Animal Profile

Wolfy is on the at-risk list due to behavior. S/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 her stress levels, it is in his/her 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. 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 Wolfy is on the at-risk list due to behavior. S/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 her stress levels, it is in his/her 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 would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I prefer to call the shots and enjoy coming to you when I'm ready for pets. I have potential behavior challenges that staff will address with you when you meet me.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 4.63 lbs

Medical Notes

10/7/2025

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5m based on dentition/size Microchip noted on intake? scanned negative History: Stray initially taken in by finder and went to local vet who did initial vaccines (Rabies, FVRCP, FelV) along with pyrantel and Revolution on 10/4/25 Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - fearful; hiding in back of den, tries to flee but tolerates all handling Is there evidence of Cruelty? no Is there evidence of Neglect? no Is there evidence of Trauma? no Objective P = 200 R = 24 BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Mostly adult dentition; left maxillary canine still has deciduous canine but it is very loose and adult tooth is already erupted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, grade I parasternal heart murmur, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI; 2 testicles descended MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Approx. 5m MI DSH Grade I HM (r/o physiologic vs underlying cardiac dz) Prognosis: good Plan: intake tasks SURGERY: Okay for surgery

10/22/2025

Issue List: - exposed to parvo virus QAR not eating EENT: nasal discharge noted; referred upper airway sounds H/L: referred upper airway sounds U/G: MI MSI: normal hair coat CNS: Mentation quiet A) - referred airway sounds- URI signs/polyp - poor appetite - exposure to parvo Parvo test- negative Wolfy shows clinical signs consistent with nasopharyngeal/URI but not necessarily consistent with feline panleukopenia and can be released from quarantine. No further quarantine period or precautions required, continue with regular vaccine schedule and care. Recommend checking for nasopharyngeal polyp at time of neutering

10/24/2025

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. Notes: EXTRA TELAZOL GIVEN (IV)- INDUCTION FERAL DOSE USED DUE TO TEMPERAMENT BLOODY NASAL DISCHARGE POST OP- RECOMMEND CLAVAMOX

11/2/2025

Subjective: DVM Intake Exam Name: Wolfy Animal ID: 238559 Species: Cat Estimated age: 0.5 years Microchip noted on Intake? Positive History: This animal is a return and is now designated as a Department of Health (DOH) animal following a hand bite incident. The animal has a behavior determination level of three. BAR Observed Behavior - NA Evidence of Cruelty seen - No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Evidence of Neglect- No Objective: Cage-side assessment performed. BCS 4/9 Wt = 4.63 lbs (weight from previous visit) EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: NE PLN: NE H/L: Eupneic ABD: NE U/G: MN MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Apparently healthy *ASSESSMENT, INCLUDING PROBLEM LIST WITH DIFFERENTIALS*: -*History of bite incident*: Behavioral vs fear-based vs pain-induced aggression. Prognosis: Good Plan: Pyrantel deworm SURGERY: N/A - already neutered

11/3/2025

On 11/3/25 at approximately 3:00 pm, I examined Wolfy 238559. He has appropriate mentation at this time with no neurologic signs present, and has not exhibited any neurological signs while at ACC.

11/4/2025

[Post Surgical Exam] Attitude/demeanor: [BAR Appetite: [eating well] 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: no]

11/7/2025

Progress exam: URI noted on rounds Subjective: BAR, no C/V/D. Sneezing noted, Sneeze marks on kennel door. Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed URI PLAN: Per standing orders -Under the weather sign placed on kennel -Start fortiflora PO q24h x10 days -CTM, recheck in 3 days

11/14/2025

Progress exam: URI day 7 recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. AS:1 Objective: EYES: Clear LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed URI PLAN: Per standing orders -CTM, recheck in 3 days

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of Intake: 11/2/2025

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

Basic Information:: DSH black cat who was surrendered to ACC after running into the clients home.

Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 1 other cat

How is this cat around strangers?: Hides initially, prefers contact on his own terms, may hiss or bite if boundaries are pushed.

How is this cat around children?: No experience.

How is this cat around other cats?: Hides initially, prefers contact on his own terms, may hiss if boundaries are pushed.

How is this cat around dogs?: No experience.

Behavior Notes: Has never had his nails trimmed, coat brushed, been picked up, held, or placed in a carrier.

Bite history:: Yes, one incident with a person. Did not require medical attention.

