Animal Profile

Xena 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 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. She 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. 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 Xena 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 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. She 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: My favorite pastime is being visually admired! Pet me with your eyes! 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 A volunteer writes: Xena's really hoping that someone will take the time to understand her. She wants to be a good friend and to understand us too, but explaining ourselves and our good intentions hasn't been going as smoothly as we'd like. We don't know much about Xena's life before coming to the shelter. She was left alone in an apartment and though she was friendly when officers introduced themselves, going into their carrier and coming to the big noisy shelter, well, those have been just several steps too far for her taste. Fair enough. When we offer treats and pets from our scratcher tool, Xena goes to good naturedly sniff before remembering that no, she really doesn't want to be here. In fact, she'll be the first one to tell you. Xena talks to us and asks for space without letting us learn very much about who she is or wants to be, but we know that there's a very special cat in there and she only needs a little chance.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 5.3 lbs

Medical Notes

5/19/2025

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1-2yrs - size and overall look appears to be under 1 but teeth have calculus like age 2-3 Microchip noted on Intake? neg History: left in apt Subjective: BAR. 8% dehydrated Small amt urine in box, no BM. Small amount firm feces once sedated Observed Behavior - dilated pupils, in back of kennel, swatting when reaching putting hands toward cat Is there evidence of Cruelty? no Is there evidence of Neglect? no Is there evidence of Trauma? no Objective T = P = 180 under sedation R = eup BCS = 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: adult teeth, mild staining, mild-mod tartar on premolars PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female, no vulvar d/c, nipples WNL, shaved - no spay scar or tattoo MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: clean externally Wood's Lamp Exam: Assessment: Junior F intact DSH 8% dehydrated - suspect from not drinking Prognosis: fair Plan: Dex/ ket/ torb 0.06 cc of each at 9:35 AM. Good sedation. Gave 100 cc SQF - unable to schedule more due to behavior Reverse with antisedan 0.06 cc. Set up for gabapentin 50 mg po once daily (in case taste of it deters her to eat) for 3 days to see if it helps calm her enough to eat/drink. Recheck in 3 days. SURGERY: Okay for surgery if eating/drinking ok

5/23/2025

SO: BAR, perched on top of den hissing and striking. Does not appear to be interested in food eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: FAS P: monitor while in care, but not certain is eating

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 5. Red

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

KNOWN HISTORY:: Xena was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on her behavior history in a home environment.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 5/31/25 FB47 Xena may be slightly improved and was on top of the den, looking wary. She allowed an approach with treats on the scratcher tool and sniffed the treats, but then began to raise a paw and give gentle swats to the tool. 6/4/25 FB26 Pokes out of the den stress meowing when attempting to make contact with the scratcher tool. After, she swats at it when getting near. Ended to reduce stress.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Social,Sweet,Affectionate

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Xena was resting on top of the den and became alert upon approach, with wide eyes and ears forward. She hissed and retreated from the scratcher tool, avoiding contact. When petting was attempted, she sat up and batted at the tool. The interaction was ended to reduce stress. Xena 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 and 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.