a tray of treats using a tool. As the tool approaches he hisses and growls his face tensing. I retract the tool and he happily eats his treats. After this I sit in front of his kennel with the door open. I talk to him quietly his face and body relax. 10/7/26 FB25 Shock is resting inside his flip bed. As I'm standing in front of his kennel with treats, he stretches his arms out in a relaxed way, snuggling into the blanket in front of him. It is very cute! He growls and tilts his ears downward when I open the kennel door, but calms as I place treats in and leave the door cracked, talking softly to him as he eats. He seems much more curious and relaxed. 10/10/26 FB79 Today, Shock displayed the same behaviors as the previous enrichment note above.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Shy ,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: At the time of his evaluation Shock appears to be struggling significantly to adjust to the shelter environment. This may have been additionally affected by him not having a cage cover or much room to move or hide in the single cage he was in. He presented with a very tense face and body, eyes wide and dilated, and pressed against the back of his cage. He does not tolerate much interaction or touch, and escalates quickly to defensive aggression due to his incredibly high level of FAS.

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 Shock would do best in an adult-only home where they would be able to acclimate in a calm environment.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: 9/11/26 On approach, Shock is laying at the back of the cage with a tense face and body, eyes wide and dilated, and ears tilted. He flinches as the cage door is opened, and tries to press back further into the back wall. As the assessor offers the scratcher tool out to him, he begins to low growl. Once contact is made, he immediately begins to hiss and jerks away before swatting and holding the tool down. This behavior is repeated when the assessor tries to make contact one more time and he begins to fail. The interaction is ended, and pick up is not attempted. 10/11/26 Upon approach, Shock is sitting on the top ledge in the kennel. He watches the assessor with slightly wide eyes, his face mostly neutral. He remains calm as they open the door and slide in a dish of treats. Once the door is closed, he hops down and eats them eagerly. When the door is slowly cracked open again, he begins low growling and his ears turn downward. When a scratcher tool is used to pet over his back and head, he hisses twice and then swats hard at the tool several times, the growling becoming louder. He is more curious of interaction since his arrival however he is still not yet open to touch. No pick up is attempted. Shock is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. He has tried to swat, 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.