Animal Profile
Bunny
Hello, my name is Bunny. My animal id is #217894. I am a desexed female gray tabby cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 4 years 2 months old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 1/2/2025.
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Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Bunny 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. Bunny 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. There is an adorable video of me on social media! Click here to experience the cuteness! What my friends at ACC say about me: My history is a mystery and my friends here do not know much about me yet! It is unknown if I have ever lived with other animals or children. 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 will flourish in a calm environment and a low-traffic home. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you. I would do best in a home with only adult humans. A volunteer writes: Bunny was found wandering around an apartment building for three days. Finding a forever family sometimes comes in steps, but Bunny seems to want to hop over there right away. We can't say she's been much of a fan of the middle stages. We know it's just one short stop on her way to something better, but we've been working hard to persuade Bunny to give it a try. For our part we've been trying everything in hopes of helping her find her stride because we don't know much about Bunny's likes and dislikes prior to coming to the Care Center. Luckily she's been accepting of pets and treats. Bunny seems to prefer the coziness of her den and though hardly the most conducive to meeting new people, she's trying her best to keep herself comfortable. We hope that someone will scoop up this kitty and give her the chance she needs to be her best kitty self.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 6.5 lbs
1/2/2025
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4-6 years based on dentition Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - whale eyes in kennel, growling, escalates to hissing/growling, striking at den door. Opted to sedate using DKT pre-mix 0.3 ml (bottle # 67) IM. Adequate sedation reached. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective T = P = 180 bpm (sedated) R = 15 bpm (sedated) BCS: 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, mild tartar, fractured tip of left maxillary canine (PDDZ 1/4) PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, intact female, no OHE scar or tattoo noted MSI: Ambulatory x 4 (prior to sedation), skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities (prior to sedation) Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Mild dental disease/ fractured left maxillary canine Intact female Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Await sort/ behavior assessment 1/2 volume reversal IM SURGERY: Okay for surgery
1/18/2025
Starting Gabapentin trial due to high FAS, hissing, growling and swatting. 0.6ml gabapentin 100mg/ml PO BID in food for FAS Feline behavior will follow up in two weeks if we should continue
1/31/2025
Discontinue gabapentin since little to no behavior improvement has been observed.
2/7/2025
Noted on symptoms board to be sneezing. S: QAR, laying on top of den, looks at me and slow blinks during the interaction. 1/2 dry food eaten. O: EEN- eyes clear, mild clear nasal discharge H/L- Eupneic, sneezing reported Neuro- alert/appropriate A: Mild URI Eating P: Monitor Fortiflora 1 packet PO SID x7d
2/14/2025
SO: Rechecking mild URI BAR, vocalizing when coming close in kennel 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: mild URI apparently resolved P: monitor for recurrence
2/26/2025
Feline Spay performed by Vet: 2065 Patient anesthesia form uploaded to Shelter Buddy in Vet Documents. Start the following pain managements: One Zorbium 0.4 ML Tube was given topically before sx for pain management, which lasts for 3 days.
2/26/2025
[Surgery Template - Cat Spay] Was this cat in heat, pregnant or have a pyometra? in heat Ventral Midline Incision Ovaries Ligated with: 3-0 pds Uterine Body Ligated with: 2-0 pds, 1 millers knot at each horn Abdominal Closure: 2-0 pds, 1 cruciates Skin closure: 3-0 pds, horizontal mattress Green Linear Tattoo Placed near Midline Surgeon: 2065 Additional Comments: none
2/27/2025
SO: spayed yesterday BAR, laying inside litter box, appears to have eaten wet food eent: eyes clear, no ocular or nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated msi: ambulatory x4, no apparent bleeding or dc noted from surgical wound neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: healing P: CTM while in care
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
KNOWN HISTORY:: Bunny was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on her behavior history in a home environment. During intakes, Bunny allowed staff to pick up with no issue and place in kennel. Neutral body. Allowed staff to scan for MC.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: Prior assessment 1/5/25:Bunny is a shy, timid, and independent cat. She was curled up in the litter box with a tense and low body and head. When spoken to and opening the door, she flattens her ears and harshly hisses. She begins growling when reaching close to offer dry and puree treats on the scratcher tool She pauses to sniff and lick the treat, then continues growling when pet on the head. She continues to tolerate the attention from cheek rubs and she twitches her body and looks back when stroking her body. Pick up was not attempted in order to reduce stress. 1/18/25 FB47 Hissing hard. I waited, gave sweet talk and when she calmed down and stopped hissing I marked and left. 01.19.2025 FB04 1-Hissing and low-growling upon approach. Flattened ears when staff went inside of kennel to shut den portal, remove den cover, then open portal. Will resume -R on second visit. 1/24/25 FB26 Resting on her bedding upon approach. Alert with eyes wide. She allows petting through the kennel door with the scratcher tool along the head and body. Ate offered treats and remains quiet in position. 1/26/25 Vol. Hiding in den out of sight, had not come out to eat breakfast. Hissed when I used the scratcher tool to move breakfast closer and again when I opened the door. Low growled as the tool approached with a cup of Temptations and squeeze up, but didn't swat and allowed me to put in in the den. Growled and spat as I closed the den door. I removed the den privacy cover as per the Feline Behavior sign, was crouched over the cup of treats with eyes widely dilated. But looked around and stopped growling. Meowed softly with continued sweet talk and squinted (but may have just had gunky eyes due to URI). Hissed and air swatted when I opened the den door again, but then calmed down and exchanged blinks. Seems most triggered by things reaching into her space. After ~5 minutes, relocated to the other side of the kennel behind the Shoreline cover, leaving the treats behind uneaten. But peered under the corner of the cover and ate some Temptations through the bars calmly. 2/16/25 Vol. Sleeping in kennel behind privacy cover. Did not wake when I pushed in a cup of squeeze-up. When I came back later, she was awake and meowed when I raised the cover. Had not eaten squeeze-up, but came forward to eat Party Mix with the cover down. While I was cleaning the kennel card on the other side of the kennel, came over, rubbed against the bars, and allowed a few head scratches through the bars. Then rolled around on the floor and continued rubbing on the cardboard scratcher, den, and bars. Eyes were dilated but did not swat or otherwise escalate.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Sweet,Timid,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period,Adult cat socialization
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3
RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home
Recommendations comments:: Due to fearfulness. Counselor discretion is advised.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Bunny was resting on top of the den when approached, lifting her head with neutral eyes. She remained in place while allowing gentle petting along her head and body with the scratcher tool. Bunny ate the offered treats but did not engage when spoken to softly. Pickup was not attempted to reduce stress after earlier signs of hissing and striking that day. Bunny 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.