Animal Profile

Neda 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. 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 Neda 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.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 13.12 lbs

Medical Notes

11/19/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5 years Microchip noted on Intake? scanned neg History: owner surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior -scared, wrapped in towel and moved slowly- did fine Is there evidence of Cruelty? no Is there evidence of Neglect? no Is there evidence of Trauma? no Objective BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: not examined PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: spayed female MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not examined Assessment APH Prognosis: good Plan: DVM intake and tasks awaiting sort SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to already altered

11/28/2025

On 11/28/25 at approximately 7:30 am, I examined Neda 241738 . She has appropriate mentation at this time with no neurologic signs present, and has not exhibited any neurological signs while at ACC.

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake Neda flinched when touched with a scratcher. Staff did not handle.

Date of Intake: 11/17/2025

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

Basic Information:: Neda is a female cat. She came to ACC after her owner passed away.

Previously lived with:: 1 adult

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

How is this cat around children?: No experience.

How is this cat around other cats?: No experience.

How is this cat around dogs?: No experience.

Behavior Notes: Unknown.

Bite history:: There is a bite history.

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know: She is a shy cat who prefers contact on her own terms. She eats Purina wet food and dry food. She is reported to hide frequently. She had access to one, uncovered, litterbox located in the bathroom. She used unscented, clumping, litter.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Previously lived with: 1 adult Behavior toward strangers: She hides and hisses around strangers. Behavior toward children: No experience. Behavior toward cats: No experience. Behavior toward dogs: No experience. Bite or Scratch history: Neda bit a family member while being placed in a carrier. Neda bit, released, and ran from the room. The bite broke skin, and was treated at home. Then Neda scratched a family member while being placed in a carrier. Neda scratched, and ran from the room. The scratch broke skin, and was treated at home. Litter box training: She had access to one, uncovered, litterbox located in the bathroom. She used unscented, clumping, litter. Energy level/descriptors: Medium Other notes: She is a shy cat who prefers contact on her own terms. She eats Purina wet food and dry food. She is reported to hide frequently. Upon intake Neda flinched when touched with a scratcher. Staff did not handle.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 11/18/25 FB61 In cat den upon approach, body and face tense with her pupils dilated and her fluffy tail wrapped tightly around her body. Neda tensed further as I lifted her den cover and she tolerated petting along her head and body with the scratcher tool while squinting her eyes, leaning away and flattening her ears. She leans back forward and sniffs the catnip toy curiously when I place it in her den. Needs more time to adjust. 11/21/25 FB58 In den and hidden from view, food appears untouched and she needs a cage cover. When the den cover is lifted, she is sitting with a tense face and body, eyes wide and dilated, moves to the back of the den and lip licks. She is tolerant of touch with the scratcher tool and sniffs it. I place chicken in the den with her and end the interaction to not overwhelm her. 11/25/25 FB06 Neda was tucked in her den out of view. As I lifted the den cover, she is at the back of the den with forward ears, wide eyes and lip licking. I offer her the scratcher and she leans slightly to sniff it but then turns her head away to avoid it. I remove the scratcher, add chicken to the end and offer her that. She turns her head to sniff, turns away from it and then turns back to the chicken still lip licking and hisses. I left the chicken outside the den for her to enjoy later. 11/28/25 FB58 in her den and hidden from view, she cannot be coaxed out with treats or when spoken to. She then lunges and swats at the den door as I am removing the den cover as she hisses. When the scratcher tool is introduced, she attempts to bite the tool and hisses with a tense face and body, eyes wide. I leave her some treats but don't push for more of an interaction, instead grabbing and placing a cage cover 12/2/25 FB06 Neda was in her den out of view. As I lifted the den cover she hissed and lunged. She has wide eyes and is lip licking. I offer her the scratcher as she is crouched down at the back of the den lip licking. She tolerated a few pets on her backside as she turns her face away to the corner. 12/4/25 FB61 In cat den upon approach, body and face hidden from view. She does not respond when spoken to or as the kennel door opens. When I place a squeeze-up tray next to her den opening she reaches her paw out and swats the squeeze-up tray into the air. Very nervous girl - I do not push further interaction at this time. 12/09/25 & 12/16/25 FB06 Similar behaviors as the previous entry. 12/18/25 FB61 In cat den, body and face tense with her ears flat. She pokes her head out to watch me as I open the kennel door and she hisses/lunges towards me when I attempt to offer her treats. VERY scared - displaying extreme defensive/offensive behaviors at this time. She does, however sniff the catnip toy offered with her ears forward and her face softening. I bet she played with it when I left the room ;) - GAN

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period,Carrier aversion

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

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

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

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: 11/24/25 Neda was in her cat den as the assessor approached, body and face completely hidden from view. Neda did not respond when spoken to and she hissed as the kennel door opened. Neda remained in her den as the kennel door opened and she hissed again as the kennel door opened. Neda tolerated petting along her head and back for a moment within her den before she turns and swats at the assess-a-hand. Pick up was not attempted at this time to reduce stress. 12/24/25 Upon re-eval, Neda continues to display New Hope Only behaviors and now no longer is tolerant of approach or touch. On approach, Neda is in her den and completely hidden from view. When the cage door is opened, she can be heard hissing and growling and reaches out from inside the den to swat multiple times with significant force. The interaction is ended and pick up is not attempted. Neda is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. She has tried to swat, is extremely fearful 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.