Animal Profile

Lilith 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.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Due to the detailed behavior issues, this animal is only available for foster/adoption through one of ACC's New Hope Partners. If you are interested in adopting or fostering, please fill out the pre-screener form. This animal is not directly available for adoption through ACC and is only available by completing the pre-screener form.Adoption inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Lilith 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. What my friends at ACC say about me: I would do best in a home with only adult humans. I prefer to call the shots and enjoy coming to you when I'm ready for pets.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 5.7 lbs

Medical Notes

12/5/2024

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1-2 years old, c/w owner reports Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender due to bite/scratch incident in the home Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - tense/ whale eyes, growling/hissing -- opted to sedate using 0.2 ml Dexmedetomidine (500mcg/ml) + 0.2 ml Butorphanol (10mg/ml) IM. Adequate sedation reached. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective T = P = 180 bpm (sedated) R = WNL BCS: 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, clean/white PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, intact female, no OHE scar or tattoo noted MSI: Ambulatory x 4 (prior to sedation), skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities (prior to sedation) Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Tapeworms noted in stool sample during exam Otherwise apparently healthy Intact female Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Await sort Praziquantel 56.8 mg/ml 0.4 ml SQ once Clip nails Observe DOH hold Full volume reversal IM SURGERY: Okay for surgery

12/11/2024

Feline Behavior requesting 2 week Gabapentin trial due to the following behaviors being noted-- hissing, growling, swatting. P: Gabapentin 100mg PO BID x14d

12/14/2024

At approximately 8:00am on 12/14/24 Lilith was examined. She was sitting at the front of kennel and looked at me during the interaction. She did not show any signs of neurologic deficits or abnormalities during the interaction or her time at MACC. A: No sings of rabies P: Consider releasing from DOH hold

12/20/2024

Noted on rounds board to be sneezing/have mucoid ocular discharge. S: QAR, laying down in kennel. O: EEN- pinpoint mucoid ocular discharge OU, clear nasal discharge H/L- Eupneic, but wet nasal congestion noted MSK/i- Ambulatory x4 Neuro- alert/appropriate A: Mild URI Appears to be eating P: Fortiflora 1 packet PO SID x7d Medical feedings Nebulizations SID x3d Behavior may limit further supportive care

12/22/2024

Pet BAR Ate all of wet food overnight.

12/26/2024

feline beh gaba helping, extending indef

12/27/2024

SO: BAR, appears to be eating with good appetite eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, sniffling and sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: URI-mild P: continue to monitor, recheck in 5 days

12/27/2024

SO: Updated exam after scratch incident BAR, taking treats eent: eyes clear, mild serous nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate, no neurological deficits noted on exam A: no clinical signs of rabies appreciated P: initiate rabies observation

1/2/2025

SO: Has been on treatment for mild URI BAR, comes to kennel door, taking treats eent: eyes clear, no nasal dc apparent, scant ocular dc at medial canthus OU h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: URI apparently resolved P: monitor for recurrence of clinical signs

1/6/2025

On 1/6/2025 at approximately 11 am, I examined Lilith 216063. She has appropriate mentation at this time with no neurologic signs present, and has not exhibited any neurological signs while at ACC.

1/18/2025

SO: Reported sneezing on symptoms board. BAR, laying on top of den. Most wet food in kennel is gone eent: eyes clear, mild serous nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, occasional sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: URI-mild P: monitor in place at this time

1/24/2025

SO: BAR, comes to kennel door seeking attention. Appears to be eating with good appetite eent: eyes clear, nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: URI apparently resolved P: monitor for recurrence

2/5/2025

Pre-Op Exam S: BAR in front of kennel, meowing, pawing through kennel door, hissing O: Visual exam only EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, no coughing/sneezing or audible congestion ABD: Relaxed U/G: Externally WNL, intact female MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate/ alert A: Appears to be a good anesthetic candidate P: Spay today

2/5/2025

Surgery - Cat Spay Was this cat in heat, pregnant or have a pyometra? No Ventral Midline Incision Ovaries Ligated with autoligation Uterine Body Ligated with: 3-0 PDS using two modified millers knots x2 Abdominal Closure: 3-0 PDS a single cruciate + single interrupted Skin closure: 3-0 PDS intradermal Green Linear Tattoo Placed near Midline Surgeon: 2172

2/5/2025

Feline OHE performed by Vet: 2172 Patient anesthesia form uploaded to Shelter Buddy in Vet Documents. pain managements: Zorbium 0.4 ml- 1 tube was applied pre-SX as a one time dose for pain management lasting up to 3 days of pain relief. Onsior 20 mg/ml Injection- 0.25 ml was given Post-Op as a one time dose for pain management.

