Animal Profile
Chillin
Hello, my name is Chillin. My animal id is #256298. I am a desexed female black cat at the Queens Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 4 years 2 months old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 6/4/2026, with the surrender reason stated as not a fit - too many animals already.
Chillin 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. Chillin 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'm an independent kitty who likes to do my own thing.I am finding the shelter a little overwhelming. 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. I'll need daily interaction with you as I get used to my new life.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 7.8 lbs
6/5/2026
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3-5 years old Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender, hoarding environment Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - hissing and growling when approached, elected to sedate for exam Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective: T = not performed P = WNL R = WNL BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, mild brown debris AU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild dental tartar, fractured maxillary canine PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female, no spay scar or tattoo MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, dirty hair coat with possible flea dirt, multiple areas of hypotrichosis and scabbing with some superficial linear wounds on dorsal neck and head, hypotrichosis at caudal ventral abdomen CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally normal Assessment: Scabbing and hypotrichosis - r/o previous healing wounds, ectoparasites, allergies, overgrooming Fractured canine Mild dental disease Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks Sedated with DKT 0.1 mL of each IM, adequate sedation - reversed with atipamezole 0.1mL IM Ears cleaned Gabapentin ~20mg/kg PO BID until otherwise directed SURGERY: Okay for surgery
6/17/2026
Pre-Op Exam S/O: BAR, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge noted Lungs: Eupneic, normal respiratory rate/effort ABD: No obvious distention MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no notable lameness CNS: Mentation appropriate A: Appears to be suitable candidate for anesthesia, ASA status I P: Accepted for surgery - spay/neuter today Was this cat in heat, pregnant or have a pyometra? yes, early pregnancy- four feti Ventral Midline Incision Ovaries Ligated with: 3-0 Monocryl, two circumferential ligatures Uterine Body Ligated with: 3-0 Monocryl, two circumferential ligatures Abdominal Closure: 3-0 Monocryl simple continuous pattern Skin closure: 3-0 Monocryl intradermal Green Linear Tattoo Placed near Midline Surgeon: 990665 Additional Comments:
6/18/2026
Post Surgical Exam] Attitude/demeanor: QAR Appetite: eating C/S/V/D: none Incision site: no swelling, bruising, or bleeding; sutures appear intact Pain level: appears comfortable Licking, chewing, or biting surgical site noted: not observed Additional notes: none
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
KNOWN HISTORY:: Chillin was brought in from a hoarding situation with limited information on her behavior history in a home environment.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 6/08/26 FB61 Sitting upright in front of cubby upon approach, ears forward, face tense and tail curled around feet. She slowly backs away as I open the cubby door. I offer her treats and she avoids eye contact while remaining tense. I speak to her softly and close the kennel door, only then does she eat the treats offered. Needs more time - will continue to build positive associations. 6/11/26 FB79 At the top of the kennel, Chillin is perched with his paws tucked and his eyes wide/dilated; she watched me closely for further movement and when the tool was slowly brought in she stood in a crouched position with his back arched and his ears tilted. Chillin ducked and dodged the tool for a few moments but very briefly tolerated the tool being ran down his back before he darted to the front near her food bowls with hereyes flat as he watched closely. 6/16/26 FB25 Chillin is inside of a box without the top. I use the stairs to be able to see in at him, and she is looking up at me with a neutral expression and body. He returns a few slow blinks. I place squeeze up on the scratcher tool and slide it into the kennel toward him. I put a little on the edge of the box with it. He leans up to sniff, seemingly curious, then flinches away when the scratcher gets too close. She stands up and arches his back, then hops out of the box and retreats to the ledge, lip licking. I leave her with extra treats. 6/18/26 FB79 At the top of the kennel, Chillin sits with her tail wrapped around her legs, her ears forward and her eyes wide which dilate when i enter the kennel and greet her. She had no reaction as i spoke however when i reached in with the tool for her to sniff she flinched back. Chillin remained still/tolerant for brief pets on her head but quickly pulled away while trying to back herself further into the corner. When the tool was ran down and around her back/body she tensed up with her shoulders hunching as she ducked and dodged to avoid contact. I didn't push further contact since she didnt attempt to retreat away and remained at the top. 6/29/26 FB25 Chillin is inside of her box today. On the stepping stool, I'm able to see inside where she is sitting upright, looking up and watching me with wide eyes and forward ears, her whiskers twitching. I place squeeze up on the edge of the box and she sniffs the air but makes no movement toward it. When I bring the scratcher tool toward her head, she flinches back harshly, but settles and then sniffs it. She lip-licks and then jumps out to the ledge, pressing herself farther away from me. I talk softly to her and leave her with some extra treats. 7/8/26 FB58 Sitting in her box with a tense face and body, eyes wide and dilated - she pokes her head up and hisses, jumping up onto the shelf and sits hunched with her tail wrapped around herself. She sniffs at the tuna cup, steps back before she sits with eyes wide, wary about treats tossed but eats and returns slow blinks w/ door closed. GA
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period,Adult cat socialization
Potential challenges comments:: Chillin came from a home with many other cats, it is likely that she was not appropriately socialized to humans.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3
RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home
Recommendations comments:: Adult only home due to behaviors displayed in shelter.
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: 6/7/26 Chillin is on the top part of the kennel, laying with a neutral face and body and loose tail; however, when the assessor entered the kennel, she tensed up, wrapped her tail and her eyes widen/dilated. She had no interest in the treats that were tossed as she flinched harshly, her ears tilted and sat up quickly. When the tool was slowly brought in, she began to harshly duck and dodged the tool to avoid contact. When the tool was used to pet her head, her ears flattened and as it ran down and around her body, she snapped back and bit the tool. Chillin remained with a very tense body and wide eyes as she watches closely for further moment. The assessor waited a moment before attempting contact again and once again Chillin snapped her head to bite the tool. Pick up was not attempted at this time. 7/7/26 As the assessor approaches, Chillin is in her box. Once she views the assessor she jumps on to the kennel shelf. She has wide dilated eyes and a stiff body with her tail wrapped around herself. When offered some push up treat on a tool she does not react and continues to watch the assessor. The assessor touches Chillin on her face and neck lightly with a tool, she flinches. She does not allow touch on her back with the tool, she gives a light hiss and slightly raises her arm. The interaction is ended, a tray of push up treat is left for her. Chillin is an adult cat that may not have had many interactions with humans from an early age. He is very apprehensive of people and he attempts to flee and avoid human contact. It is difficult to predict if he will respond to socialization but we recommend offering high value treats and food to help build a positive association to humans. Please be mindful that older cats will require more time and skill in order for them to be comfortable around people. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.