Animal Profile

Kit Kat is on the At Risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and is deteriorating in care. He is now displaying signs of boredom and frustration. 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 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 Kit Kat is on the At Risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and is deteriorating in care. He is now displaying signs of boredom and frustration. 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 and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 11.47 lbs

Medical Notes

10/16/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2.5 yr Microchip noted on Intake? negative History:owner surrender Subjective:owner surrender Observed Behavior -hisses andgrowls ,stikes and bit tech when being sedated Is there evidence of Cruelty?none Is there evidence of Neglect?none Is there evidence of Trauma?none Objective sedated exam mm pink P = WNL R = WNL BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adeult dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G:neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted,extra dewclaws front limbs right medial dewclaw was embedded, when removed wound bled CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal:not performed Assessment DOH embedded claw wound Prognosis: excellent Plan: telazol 0.2ml IM for sedation DOH hold clipped nails applied chlorhex to wound adopter should be aware of extra claws and have them trimmed accordingly. applied nutrical to gums for recovery

10/26/2025

On 10/26/25 at approximately 8:00 am, I examined Kit Kat 232747. He has appropriate mentation at this time with no neurologic signs present, and has not exhibited any neurological signs while at ACC.

11/8/2025

Request for gabapentin trial for 2 weeks - patient shows conflicted behavior when interacting with people Gabapentin 100mg PO BID x 14 days, place in HVT Notify medical if dose causes sedation

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 5. Red

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake Kit Kat allowed all handling such as collaring and scanning for mc. When counselor went to lift Kit Kat up and place him in another carrier, when placing him back into the new carrier he let out a hiss at the counselor. No further handling was done.

Spay/Neuter status: Unknown

Date of Intake: 10/15/2025

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

Basic Information:: Kit Kat is a 3y/o DSH who has been with his current owner since he was a kitten and it is unknown when he has last been to a vet

Previously lived with:: 4 adults 2 kids

How is this cat around strangers?: Owner states he is tolerant, curious, stress meow, hiss and growl and when comfortable is friendly and outgoing

How is this cat around children?: he lived with 2 kids of various ages and prefers contact on his terms, tolerant, curious, stress meow and hiss

How is this cat around other cats?: he hasn't spent time around cats so behavior is unknown

How is this cat around dogs?: he hasn't spent time around dogs so behavior is unknown

Behavior Notes: He will struggle/squirm, hiss, growl and swat when his nails are trimmed, being brushed and being picked up, he's unbothered being placed in the carrier and being held

Bite history:: no known bite history

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: KitKat has no known medical concerns.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 4 adults 2 kids Behavior toward strangers: Owner states he is tolerant, curious, stress meow, hiss and growl and when comfortable is friendly and outgoing Behavior toward children: he lived with 2 kids of various ages and prefers contact on his terms, tolerant, curious, stress meow and hiss Behavior toward cats: he hasn't spent time around cats so behavior is unknown Behavior toward dogs: he hasn't spent time around dogs so behavior is unknown Bite or Scratch history: Staff was asked to sedate Kit Kat for his intake exam. Staff went into pre exam, was able to successfully administer the sedation, but when he was taking his arms out of the kennel, Kit Kat turned, lunged and bit his right wrist and. Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Medium Other notes: Upon intake Kit Kat allowed all handling such as collaring and scanning for mc. When counselor went to lift Kit Kat up and place him in another carrier, when placing him back into the new carrier he let out a hiss at the counselor. No further handling was done.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 10/21/25 FB06 Kit Kat was in his den when I approach, with wide eyes, forward ears, and a tense body. I offered him treats on the scratcher that he hissed at as it was approaching but leaned in and sniffed as it reached the den portal. He then hissed at the treats. Kit Kat was very focused on the room around me with the noise in the background as he watched past me. As I touched him with the scratcher he hissed. I left the treats in the den. 10/24/25 FB58 Sitting up on top of his den with a slightly tense face and body, he grumbles and moves into the den - hisses as I offer dry treats. He sniffs the air but doesn't eat it after which I offer the tool out softly and he leans into cheek pets. He then realizes he's shown his soft side and reaches out to swat at my arm. 10/28/25 FB06 As I opened the kennel door, Kit Kat was sitting on top of the den with ears forward, and eyes wide. As I offered the scratcher, he leaned in to sniff it but then backed away and jumped down and went in his den. I then offered him some treats on the scratcher and also in a tray but he had no interest. He was fixated on watching the scratcher every time it moved. 11/04/25 FB06 At the front of his kennel, Kit Kat had a neutral face, soft eyes, forward ears and quite chatty. as I opened the door, I offered him squeeze up from the tube. He leaned and took a few whiffs and then started eating it. I then offered the scratcher . Kit Kat was leaning in rubbing himself on it but then hissed and swatted it. I ended the interaction there. Kit Kat has thumbs!! 11/6/25 FB20 Kit Kat is at the front meowing softly. When I open the cubby door he attempts to stick his head out. I offer the scratcher tool and he rubs his head on it before retreating into the main area of the kennel for a moment. He comes back and rubs along the scratcher tool, leaning in for rubs. I place a tray of squeeze up and he begins to eat it. While he eats, I attempt to place a few toys in the kennel. Kit Kat seems startled by the movement and swats at my hand (no claws) I close the kennel door and Kit Kat continues eating the squeeze up. When he finishes, he is at the front of the kennel again chirping at me. He then starts to play with his catnip mouse. 11/12/25 FB58 Kit Kat is standing at the front of the cage with an alert face and eyes wide, face and body slightly tense but appears to be soliciting attention. He appreciates pets at the front with the assessor's hand (wearing bite glove) and leans into cheek pets. As the assessor pets along his back with his tail raised, he turns quickly to look back once and the second time turns and bites their hand. Kit Kat consistently displays signs of overstimulation at this time. They do not need socialization, these behaviors are likely to continue in a home environment and this is not an indication that this cat is under socialized. They are a cat who may be sensitive to physical or environmental stimuli.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful

Potential challenges comments:: Please see behavior flyer for more information.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Kit Kat was hunched in the back of his kennel as the assessor approached, body and face tense with his ears tilted and his tail wrapped around his body. Kit Kat hissed as the kennel door opened and he began to back away as the assessor reached towards him with the assess-a-hand. Kit kat swatted the hand before it could make contact with his head. Pick up as not attempted at this time to reduce stress. Kit Kat 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 and is extremely fearful in the shelter environment. Kit Kat 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.