Animal Profile

Sarah 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.

Let's get to know each other a bit more...

What my friends at ACC say about me: I have lived with cats in my previous home. I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 13 lbs

6/28/2018

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 8 weeks Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : stray, came in with another kitten Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior - hissing in cage but once out of the cage easy to handle Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective P =wnl R =wnl BCS=4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: kitten dentition, no oral lesions PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI, no MGTs, no vular d/c MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Underage Prognosis: Good Plan: Rec placement for weight gain CTM while at BACC SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to underage

7/12/2018

Progress exam History : stray 6/28, came in with another kitten. Sent to foster. Subjective: Foster reports sneezing. BARH. Sneezing with URI signs. Will return to foster for treatment. Objective P =wnl R =wnl BCS=4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no ocular discharge noted, mild purulent nasal d/c Oral Exam: kitten dentition, no oral lesions PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic, sneezing and congested ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI, no MGTs, no vular d/c MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: URI Prognosis: Good Plan: Dispensed doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID x10d until 7/22, recheck day 7 Will return to foster for treatment

7/25/2018

Pre-op exam History : stray 6/28, came in with another kitten. Sent to foster. 7/12-returned from foster with URI. Returned to foster with doxycycline. Subjective: Foster reports URI has resolved-no more csvd. BARH. Objective P =wnl R =wnl BCS=4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no ocular or nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: middle adult incisors erupting, the rest is kitten dentition, no oral lesions PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic, sneezing and congested ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI, no MGTs, no vular d/c MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Apparently healthy Prognosis: Good Plan: Ok for surgery tomorrow

7/12/2018

dispensed 10 days of 0.2 doxycycline

7/26/2018

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed on ventral abdomen.

6/26/2026

Behavior Medication Consult Feline Behavior is requesting Gabapentin due to high FAS, hissing, growling, or swatting. Plan: Gabapentin 100 mg (capsule, open and mix into high value treat/food) PO BID indefinitely.

6/26/2026

DVM Intake Exam History: Owner surrender Estimated age: Approx 8 years Microchip noted on Intake? Positive Subjective: BAR, no c/s/v/d noted Observed behavior: Growling and hissing when approached, sedated with d/t/k 0.15 ml IM of each Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? - no Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS = 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular discharge, no nasal discharge noted, ears - mild waxy brown discharge AU Oral Exam: mm pink and moist, CRT <2; mild-mod tartar, stage II-3 ddz; 1cm circular focal ulcerated swelling at right maxillary lip; irregularly shaped, pale pink mass ~1cm at caudal tongue PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NMA, SSP; Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female spayed, tattoo noted MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat - except alopecia/barbering + hyperpigmentation at ventral abdomen and medial thighs CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally normal Assessment: Ulcer/swelling of maxillary lip - suspect EGC Lingual mass - suspect EGC Overweight Overgrooming - ro allergy +/- behavioral Dental disease, stage II-III Prognosis: Fair to good Plan: CBC/CHEM/T4/UA (cysto) Full antisedan reversal, smooth recovery Gabapentin in shelter for FAS Recommend HA diet trial with placement for overgrooming, EGC. May need pred taper vs atopica. CTM closely while at QACC *photos of oral lesions uploaded to vetdocs

6/27/2026

CB: Hct 30.9 (L) *normal is 31.0; monocytes 0.501 (H), eosinophils 1.516 (H) CHEM: Glucose 186 (H) T4: wnl UA: protein 2+ (H) Interpretation: -Very mild anemia - ro inflammation vs infection vs transient/normal variant -Eosinophilia - ro allergy (suspected EGC) vs other -Hyperglycemia - likely stress -Proteinuria - ro artifact vs true PLAN: Monitor suspected EGC lesions while in shelter

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 4. Orange

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Kitten did not allow to much handling. Kitten was hissing and trying to flee. Counselor was able to collar but had to take photo inside carrier

Date of Intake: 6/22/2026

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

Basic Information:: Sarah is a 8-year-old cat that lived with her owner for 6 years.

