Animal Profile

Oreo 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 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 Oreo 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 plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 19.6 lbs

Medical Notes

12/29/2025

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~ 5-6 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: ACO - Owner Surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Growling and hissing in den. Sedated for exam and tasks. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective P = 176 R = Eupneic BCS = 9/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Mostly clean adult dentition, mild staining, mild focal gingivitis at maxillary canines, pink mm. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Intact male, both testes descended. Externally normal MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat. Obese. Solitary broken toenails on both hindlimbs, no active bleeding. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally normal Assessment Obese Otherwise apparently healthy MI cat Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake exam and tasks Sedation (Adequate): Butorphanol 0.5mg/kg - 0.5mL IM Ketamine - 0.1mL IM Dexmedetomidine 0.1mL IM Atipamezole 0.1mL IM CBC/CHEM/T4 to IDEXX- Pending SURGERY: Okay for surgery

12/30/2025

CBC: eosinophils 0.106 (L) CHEM: Glucose 224 (H) T4: wnl Interpretation: Hyperglycemia - likely stress (patient had to be sedated for exam). PLAN: CTM while at QACC

1/2/2026

recheck, possible URI? Noted to have ocular dc when transported, none appreciated on intake, noted to have dc the other day, recheck S/O- visual exam only d/t behavior EENT: no ocular dc appreciated, possible dc OS, possible mild bleph OU but difficult to appreciated behind the window of the kennel, approached closer to kennel with flashlight and p lunged and struck at glass. No nasal dc, eupneic HL: eupneic A. Possible ocular dc P. Recheck eyes with sedation/neuter pending release of DOH-B start MF BID x 3 days start gaba 100mg BID indef in care recheck in 3 days

1/6/2026

DOH release visual exam S/O: Patient is BAR in top of cubby, blepharospasm OU, low appetite. Hissing when attempting to approach, neurologically normal. A. Normal neuro P. OK to release from DOH hold

1/6/2026

Progress exam Patient cleared from DOH hold today and okayed for sedation/anesthesia/neuter Noted by staff to have crusty eyes. On visual cageside exam, patient has OU blepharospasm and periocular crusting. Appetite has been noted as poor for multiple days (3 on monitoring sheet), food appears undisturbed in kennel. Two piles of bilious vomit noted on cubby where patient rests S/O: BAR, hissing and growling on approach, unable to examine without sedation Sedated exam: EENT: periocular crusting OU, crusted ocular discharge, no nasal discharge. Nictitans possibly lightly icteric. Lower eyelids on lateral canthus curling inwards leading to hair rubbing on corneas OU. Oral: generalized mild tartar, no major lesions H/L: no murmurs or arrhythmias, lungs clear Abd: Soft, no foreign material or masses palpable UG: male intact, 2 testicles MSI: no crepitus on long bones, not observed to ambulate. Skin dirty, no live fleas, possible light icteric shade to abdomen. Neuro: sedated; was bar and appropriate pre-sedation. A. Obese anorexic cat Vomiting noted today r/o gastroenteritis vs hepatic lipidosis vs other chronic conditions Bilateral entropion r/o due to BCS vs inflammation vs structural Possible icterus r/o hepatic lipidosis P. Sedated with: 0.9 DKT IM - provided adequate sedation - 2 view abdominal radiographs: no foreign material noted, no signs of GI obstruction, stomach empty, possible mineralization (fat vs LN) on retroperitoneal area dorsal to colon. - fluorescein stain: no uptake OU - cbc/chem/t4 to lab - neutered - see neuter report - 200mls SQ fluids once - 0.9ml cerenia SQ once - mirataz 1/4 inch strip on AS pinna - onsior 0.9ml SQ once Recheck appetite, mentation, vomiting tomorrow. Due to behavior, it is unlikely that further hands on treatment will be feasible; if patient continues to decline recommend ARL. Patient would benefit from surgical entropion repair to prevent chronic corneal ulceration. Recommend with placement.

1/6/2026

[Surgery Template - Cat Neuter] Was this cat a Cryptorchid? No If so, describe surgical process: Routine Feline Neuter Self tie of spermatic cord Green Linear Tattoo Placed near Midline Surgeon: 2195 Additional Note:

1/7/2026

Progress exam, bloodwork results S/O: QAR on shelf, hisses when approached, possibly ate very small amt dry food, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: OU blepharospasm with mild mucoid discharge LUNGS: Eupneic CNS: Appropriate mentation CBC: eosinophils 0.108 (L) CHEM: cholesterol 82 (L) T4: wnl Interpretation: NSF A: Obese Anorexia vs hyporexia Vomiting - not noted today Conjunctivitis + entropion No appreciable icterus or hyperbilirubinemia/hepatopathy P: Restart medical feedings and monitor appetite on rounds Behavior precludes handling for treatment Recheck appetite in 2 days

