Animal Profile

Jamal 2.0 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. Jamal 2.0 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. 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. Jamal 2.0 tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. He may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 9.7 lbs

Vet Consultation
Medical Notes

3/1/2025

2/28/2025

2/26/2025

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision.

2/24/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: dentition and conformation consistent w o reported age of 6 years Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: o surrender Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - timid but allowed for handling tasks Is there evidence of Cruelty? N Is there evidence of Neglect? N Is there evidence of Trauma? N Objective T = np P = wnl R = wnl BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, mild light brown ceruminous debris w/out erythema AU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mild wear and staining to visible dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, two scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, circumferential ring of thin hair around the collar region CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Woods lamp: negative Assessment Alopecia around collar region- r/o second to contact allergy, otherwise APH Prognosis: good Plan: intake exam and task awaiting sort SURGERY: Okay for surgery: Y

2/26/2025

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision.

2/28/2025

[Post Surgical Exam] Attitude/demeanor: BAR, at top of kennel, laying down Appetite: Appears to be eating well C/S/V/D: None reported/observed Incision site: No swelling, bruising, or bleeding; sutures appear intact Pain level: Appears comfortable Licking, chewing, or biting surgical site noted: None Reported/observed Additional notes: None -992230

3/1/2025

Reported to have high FAS in shelter *Starting gabapentin 100mg PO q12h, check in with FB in 2 weeks to assess progress

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake, Jamal allowed handling to be removed from carrier but was avoidant of touch. Further handling was not conducted to avoid stress.

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

Basic Information:: Jamal is an approx. 5 year old DSH cat who was surrendered due to owner's housing circumstances.

Previously lived with:: 1 adult

How is this cat around strangers?: When around strangers, Jamal is initially timid/shy and will stress meow but with time, he will warm up and become friendly.

How is this cat around children?: When around children, Jamal is initially timid/shy and will stress meow but with time, he will warm up and become friendly.

How is this cat around other cats?: Jamal has no experience around other cats.

How is this cat around dogs?: Jamal has no experience around dogs.

Behavior Notes: Jamal is reported to struggle/squirm when owner trims his nails, brushes his coat, and picks them up/holds them. In the previous home, Jamal has access to one litterbox that is located in the bedroom. The litterbox is uncovered, has a plastic litterbox liner, and has unscented litter. Jamal would rarely have litterbox accidents and the litterbox would be scooped weekly.

Bite history:: No bite history.

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: No reported medical issues.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 1 Adult Behavior toward strangers: initially timid/shy and will stress meow. With time, will warm up and become friendly. Behavior toward children: initially timid/shy and will stress meow. With time, will warm up and become friendly. Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: In the previous home, Jamal has access to one litterbox that is located in the bedroom. The litterbox is uncovered, has a plastic litterbox liner, and has unscented litter. Jamal would rarely have litterbox accidents and the litterbox would be scooped weekly. Energy level/descriptors: Low Energy Level Other notes: Jamal is reported to struggle/squirm when owner trims his nails, brushes his coat, and picks them up/holds them. Upon intake, Jamal allowed handling to be removed from carrier but was avoidant of touch. Further handling was not conducted to avoid stress.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 2/28/25 FB79 On the top part of his kennel, Jamal has his tail tightly wrapped with forward ears and slightly wide eyes; he slow blinks when i speak to him but flinches when i bring my hand in close to place down treats which he has no interest in. He tenses up with a hunched back and start to back away from the tool when i bring it closer to pet. Jamal's eyes dilate when i use the tool to pet on his head and cheeks as he continues to back away from any contact. 3/4/25 FB58 Sitting on top of his den with a tense face and body, ears tilted and hunched with his tail curled tightly around his body. He begins to low growl and hisses when I move his Gaba treatment tray up onto the den in front of him. He is tolerant of some touch with the scratcher tool but continues to low growl and hiss, and remains tense and hunched throughout. Definitely more stressed than I would like him to be at this point and displaying some defensive aggression. 3/7/25 FB79 Sitting on top of his den, Jamal has his paws tucked away with his tail tightly wrapped and wide/dilated eyes when i open his kennel door. His ears immediately flatten to his head and his harshly hisses when i get closer and speak to him - he continues to hiss and does not tolerate petting with the tool as he backs away from it with his shoulder hunched and the harsh hissing continues. 3/10/25 FB61 In cat den upon approach, little round head poking out with a tense expression. He retreats completely into his den when offered treats.. I do not push petting at this time. Not interested in interaction. Hopefully he eats the treats later when he's feeling more safe.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Timid,Skittish,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Inappropriate elimination,Fearful,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: In the previous home, Jamal 2.0 has access to one litterbox that is located in the bedroom. The litterbox is uncovered, has a plastic litterbox liner, and has unscented litter. Jamal would rarely have litterbox accidents and the litterbox would be scooped weekly. It seems that Jamal 2.0 would at times have litter box accidents but it would happen rarely. His litter box was cleaned weekly which may have been the cause of some of these accidents.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

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 Jamal 2.0 would do best in an adult-only home where they would be able to acclimate in a calm environment.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: On approach, Jamal 2.0 is in his den and completely hidden from view - he cannot be coaxed out when spoken to softly or when offered treats. When the den cover is lifted, he is sitting with a tense face and body, eyes wide and dilated, and pressed against the back of the den. When the scratcher tool is slowly introduced into the den, he tenses but is tolerant of touch as he remains tense and frozen. When the tool is removed, he comes out of the den and quickly moves up onto the shelf where he sits curled up with a tense face and body. Jamal 2.0 tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. He may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.