Animal Profile

Keanu 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 Keanu 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 am looking for a home with a patient person. I can be slow to adjust to new environments. I prefer to take things at my own pace. 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: 7.5 lbs

Medical Notes

10/23/2024

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 10 years Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: owner surrender Subjective: hissing, sedated for exam Observed Behavior - Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? Yes Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective BCS: 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: yellow teeth, minimal tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic 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 Assessment: severely matted, overweight, possible underlying pain, cannot be determined as cat was sedated for exam, apparently healthy senior cat Prognosis: fair Plan: intake tasks bloodwork submit for cruelty, neglect SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to already spayed

11/2/2024

At approximately 7:40am on 11/2/2024 Keanu was examined. He was sitting in his den and looked at me during the interaction. At the conclusion of the interaction he swatted at the den door. No apparent signs of neurologic deficits or abnormalities were noted during the interaction. A: No signs of rabies P: Consider releasing from DOH hold

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

If yes, Please elaborate:: No litter box issues presented.

Basic Information:: Keanu is a 12 year old cat who is being surrendered due to scratching and biting issues. Female DSH

Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 3 children (10, 17, 14)

How is this cat around strangers?: Around strangers and visitors, hides away and retreats

How is this cat around children?: Hides away, retreats, hisses, swats and bites.

How is this cat around other cats?: No experience

How is this cat around dogs?: No experience

Behavior Notes: Will swat/hiss/growl/bite whenever she is touched too much, nails trimmed, being placed in a carrier or held/picked up.

Bite history:: Has a history of biting and scratching on a daily basis in the home. Other than being overstimulated when getting pet

Energy level/descriptors:: Low

For a New Family to Know: Keanu is a cat that prefers to be left alone most of the time. She enjoys sleeping, eating and sleeping some more! She can get a little overstimulated when pet for too long but she does like to check in with you by rubbing against your leg and then proceeding to go sleep again.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Previously lived with: 2 adults, 3 children (10, 17, 14) Behavior toward strangers: hides away and retreats Behavior toward children: Hides away, retreats, hisses, swats and bites. Bite or Scratch history: Keanu has a history of scratching and biting family members in the home unprovoked. For the past year, she's been consistently doing so on a every day basis. There are no triggers or warning signs. A lot of the time, Keanu is waiting at the door to scratch and cling on the legs of anyone walking out/by. On 10/23/24 at 1:30pm, the owner was trying to put her cat, Keanu, in a carrier. She was having difficulty doing so and ended up getting a couple of bites and scratches on her right hand. No medical attention was sought. Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Low energy level Other notes: Keanu is a cat that prefers to be left alone most of the time. She enjoys sleeping, eating and sleeping some more! She can get a little overstimulated when pet for too long but she does like to check in with you by rubbing against your leg and then proceeding to go sleep again.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 11/2/24 FB47 Keanu was inside the den and began low growling when he heard me remove the lock to the kennel. When I approached with treats on the scratcher tool, he hard struck the tool while continuing to growl he ignored the laser. 11/13/24 FB26 Hisses and swats at the scratcher tool when attempting to make contact through the side portal door. Left alone to reduce stress. 11/14/24 ACFR In den low growling upon approach, pupils dilated, body tense, pressed against back of den. Upon attempt at interaction with scratcher tool she hisses, lunges, and swats hard. When attempting again with squeeze up treat, she hisses, lunges, and swats hard once again. Treat is left in kennel and interaction is ended to minimize stress. 11/15/24 FB26 Hisses and swats at the scratcher tool when slowly engaging. Growls in place while retrieving the tool. 11/22/24 FB26 Hisses, growls and strikes through the portal door. Avoids contact and remains inside the den.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Curious,Timid,Skittish,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Pet-induced aggression,Fearful,Other,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: See details of bite/scratch history above. It is possible that Keanu may become overstimulated from the activity in the home with 3 children. In addition, due to her severe matting and possible underlying pain, it is possible that she is sensitive to touch and will escalate in response.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

Recommendations comments:: Due to bite/scratch history.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Keanu was growling from inside the den when approached, appearing alert with wide eyes and dilated pupils. Her ears were erect and forward. She struck at the scratcher tool when an attempt was made to pet her through the side portal door. Although curious, she leaned forward to sniff the tool but quickly retreated. Throughout the assessment, she continued to growl and shrank back in her spot. Keanu 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, scratch, 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.