Animal Profile

Blue Blue is on the at-risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. 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/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. This pet is available only through ACC New Hope partners. To adopt or foster, please complete the pre-screener form below. Inquiries sent directly to ACC will not receive a response. Pre-Screener Form Blue Blue is on the at-risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and continues to display distance-increasing behavior when approached for interactions. 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/her plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 15.9 lbs

Medical Notes

1/27/2026

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 4yrs based on dentition/conformation Microchip noted on intake? scans negative History: Brought in by NYPD after DOHB incident; noted to be very stressed and open-mouth breathing on admission with multiple torn nails Subjective: BAR, Observed Behavior - Growling, striking, lunging in den Is there evidence of Cruelty? no Is there evidence of Neglect? no Is there evidence of Trauma? no Objective- sedated for exam and tasks P = 150 R = 24 BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: superficial abrasions along gingival margins of mandible and tongue, adult dentition with diffuse staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI; 2 testicles descended MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, torn nails left hind digits 3 + 4 and multiple torn nails on forelimbs, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally normal Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Approx. 4yr MI DSh Multiple torn nails High FAS Prognosis: good Plan: Sedated with dexdomitor 10mcg/kg + torb 0.2mg/kg + ketamine 2mg/kg IM; achieved moderate to deep sedation Intake tasks Clipped all torn nails and scrubbed with dilute chlorhex Applied zorbium Reversed with equal volume antesedan Start gabapentin 15mg/kg PO BID for pain related to torn nails and high FAS SURGERY: Okay for surgery

2/5/2026

On 02/5/26 at approximately 8:00 am, I examined Blue Blue 246353. He has appropriate mentation at this time with no neurologic signs present, and has not exhibited any neurological signs while at ACC.

2/6/2026

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. Notes: EXTRA TELAZOL GIVEN (iv) - induction

2/7/2026

Post Surgical Exam Attitude/demeanor: BAR Appetite: [eating C/S/V/D: none Incision site: Unable to view incision. Cat would not allow to be touched. Pain level: appears comfortable Licking, chewing, or biting surgical site noted: not observed Additional notes:

2/7/2026

DVM Intake History: Repeat owner surrender Subjective: BAR, no coughing/sneezing/vomiting/diarrhea; large dilated pupils with airplane ears during visual exam Objective: Cageside exam performed. Eyes: Clear bilaterally, no discharge Nasal Cavity: No nasal discharge. Lungs: Eupneic Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness. Neuro: Appropriate mentation. Assessment: Clinically healthy Prognosis: Good Plan: Ok for intake Starting gabapentin 100mg PO q12h indefinitely to reduce FAS in shelter *House in quiet, low stress environment

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 5. Red

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake cat was very stressed. Staff transferred directly from carrier to den. Cat was not scanned for MC or collared.

Date of Intake: 1/26/2026

KNOWN HISTORY:: Blue Blue was surrendered a second time after reportedly immediately trying to attack the owner and the other resident cat. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Blue Blue was brought in with limited information on his behavior history in a home environment. He has previously lived indoors with 1 adult and 1 cat. The owner has had since he was a newborn. He has been fine until about a month ago. Owner reported he has scratched her 3 times in the last month. She thinks she was stressing Blue Blue out by kissing and hugging him too much. She says that he has become too unpredictable. Blue Blue has never had any issues with the other cat in the home. **There is a scratch history** Upon intake cat was very stressed. Staff transferred directly from carrier to den. Cat was not scanned for MC or collared.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: PRIOR ASSESSMENT Upon approach, Blue Blue was on the ledge, eyes are wide, ears are forward and he is backing away into the corner of the ledge as he hisses and starts to low growl. He continues to low growl throughout the entire interaction. Slowly offering the scratcher through the food slot, he curiously sniffs while his wide eyes are fixated elsewhere. Attempting to pet with the scratcher, he avoids touch as he ducks and dodges, and then jumps down off the ledge. Opening the door, the assessor offers the tool again as he crouched alongside the den. He hisses and swats very hard at the scratcher this time before jumping back up on the ledge. Ending the interaction at this point, about a minute after the door was closed, Blue Blue lunged at the front of the kennel making a big banging sound as the assessor was still in the room. 1/28/26 FB61 Lying alongside cat den, body and face tense. He stares straight ahead with his ears forward and his pupils dilated. He tenses slightly and leans away when offered treats and a catnip toy and he remains frozen in place when I try to engage him with the pole type toy. He appears to be frozen in fear. He shows no signs of further escalation at this time. 2/02/26 FB61 Hunched on top of perch, body and face tense with pupils very dilated. He whips his head to watch as I open the cubby door and I keep the interaction brief as I offer some treats and then close the kennel door. I speak to him softly and slow-blink and he stares at me frozen in place with wide eyes. Needs more time to adjust. 2/11/26 FB20 Blue Blue is hunched on his shelf with flattened ears. He hisses consistently on approach and when the door is opened. He will low growl and ignores squeeze up offered on scratcher tool, but does not escalate further. Once he stops growling, the scratcher tool is slowly removed. Squeeze up is left in a tray that hopefully he will investigate later.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Timid,Skittish

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: Please see relevant behavior flyers.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

RECOMMENDATIONS:: No other cats OR multi-cat home with adopters experienced with introducing new cats,Adult only home

Recommendations comments:: Blue Blue was noted to attempt attack the resident cat when brought back into his home. While it is important to note previously Blue Blue was noted to have no issues with the resident cat, future adopters/foster should practice careful, slow introductions with resident animals.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Upon approach, Blue Blue is crouched on the kennel shelf. He has wide dilated eyes and flattened ears, hissing on approach. When the door is opened, he low growls and continues to hiss. The scratcher tool is extended to Blue Blue, who immediately swats hard, claws extended. He continues to hiss and low growl as the tool is removed. The interaction is ended to avoid increasing his stress. Blue Blue is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and may require further investigation before placement in a home. He has tried to swat and 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. He may have a known history of behavioral issues that need to be addressed.