Animal Profile

Dent 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. Medically Dent has ear mites and mild dental disease.

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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 Dent 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. Medically Dent has ear mites and mild dental disease. A volunteer writes: Dent came to us when his person passed away. Brought in with many other cats, his transition to shelter life seems to come in fits and starts. For example, when Dent knows we're not around trying to say hi, he relaxes a little more. With soft eyes and stretched paws, he minds his business and makes the most of his time with a thoughtful nap. When we interrupt his me-time with our attempts to say hello, however, Dent has become grumbly and nervous. Hopping away from our outstretched hands to retreat to his den or perch right on top, Dent takes the initiative to create some space and make himself feel more comfortable. While not the most conducive to building a friendship, I applaud a cat who knows what they want and even more so if what they want is a little space time. Dent's a bright and sparkly independent guy who deserves another chance.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 9.2 lbs

Medical Notes

2/9/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1 year (approx.) Microchip noted on Intake? scanned positive History: owner surrender Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - hissing swatting Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective BCS: 5/9 visual exam as cat is hissing and swatting, Assessment: apparently healthy Prognosis: good Plan: visual exam since recently vaccinated and altered

2/12/2025

DVM Intake Estimated age: 1-4 years Microchip noted on Intake? Yes History: Owner surrender, repeating intake exam today Subjective: BARH, no coughing/sneezing/vomiting/diarrhea Observed behavior: Wide eyes, crouched posture. Started swatting when kennel was approached. Netted for exam initially, able to remove from net for blood draw--tolerated handling with towel Evidence of cruelty seen: No Evidence of trauma seen: No Evidence of neglect seen: No Objective: P: WNL R: WNL BCS: 4/9 OP: Mucous membranes pink and moist. Stage II dental disease. EENT: Eyes and nares clear bilaterally, no discharge noted. Moderate-marked ceruminous debris AU PLN: Small/soft/symmetrical/nonpainful CV: No murmurs or arrhythmias, pulses strong and synchronous. RESP: Eupneic, no crackles/wheezes GI: Soft, nonpainful, no palpable masses. UG: male castrated, no discharge INT: Rough hair coat, no areas of alopecia or pruritus, no ectoparasites or masses noted. MS: Ambulatory x4, no pain on palpation of epaxials NEURO: Mentation appropriate, cranial nerves intact, no deficits noted. Assessment: -Stage II dental disease -Ear mites Prognosis: Good to fair Plan: -Patient too fearful for ear cleaning. Selamectin given with first intake, give ivermectin 0.3 mg/kg SQ and repeat in 2 weeks -follow up with placement for ear mites Surgery: Neutered

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 5. Red

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Upon intake the cat allowed handling to be done, the cats were fearful at first.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Dent was brought in from a hoarding situation with limited information on her behavior history in a home environment. Upon intake the cat allowed handling to be done, the cats were fearful at first.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 2/13/25 FB61 In cat den upon approach, completely hidden from view. I do not push hands on interaction today to avoid creating a negative association with myself. I leave some offerings of catnip and treats and he hisses while remaining in his den. Hopefully he eats or plays later when the room is empty. Needs time to adjust. 2/20/25 FB79 Laying in his bed with a relaxed face and body, Dent has his paws tucked away and soft almond eyes when I approach. However, he quickly jumps to the top part of his kennel with a mid body and tail and hisses when I speak to him softly. He shows no interest in the treats that I toss up there with him and backs away hissing when I slowly introduced a pointer tool to pet. 2/23/25 FB79 Today, Dent displayed similar behaviors as the previous enrichment note. Did not allow any contact with low growl/grumbling. 2/27/25 FB79 Inside of the den, Dent peaks his head out when he hears me approach and has soft eyes with forward ears; when i lift the den cover he lays in a relaxed/neutral body. Dent does lean in to sniff the treats that i offer but has no interest. He also sniffs my hand when i bring it closer but quickly retreats inside when i attempt to pet.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Timid,Skittish,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful

Potential challenges comments:: Please see behavior flyer for more information.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Dent was in his cat den as the assessor approached, completely hidden from view. Dent growled when spoken to and he hissed as the kennel door opened. Dent swatted the assess-a-hand as it reached forward - he reached his paw out to swat it with claws extended before it could reach him from within his den. Pick up was not attempted at this time to avoid further escalation. Dent is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. He has tried to swat and is extremely fearful in the shelter environment. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.