Energy level/descriptors:: Low

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know: He is a quiet, independent, and fearful cat who prefers contact on his own terms and watching from afar. He spends most of his time in the kitchen or bathroom of his home. He is not very interested in paly but enjoys scratching on carpet and fabric surfaces just as much as he enjoys snacking on Purina brand treats. He is accustomed to eating both wet and dry food and having access to an uncovered litterbox with unscented clumping or clay litter located in the bathroom or hallway of his home.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived in home for 1 week Previously lived with: 1 adult, other cats Behavior towards strangers: Shy and timid. Behavior toward children: No experience. Behavior toward cats: Friendly and outgoing. Behavior toward dogs: No experience. Bite or Scratch history: Yes, when brought home, the client opened the adoption box and it startled Wolfy. The client closed the box and when he reopened he attempted to grab Wolfy out of the box with his hand and Wolfy bit and released on the hand. Litter box training: He is accustomed to a covered litterbox with any kind of litter located in a quiet area of his home. Energy level/descriptors: Medium Other notes: Wolfy is a friendly but shy cat, he's not picky with food or treats but prefers contact on his own terms. Has never had their nails trimmed, coat brushed or been picked up/held for long. Will stress meow when in a carrier. Upon intake staff was unable to collar due to FAS. Kitten was placed in a den.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 10/09/25 FB61 Hunched on top of kuranda bed, body and face tense with his tail curled around his feet. He hisses when I open the kennel door and he flattens his ears as I leave him a tray of squeeze-ups. He remains focused on me until I close the kennel door, then he begins to eat his treats. I slow-blink and speak to him softly before ending the session. Food motivated. Can also benefit from play therapy. 10/11/25 FB79 Little Wolfy is on his kuranda bed curled up asleep; he lifts his head when i open the kennel door and speak. He has no reaction to my words or the tool as he watches me with neutral eyes and forward ears but when slide a tray of tray he slowly leans in while not breaking eye contact with me. After a few moment of encouragement he starts to enjoy. Shyyyy boy needs time. 10/14/25 FB61 Hunched on top of kuranda bed, hissing continuously as I open the kennel door and talk to him softly. He does not eat his treats until I close the kennel door again, however as soon as it's closed he begins to eat his treaties while remaining focused on me. He is tolerant of petting as he eats while flinching and hissing. Needs more time - will continue to build positive associations! 10/17/25 FB79 Wolfy hissed when i opened the kennel door from the top of his kuranda bed, he is curled up with his tail tightly wrapped and lifts his head with wide eyes and forward ears. He has no interest in the treats that i offer or when i speak to him softly. When i use the tool he tenses up arching his back and hunching his shoulders followed by another hiss. 10/23/25 FB58 Laying on his kuranda bed, he tenses and hisses when he sees me, and does little hisses as the cage door is opened. I offer squeeze up out to him as he hisses and place some on the edge of the kuranda bed, which he leans forward to eat. I start to clicker train and mark each time he eats from the tube, eats squeeze up off my finger, dry treats from my palm, and finally takes treats from between my fingers. He gets to the point where he begins to consistently take treats from my fingers but remains wary, and raises his paw once when he gets a little overwhelmed but doesn't swat. 11/17/25 FB61 He's standing in front of his kennel as I approach, body and face tense, eyes bright and alert and tail raised. I open the door and attempt petting him with the scratcher tool but he zips and zooms all around his kennel to avoid touch while hissing and keeping his tail high in the air. I leave him some treats and he hops down to eat them immediately. I try petting him again to see if he would be more tolerant while eating but he continues to retreat rapidly. I slow-blink and speak to him softly through the closed kennel door as he finishes up his squeezies. GAN

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Curious,Timid,Skittish,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,Kitten socialization,Other,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: *Previous Bite Incident* Previous adopter stated on 10/24 when he brought Wolfie home he opened the box and it startled Wolfie. Manuel closed the box and when he reopened he attempted to grab Wolfie out of the box with his right hand but Wolfie bit him on his right hand in between his thumb and pointer finger. It was a bite and release and he did not receive medical attention. Wolfie is a young and under socialized kitten that is past the ideal time for socialization- due to this and limited previous interactions with humans he requires consistent and substantial socialization work to attempt to get him to come around to interacting with humans.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

Recommendations comments:: Due to prior owner history (see separate notes) and a bite we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced cat parent home.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: 10/8/25 Wolfy was hunched in the back of his kennel as the assessor approached, body and face tense with his tail wrapped around his body. Wolfy avoided eye contact when spoken to and he continuously hissed as the kennel door opened. Wolfy tolerated petting along his head and body while hissing again and again. He does not escalate further. 11/4/25 Wolfy was in the back of his kennel cubby when approached. At the sight of the assessor, he softly hisses and peers out into the room. When a scratcher tool is offered with squeeze up, Wolfy sniffs it before eagerly licking the squeeze up. Assessor places a tray of squeeze up and pets Wolfy on his cheeks while he eats. Wolfy tolerates the petting on his cheeks and does not react when tool pets him along his body. Wolfy pushes the squeeze up to the front of the cubby, closer to the assessor. He looks at the assessor with wide eyes. The assessor offers their hand and Wolfy backs up and softly hisses again. When the assessor puts more squeeze up into his tray, he resumes eating. Pick-up is not attempted at this time. 11/13/25 Upon meeting with Wolfie again, he is laying in the middle of the cage after playing with the toys offered to him. As the assessor approaches and moves to open the cage door, Wolfie hisses and quickly jumps up onto the shelf. When the assessor slowly offers out the scratcher tool and attempts to make contact - Wolfie hisses continually and evades all attempts to touch/pet with the tool. He appears as if he is about to flee and the interaction is ended. Pick up is not attempted due to his high level of FAS. Wolfie is a young and under socialized kitten and 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 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.