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 4. Orange

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

KNOWN HISTORY:: Oreo was brought in with limited information on his behavior history in a home environment. Dispatch Dec 29 2025 12:21PM Client STATES THAT ON FRIDAY, 12/26 AT 9:30PM HER VACCINATED, UNALTERED, B&W 6YO CAT "OREO" SCRATCHED HER ON THE RIGHT FOOT WHEN SHE STOPPED RUBBING HIM. Client DROPPED THE OBJECT THAT SHE HAD IN HER HAND AND YELLED "NO" TO OREO. OREO GROWLED AND JUMPED ON Client , BITING AND SCRATCHING HER ON THE LEFT ARM AND ON THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF THE STOMACH, DRAWING BLOOD. Client BEGAN TO CRY AND YELL, SO HER 11YO DAUGHTER BEGAN TO SPRAY WATER ON THE CAT TRYING TO HELP MOM. OREO STARTS TO ATTACK THE CHILD, BITING AND SCRATCHING BOTH HANDS, DRAWING BLOOD. Client CALLED 911 AND 2 OFFICERS ARRIVED IMMEDIATELY. THEY RUFUSED TO REMOVE THE CAT AND TOLD Client TO KEEP THE CAT IN THE BEDROOM AND ADVISED HER TO CONTACT ANIMAL CONTROL. Client & HER MINOR CHILD WENT TO THE HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT AFTER NYPD LEFT. ON SATURDAY AT 3PM WHEN Client CAME BACK HOME, SHE WENT TO PUT FOOD AND WATER DOWN FOR OREO AND OREO JUMPED ON HER AGAIN, BITING AND SCRATCHING HER LEFT FOOT, DRAWING BLOOD. Client CLEANED UP THAT WOUND AT HOME. Client STATES THAT OREO HAS ATTACKED HER NUMEROUS TIMES THIS PAST YEAR AND DOES NOT FEEL HE SHOULD BE REHOMED DUE TO HIS AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR. Field Oreo was under the bed inside childs bedroom. When I approached the bed I heard Oreo growling and hissing. When he attempted to run out of the room I netted him Oreo was erratic and biting the net, trying to attack me when I tried to get the zipper. Once out of the net into the den he still attempted to swat and hiss. Oreos eyes seemed to have excess fluid and he would blink a lot with a strong smell of pneumonia coming from his litter box.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 12/30/25 FB06 Oreo is laying on the ledge with a neutral face and eyes, ears are forward. He has no reaction to the door opening and no reaction to the scratcher approaching. He tolerates some head pets with the scratcher. 12/31/25 FB20 Oreo is laying on the shelf. He sniffs scratcher tool and seems to enjoy some head pets, leaning in slightly. He leans forward to sniff squeeze up but does not eat while I am present. 1/2/26 FB58 Sitting up on the shelf with a tense face and body, eyes squinted and ears tilted - he hisses hard when he sees me and the cage door is opened, backing away and hunched. He shows no interest in the dry treats offered, and when I check back they are still there. I offer a tray with squeeze up and cat nip, and push it closer to him with the scratcher tool. He begins to eat it quickly once I step away. 1/7/26 Fb58 Laying on his shelf, he seems UTW or lethargic - I open the food slot and offer him a tray with squeeze up and catnip. He begins to eat but stops every few licks to look up at me before he continues and I click to mark each time he eats. I offer the scratcher tool and he sniffs it before going back to eating, and even tolerates a few pets on his head as he eats!!! He only begins to low growl when I open the cage door and remove the den to give him more space to move in the cage.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Timid,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,Other

Potential challenges comments:: Please see behavior flyers for more information. The behavior team does not have enough information from the owner to determine the nature of his reported and repeated bite history in his previous home. The behavior team does know that his litterbox was reported to smell strongly of ammonia and that he had an untreated eye infection at the time of his surrender. It is in the realm of possibility that Oreo's medical condition could have exasperated his behavior concerns due to any prolonged discomfort he may have been feeling. Cats can redirect aggressively when they feel pain or discomfort, beginning to unintentionally associate their owner with the discomfort or pain. The conditions surrounding his reported bite incident on Friday 12/26 did likely provoke Oreo further, as spraying him with a water bottle and yelling/dropping an item after the first display of these behaviors are not conducive to calming the cat or redirecting him in any sustainable fashion. Even with all of these considerations, due to a lack of further information provided by the surrendering owner concerning behaviors in the previous home, the behavior team believes it is in Oreo's best interest to be released for Rescue at this time. Oreo can be re-released for adoption in the future as more behavior information is revealed to staff through socialization attempts.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Oreo was lying on his perch as the assessor approached, body and face tense with his ears forward and his tail wrapped tightly around his body. Oreo made eye contact when spoken to and he squinted his eyes and flattened his ears as the kennel door opened. Oreo tolerated petting along his head and back with the assess-a-hand while growling and backing away slowly. Pick up was not attempted at this time to reduce stress. Due to prior owner history (see separate notes) and a bite/scratch history, we feel that this cat should be released for rescue at this time.