Animal Profile
Thistle
Hello, my name is Thistle. My animal id is #209468. I am a desexed female black cat at the . The shelter thinks I am about 5 years 4 months 4 weeks old.
I came into the shelter as a agency on 9/6/2024.
Reserved
Someone has already placed a deposit on me. I'm no longer available.
Thistle 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. Medically, Thistle has dental disease.
Let's get to know each other a bit more...
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 . Thistle 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 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. A volunteer writes: Before we talk about Thistle now, let's look at Thistle before. Except that we don't know very much about her - her likes and dislikes, how she is in a home, what she wants for the future. But we can make some educated guesses about some of these. For example, we know Thistle doesn't like the Care Center. She's particularly frightened and she's a bit on his own. We're here, of course, but I don't know if that brings her any comfort at the moment. Thistle's fear in the shelter doesn't necessarily endear her to potential families as her responses in the shelter indicate a very unhappy kitty. She was found by an apartment door, which is tough and she was feeling unhappy there as well. A brighter future awaits but Thistle will need time to figure things out and a patient family to help guide her along the way.
My medical notes are...
Weight: 6.63 lbs
9/8/2024
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Stray. Pet has not come out of den since admission. Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - Whaled eyed and cowering at back of den when prosthetic hand introduced. Hissed and swatted at hand. Pet passed dark yellow urine in den after sedation. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective P = 120 sedated R = WNL BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Moderate tartar on cheek teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Firm material palpable all along colon. Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female intact MSI: Decreased muscle mass. Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: WNL externally Assessment Dental disease stage 1-2/4 Underweight Prognosis: Fair to good Plan: Sedated with feline DKT pre-mix 0.3 ml IM (Dexdomitor 0.5mg/ml 0.0125 mg/kg + Ketamine 100mg/ml 5 mg/kg + Butorphanol 10mg/ml 0.25 mg/kg) Intake tasks LRS 100 mls SQ Antisedan 0.04 ml IM SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Details on my behavior are...
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
KNOWN HISTORY:: Thistle was brought in as a stray, there is no known information on her behavior history in a home environment
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 10/18/24 FB26 Hisses from within the den after lifting up den cover for a visual. Fearful upon approach. She allows petting along the head and body with the scratcher tool through the side portal door. Lip flicks and hisses throughout the interaction. Remains tense in place. Left alone to reduce stress.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back,Subdued
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Curious,Timid,Skittish,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period,Adult cat socialization
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only
RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Taken on 9/9/24: Thistle was in the den with large pupils curled up and ignored treats, sniffing slightly, and as the assessor reached in the den to offer treats off his hand she hissed and attempted to bite, barely missing the assessor as he pulled away. Retest on 10/9/24: Thistle was inside the den upon approach. Alert with eyes wide, scanning the room when opening the door. Ears erect and forward. She was curious watching from afar. Thistle slowly leans forward to sniff the scratcher tool but withdraws and remains a distant throughout the assessment. Ignores offered treats. Thistle is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. She is extremely stressed/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.