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Spike

Hello, my name is Spike . My animal id is #195824. I am a desexed male brown tabby cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 11 years 1 months 2 weeks old.

I came into the shelter as a aco - owner surrender on 3/16/2024, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- death of owner.

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Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.

Spike is on the emergency placement list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. She/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. Spike is on the emergency placement list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. She/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. What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! Spike tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. He may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. Please check here for updated adoption hours.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 10.7 lbs

3/16/2024

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~9-11 yrs Microchip noted on Intake? No History: ACO Subjective: BARH, no c/s/v/d Observed Behavior - Nervous and tense, prefers to hide but allowed all handling with no issues. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS = 6-7/9 EENT: No ocular/nasal discharge. AU moderate ceruminous debris and erythema Oral Exam: adult dentition, stage III dental disease, no oral lesions. MM pink, moist, CRT <2s. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: No HM or arrythmias ausculted. Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Soft, non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN, no discharge MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Not performed, externally normal Assessment Dental disease Otitis externa Prognosis: Good Plan: CTM while at BACC Cleaned ears Start tresaderm AU BID x 7 days Recommend dental care and routine bloodwork with placement SURGERY: Already neutered

3/24/2024

Minimal amount of brown discharge and erythema in ears; though very nervous and did not allow handling cageside. *Otitis externa resolved - continue to monitor, may require further treatments and diagnostics with placement if otitis returns.

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

KNOWN HISTORY:: Spike was brought in with limited information on his behavior history in a home environment, he previously lived with 6 other cats

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Independent,Shy ,Timid

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

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

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: On approach, Spike is curled up behind his litter box with a tense face and body, eyes wide and dilated, ears slightly tilted. When the assessor offers him the scratcher tool and he remains frozen and tense but is tolerant of pets along his head and body. Pick up is not attempted. Spike displayed similar behaviors during his re-assessment. Spike tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. He may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.