Previously lived with:: adults and other cats

How is this cat around strangers?: Sarah is shy around new people and will hide initially.

How is this cat around children?: Sarah has not experience with children.

How is this cat around other cats?: Sarah is tolerant around familiar cats and has lied with one in her previous home.

How is this cat around dogs?: Sarah does not have experience with dogs.

Behavior Notes: Sarah is a timid cat that takes a while to warm up to new people. She will also run away if you attempt to picker her up for any reason including putting in a carrier as well as trimming her nails.

Bite history:: Sarah has not known bite/scratch history.

Energy level/descriptors:: low

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know: Srah is a couch potato that prefers contact on her own terms. She is independent and usually likes to be in a room alone or people watching from a distance. Sarah is not picky and will eat most food/treat types as well as being used to uncovered and covered litterboxes with any type of litter.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Indoor Cat Previously lived with: Adults and other cats. Behavior toward strangers: Sarah is shy around new people and will hide initially. Behavior toward children: Sarah has not experience with children. Behavior toward cats: Sarah is tolerant around familiar cats and has lied with one in her previous home. Behavior toward dogs: Sarah does not have experience with dogs. Bite or Scratch history: The previous owner states that a few years ago, Sarah was startled by the child in the home and ended up scratching the child in the homes in the face splitting her lip. Sarah has not broken skin since then. Energy level/descriptors: Low Other notes: Sarah is a couch potato that prefers contact on her own terms. She is independent and usually likes to be in a room alone or people watching from a distance. Sarah is not picky and will eat most food/treat types as well as being used to uncovered and covered litterboxes with any type of litter. Sarah is a timid cat that takes a while to warm up to new people. She will also run away if you attempt to picker her up for any reason including putting in a carrier as well as trimming her nails. Upon intake, she did not allow to much handling. She was hissing and trying to flee.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 6/29/26 FB61 In cat den upon approach, body and face initially hidden from view. I open the kennel door and when I lift her den cover she hisses and swats her den door hard. Since she is so stressed, I do not push petting at this time. I keep the interaction brief and I leave her some treats and a toy to explore later. She remains hidden and does not engage with her treats for the duration of time I'm on the second floor. Needs more time. 7/7/26 Sarah is in her box. I open the kennel door and offer her some push up treat on a tool. She sniffs it, moves slightly so she can see me better, and lets out a low growl. I pull back the tool and close the kennel. I make a tray of temptation/push up treat to leave her. As I push it towards the opening of her box with a tool I hear a sharp hiss. I ended the interaction. 7/12/26 FB25 Sarah is in her den upon approach. She can be heard hissing when I enter. I slowly place some treats in and she steps forward and begins swatting, hissing with a wide mouth. With the door closed, I slow blink at her through the glass. She continues to hiss and growl loudly. When she stops hissing, I slow blink for a few more moments and then end the interaction here. Adding her to Fraidy Cat Club, hopefully can de-sensitize her to having people approach her in kennel and continue to build positive associations.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Timid,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: Please see relevant behavior flyers.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children

Recommendations comments:: Due to Sarah's behavior during evaluation and the fact that she has no prior experience living with children apart from a prior scratch incident when startled, the feline behavior team recommends a home with no children below the age of 13.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Upon approach, Sarah is crouched low in the back of her kennel. Her limbs are tucked tightly beneath her and she has forward ears. When the assessor opens the kennel door, she begins hissing and low growling. She remains in place and begins lip-licking when the assessor gets closer. She tolerates all petting with a scratcher tool, remaining still as it is run along her body and over her head. She seems to lean slightly into the touch on her head and slow blinks at the assessor, though remains stiff and attempts to inch farther away into the corner. No pick up is attempted at this time due to signs of FAS. Sarah tolerates attention and petting but appears fearful or stressed in the shelter. She may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. We recommend this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents. Due to the behavior shown, she may not be a great fit for young children. Any home with older children prepared to adopt this cat should conduct a thorough interaction and endeavor to monitor this cat around their children to prevent these behaviors from being reinforced.