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 4. Orange

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake, Lilith hissed and growled preventing staff from approaching further. She was unable to be checked for MC and collared. She was put inside her den with caution.

Date of Intake: 12/6/2024

Basic Information:: Lilith is a 1 and a half year old black cat who was found as a baby by the previous owner.

Previously lived with:: Adults, 1 child (7 years old)

How is this cat around strangers?: Reserved and timid She hides.

How is this cat around children?: She is extroverted and friendly. Plays rough (can break skin) Curious

How is this cat around other cats?: No experience

How is this cat around dogs?: No experience

Behavior Notes: She enjoys: Her nails being trimmed Her coat brushed When she is picked up or held When she is placed in a carrier

Bite history:: Lilith has scratched and bitten a child. It broke skin and bled. Lilith has not been near other animals to do this to them too.

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

Medical Notes: No medical notes

For a New Family to Know: Most of the time when this cat is with family, she is vocal. Lilith has access to indoor parts of the home. Lilith spends most of her time where people are, such as the bedroom, kitchen, in the living room, and at the window. Lilith likes to play rough. She chases and pounces on toys. She stalks and pounces on feet. Her previous owner gave her zero interactive play time. The type of surface Lilith likes are carpet/fabric. Previous owner's favorite things about the cat is that she is independent. Her favorite brand of food is Friskies. Lilith scratches the furniture at times, can play rough, and has too much energy at times. She has also scratched a child in the past.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Lilith Previously lived with: Adults, 1 child (7 years old) Behavior toward strangers: Reserved and timid. She hides. Behavior toward children: She is extroverted and friendly. Plays rough (can break skin). Curious Bite or Scratch history: Yes, reported. Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Medium energy level Other notes: Most of the time when this cat is with family, she is vocal. Lilith has access to indoor parts of the home. Lilith spends most of her time where people are, such as the bedroom, kitchen, in the living room, and at the window. Lilith likes to play rough. She chases and pounces on toys. She stalks and pounces on feet. Her previous owner gave her zero interactive play time. The type of surface Lilith likes are carpet/fabric. Previous owner's favorite things about the cat is that she is independent. Her favorite brand of food is Friskies. Lilith scratches the furniture at times, can play rough, and has too much energy at times. She has also scratched a child in the past.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 12/13/24 FB47 Lilith - Soft relaxed and normal in her kennel. 1/6/24 FB47 Lilith is still in heat and appearing friendly. 1/17/25 FB26 Resting on top of her den eyes soft ears forward. She was watching from a distance slowly leaning forward sniffing the scratcher tool. She leans back into position stress whines, low grumbles, and pats the tool when attempting to make contact. She remains in place throughout the interaction. Ended to reduce any further escalation. 1/19/25 Vol. Visual only: I lifted the shoreline cover on the right side of the den, and she wasn’t on that side. I didn’t see her at all. I didn’t hear any hissing or growling while I was in front of her kennel. 1/24/25 FB26 Lilith was curious, sniffing the scratcher tool and head bunting it. She allowed petting with the tool along her head and enjoyed chin scratches. After a few strokes, she gently mouthed the tool before stopping. She then engaged the front kennel low body and ate the offered treats.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Lilith, lying on her bedding, watches from a distance with wide, alert eyes and ears pricked forward. She instinctively reaches out and strikes through the kennel bars. Lilith hisses and growls throughout the assessment unable to make contact. She remains by the front with tense body. Ended to reduce stress. 1/4/24 Lilith was sweet and friendly at the front of the kennel, meowing and pawing at the assessor gently. She’s also backpedaling and clearly in heat and so her behavior evaluation remains unchanged despite her temporary friendly demeanor. Lilith is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. She extremely stressed 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.