Animal Profile

Oolong Tea 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 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. Oolong Tea 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 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 have lived with cats in my previous home. I'm an independent kitty who likes to do my own thing. Hi, my name is Oolong Tea and the shelter has been a little overwhelming for me. I came from a home with many cats, who I've gotten along with well. Because I've lived in this home my entire life and have only been around one person, I have little experience with people and am hesitant of new experiences. I would enjoy living in a quiet home, preferably one with lots of vertical space so I have a place to perch and observe the room. I would also appreciate having experienced, patient adopter(s) who are willing to take things slow with me. I would benefit from socialization, using rewards whenever I make a small positive step like making eye contact, allowing petting, or sniffing your hand. I'd prefer to take things at my own pace and would appreciate some good old fashion TLC. If you can open your heart to adopt a cat like me, I'll hopefully have the confidence to come around to my new people, like you!

My medical notes are...

Weight: 8.8 lbs

Medical Notes

4/2/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 7-9y Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: Hoarding case. Reported ringworm suspects Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Tense and repeatedly attempts to flee, but otherwise allows all handling. Distracted by wet food. Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Neglect seen-no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective T = P =wnl R =wnl BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with minor tartar and staining. PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male intact, 2 scrotal testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, unkempt hair coat, mild patchy alopecia on digits CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal external Wood's Lamp Exam: negative Assessment underweight ringworm suspect Prognosis: fair-good Plan: intake tasks neuter new home plucked hair for ringworm PCR to lab SURGERY: Okay for surgery

4/8/2026

Ringworm PCR Microsporum spp. RealPCR NEGATIVE Microsporum canis RealPCR NEGATIVE Trichophyton spp. RealPCR NEGATIVE Ok to move out of isolation

4/20/2026

Staff note growling, hissing, swatting. A: High FAS in shelter Plan Advise placement Gabapentin 100mg/ml 1ml in food bid. Recheck progress in 2 weeks.

5/1/2026

Observed in kennel to have clear nasal discharge S: QAR laying down in cubby. Fresh food bowls in kennel. O: EEN- eyes clear but 3rd eyelids slightly elevated, no appreciable ocular discharge noted but clear nasal discharge H/L- Eupneic, no audible congestion or sneezing noted MSK/i- Ambulatory x4, healthy haircoat. Neuro- alert/appropriate A: Mild URI P: Fortiflora 1 packet PO SID x7d

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

KNOWN HISTORY:: Oolong Tea was brought in with limited information on his behavior history in a home environment. Oolong Tea lived with 20+ other cats in his previous home.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 4/10/26 Vol. In litter box when lifted privacy screen to read kennel card - he went into hidey box - could see side. No movement or reaction to treat bowl. Approached hidey box entry with hard treat on scratcher tool - no movement or response. Let rest, and started to remove - he swatted out, missing tool. Stopped removing tool and let rest. Removed, sweet talked and Feliway square. Ended interaction 4/17/26 Vol. In hidey box, could not see. Put in treat bowl, no movement or reaction. Approached with hard treat on scratcher tool, no movement or reaction. Let treat drop and tool rest, no reaction. Ended interaction. 4/18/26 Vol. In den throughout interaction - approached, spoken to and door opened. Lifted cover, hissed, facing forward and sprawled front legs out to sides. Offered dry treats on scratcher tool and left inside den opening. Ate treat. Offered more dry treats, swatted at scratcher tool. Offered lickable treat. Swatted but also ate a little bit. Left dry treats in middle of den and a small amount of lickable treat in a tray. 4/21/26 Vol. Growling in his den when I approached his kennel. Tried to move his litter box out to try to clean it but he lunged at me from the den. No interest in eating Squeeze-ups. Poked his head out for a bit to look at the laser and also at the cat dancer. Left him some tuna. Never came out of the den. 4/24/26 Vol. Oolong tea was resting inside den away from opening. He did not react when offered squeeze up on scratcher tool. He did not show interest in a feather toy, remaining in place, sitting out of sight and not vocalizing. 4/25/26 Vol. Is in the den throughout interaction - approached, spoken to and door opened. Lifted cover- hissed, facing forward with front legs forward. Offered dry treats on scratcher tool and left them inside den. Swatted scratcher tool and tore glove covering scratcher tool. Offered lickable treat on scratcher tool. Swatted. Lifted cover, hissed. Left tray with lickable treat. 4/26/26 Vol. Resting in den, away from portal. Had come out to eat all breakfast. Hissed when tool approached and did not lean out to investigate or eat tray of chicken and treats. Dropped a cup inside then den and when I checked back after a few minutes, was happily eating. Poked head out to look for more and ate from tray just outside the den. Hissed when retrieving the empty tray and retreated, could not be coaxed back out. Oolong Tea has been showing consistent behaviors in our care center and has not shown improvement with daily interactions or enrichment offered. For this reason, the feline behavior team is going to discontinue recording daily behavior notes in Shelter Buddy. He is still going to receive daily enrichment and we will continue to monitor their behavior. Notes will resume if we notice any changes in behavior. 5/1/26 FB20 Oolong Tea is in his cubby. When the door opens he shifts back but begins slow blinking at handler who slow blinks back. GAN

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate,Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period,Adult cat socialization

Potential challenges comments:: Oolong Tea is an adult cat that may not have had many interactions with humans from an early age. He is very apprehensive of people and while showing no aggressive behaviors, he does attempt 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. Please speak to an adoption counselor to learn more about socialization techniques. Oolong Tea has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior with extended handling. Fear aggression can occur when a cat perceives a threat and may escalate if they cannot escape. A fearful cat will feel more relaxed when given options, so provide him with the chance to move closer, investigate, or interact with you. Be sure to offer incentive such as treats or play time whenever the cat makes a small positive step. Please speak to an adoption counselor for additional information on methods to desensitize your cat to their fear stimulus.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

Recommendations comments:: Due to behaviors observed in the care center, an adult only home is recommended.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Oolong Tea was in the cubby, facing out in the loaf position, and immediately began hissing when the cubby door was opened. He did sniff treats in the bag, but then resumed hissing when approached again, backing up as well. Oolong Tea 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.