Animal Profile
Paige
Hello, my name is Paige. My animal id is #163892. I am a desexed female brown tabby cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 7 months 3 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 2/20/2023, with the surrender reason stated as person health - allergies.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Paige is on the emergency placement 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.
Let's get to know each other a bit more...
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 A volunteer writes: Paige previously livjed with children, but she was fearful around them. She also spent time with other cats, whom she did not get along with well. She needs to go to her a home where she can be the only pet. In the care center, she spends most of her time in the quiet coziness of her den, not being receptive to interacting with caretakers. Paige is on the emergency placement list due to her 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 has experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 8 lbs
2/20/2023
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3y Microchip noted on Intake? No History: OS Subjective: BARH. No csvd Observed Behavior - very nervous, will flee Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: not performed due to temperament PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FS, no MGT palpated, 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: normal externally Assessment APH Prognosis: good Plan: no tx needed
2/24/2023
Reason for recheck: Inappetence reported Patient BAR, hiding. No CSVD, no ocular or nasal discharge. A: Hyporexia- suspect secondary to FAS P: Start medical feedings q12 x 5 days Placed monitoring log Recheck appetite in 2 days
2/25/2023
Monitor appetite - QAR hunched at back of kennel, dry food disturbed and spilled, wet food and med tray appear untouched. Appetite log not filled out since placed several days ago. No signs of URI, suspect anorexia secondary to FAS. PLAN: notified feline behavior, continue medical feedings, placed sign to remind staff to fill out appetite log. Recheck in 2 days.
2/27/2023
Patient BAR in den, no URI or other clinical signs noted. Ate one bowl of food from medical feeding. Plan: Extend medical feedings until 3/3, recheck appetite in 2 days
3/1/2023
Patient BAR and hissing in feral den. Monitoring log shows consistently eating some food. Sneezing reported and mild congestion noted. A: URI- mild P: Fortiflora 1 packet PO q24 x 10 days Patient already has monitoring log, placed UTW sign, ACS to place cover CTM on daily rounds, recheck URI day 10 Recheck appetite in 2 days
3/3/2023
Recheck mild URI and anorexia/hyporexia - QAR hiding in den, hisses when approached, no nasal discharge, sneezed once. Food in kennel untouched, but I put a tray of tiki cat in her den with her and when left alone for a bit she ate almost all of it! Plan: Continue medical feedings and fortiflora. Recheck URI day 10.
3/11/2023
Recheck URI day 10- P Q-BAR in den. Hisses when approached. Clean LB and and food in kennel spilled everywhere. EENT: No ocular/nasal discharge. L: Normal RR/effort no congestion appreciated, no c/s A: URI-no signs noted P: CTM while at BACC
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
during intake she was not handled due to high FAS, she yowled loudly the entire time and did not want to leave her original carrier. We were not even able to take her picture.
Date of Intake: 2/20/2023
Is this cat having litter box issues?: Yes
If yes, Please elaborate:: if someone upsets her she will pee outside her litterbox
Basic Information:: Paige is a shy cat that can be vocal and a fraidy cat. She is prone to hiding and can be a bit destructive.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults 2 children
How is this cat around strangers?: fearful and aggressive around strangers. hides from them and doesn't come out around guests. she hisses at them and swats.
How is this cat around children?: she is fearful around children and will hide.
How is this cat around other cats?: she is fearful around other cats and will hide, hiss, or become aggressive and try to fight them.
How is this cat around dogs?: hasn't been around dogs.
Behavior Notes: Paige is a fearful cat that cries, hides, and scratches furniture.
