Animal Profile
Seashell
Hello, my name is Seashell. My animal id is #199467. I am a desexed male black cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 5 months old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 5/6/2024.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Seashell is on the at-risk list due to behavioral concerns. Seashell 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. Seashell is on the at-risk list due to behavioral concerns. 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. Please check here for updated adoption hours. My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! Cheek and chin scratches make me so happy! I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you. I am looking for a home with a patient person. What my friends at ACC say about me: Seashell tolerates attention and petting but appears fearful or stressed in the shelter. He may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 11.7 lbs
5/6/2024
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 year Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray. Finder report pet appeared reluctant to move. Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - Ate baby food from tongue depressor then ate ravenously from food dish. Walked along exam table. Tense body for exam Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective T = 102.3 P = 180 R = 40 BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Clean adult teeth. No oral lesions. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, CRT < 2, bronchovesicular sounds present. No crackles or wheezes. RR elevated. RE WNL. ABD: Tense cranial abdomen. No masses palpable. U/G: Male intact. Small pliable bladder. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: WNL externally Chem/CBC Mild neutrophilia Basophilia r/o parasites vs other Hypoalbuminemia with hyperglobulinemia. (Total protein WNL) r/o inflammation Kidney and liver values WNL Assessment Dehydrated Underweight Prognosis: Fair to good Plan: Intake tasks LRS 150 mls SQ SURGERY: Okay for surgery
5/17/2024
Noted during cage side rounds to have diarrhea, FS 6/7 S: QAR, hiding in back of cubby O: EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: Eupneic CNS: Mentation appropriate/ alert A: Diarrhea- r/o FAS vs. DI vs. other P: Fortiflora 1 packet PO SID x7d
6/3/2024
Hx: presents with URI Q-BAR H pink food untouched EENT- sneezing; ocular or nasal discharge HL- 200hr reg nm UG- MI MSI- thin 3-4/9 A) URI mild mild weight loss P) B Vits- 1000microg/ml Sig: 0.25 ml sq or 0.10 ml sq SQ fluids- 150ml LRS
6/5/2024
Unable to administer fluids.
6/17/2024
Issue List: - mild URI - vomiting BAR H eating but vomiting EENT: no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: eupneic PLN: WNL ABD: relaxed U/G: MI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, normal hair coat CNS: Mentation quiet - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A) vomiting r/o viral vs GI vs FB vs other P) Telazol- 0.16 ml IM Abd Rads: SQ fluids- 150 ml LRS CBC/CHEM- pending due to FAS has been challenging to treat without sedation
6/18/2024
Blood results: CBC- nsf CHEM- SDMA slightly elevated 16 (normal high 14) R/O pre-renal vs other
6/18/2024
QAR. Ate o/n. No vomit in cage. Pet is in den hissing. Previous Abdominal rads: empty stomach Bright feces in descending colon. Gas in ascending and transverse colon. No foreign body seen. A: Pet does not appear obstructed. Prognosis: Poor to fair P: Advise placement
6/21/2024
Ate o/n, growls as I approach den P: Placement
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
KNOWN HISTORY:: Seashell was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on his behavior history in a home environment.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow,Subdued
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Calm,Timid,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period
Potential challenges comments:: Seashell should be given a slow introduction to the home, one room at a time starting in a small room like a bathroom with food, litter and water. Fearful behaviors seen at the Care Center strongly suggest that he will hide if allowed. Interact with him in this room until he seems sufficiently confident that you feel you can introduce him to the next part of the home without running the risk that he will hide. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to help introduce your cat to the home.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3
RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children
Recommendations comments:: Due to fearfulness, no young children under 13 years old, at counselor's discretion.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Seashell has not been doing well and was in the back of the den, wary and when approached with treats on the scratcher tool he flinched, struggled and hissed. Seashell tolerates attention and petting but appears fearful or stressed in the shelter. He may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.