Bite history:: has not bitten or scratched
Energy level/descriptors:: medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Paige is a scary cat that would thrive best in a quiet household with no other animals. She enjoys hiding and is a big cry baby that can be a little destructive. She isn't the most receptive to grooming and is very afraid of baths, nail cuts, and brushing so her previous family has never done so for her. She enjoys both wet and dry foods.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 Adults, 2 Children Behavior toward strangers: Fearful and aggressive around strangers, hides and doesn’t come out around guests, will hiss and swat at them Behavior toward children: Fearful and will hide Behavior toward cats: Fearful and will hide, hiss, or become aggressive and try to fight Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Partially, will urinate outside litter box is she is upset Energy level/descriptors: Medium Energy Levels Other notes: Paige is a fearful cat that is prone to hiding, cries and is known to scratch furniture. She isn't the most receptive to grooming and is very afraid of nail cuts, and brushing so her previous family has never done so for her.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 2/21/23 Lying down inside den, but looks out through the opening. Her eyes are dilated and she lip licks when coaxed, but remains still and quiet as I extend the scratcher tool and offered chicken. She sniffs it but is too nervous to eat. She allowed gentle petting on the head and body, stiffening in place, but doesn't display any other reaction. May just need time to settle in. 2/27/23 Hiding in cat den, completely hidden from view. She does not come out when coaxed with treats or toys. I speak to her softly and keep the interaction brief to reduce stress. Hopefully she explores her enrichment later when the room is empty. 3/01/23 Hiding in cat den. I lift the den cover today and and see that she's pressed against the back of her den, ears flat, face tense and tail wrapped tightly around her body. She hisses and tries to back away further when I place some squeeze-ups in her den. I do not push further interaction at this time to reduce stress. 3/06/23 Hiding in cat den upon approach, completely hidden from view. I spend some time speaking to her softly and leaving treats by the entrance of her den. She does not feel like coming out to interact today and prefers to stay hidden. 3/7/23 In her den completely hidden from view and I spend some time speaking softly to her hoping to maybe coax her out today. She doesn't seem interested and I leave some treats near the opening of her den. 3/08/23 Hiding in cat den upon approach, initially hidden from view. I lift her den cover and she begins hissing immediately, body hunched with her face tense and her tail pilo-erect and wrapped tightly around her body. She is obviously very stressed so I keep the interaction brief. I place some squeeze-ups next to her den, speak to her softly and end the session. 3/9/23 Due to her lack of response I start focusing more on desensitization first. I sit in front of her cage and speak softly to her before leaving a tissue paper pipe cleaner sprayed with feliway on her door. She shows no response to our interaction and remains in her den. 3/11/23 In den completely hidden from view, I continue to try and desensitize her to our presence and speak softly for a moment before leaving a few treats and leaving. 3/13/23 Paige displayed similar behaviors as previous sessions which included staying in her den when offered treats or scented enrichment. She has not shown any interest in interaction so far. We are continuing to try to desensitize her with various offerings that she can engage with when the room is empty. 3/14/23 Paige is in her den completely hidden from view. I speak softly to her for a moment and lightly toss some dry treats into the cage for her to eat if she wants to. She continues to show no interest in interacting or in anything we are offering to her. When I move the den cover to get a visual on her, she immediately begins to low growl with face and body tense. She appears to have a very high level of FAS. GAN
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued
VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: : Timid,Shy ,Independent,Skittish
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: New home adjustment period,Destructive,Inappropriate elimination,Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Paige appears to be a highly fearful cat that is reported to be destructive and will urinate outside of her litter box if upset by someone/something. Please see behavior flyers for more info.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only
RECOMMENDATIONS:: Single-pet home,Adult only home
Recommendations comments:: Reported to be fearful with children and other cats and is known to become aggressive with other cats as well.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Paige is hiding in her den as the assessor approaches. She shows no interest in treats offered and cannot be coaxed out of the den. She is sitting in the den with a tense face and body, eyes wide and dilated, and ears forward. She is tolerant of brief and light touch from within the den but remains uncomfortable and squishes herself into the back of the den. When the assessor comes back after the interaction to take a photo and removes the den blocker from the front window of her den, Paige lunges and strikes at the clear window while hissing. She is reported to be fearful around both children and other cats and will hide. She will become aggressive at times with other cats and will try and fight. We feel she would do best as a single pet in a quiet and low-traffic, adult-only home. Paige displayed similar behaviors during her re-assessment. Paige is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and 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 handling. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time. She has a known history of behavioral issues that need to be addressed.