Animal Profile

Oreo needs placement for medical reasons. She currently has a moderate upper respiratory infection and is not eating. Due to her stress when handled we are unable to provide more aggressive care. She needs more care than we can safely administer in shelter. She needs a quiet environment where she can recover from her URI and decompress.

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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 Oreo needs placement for medical reasons. She currently has a moderate upper respiratory infection and is not eating. Due to her stress when handled we are unable to provide more aggressive care. She needs more care than we can safely administer in shelter. She needs a quiet environment where she can recover from her URI and decompress. What my friends at ACC say about me: I'm an independent kitty who likes to do my own thing. I have potential behavior challenges that staff will address with you when you meet me. I am looking for a home with a patient person. Oreo is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time. She may have a known history of behavioral issues that need to be addressed.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 6.9 lbs

Medical Notes

1/28/2026

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3-4 years based on dentition, c/w owner reports Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - at front of kennel, refused to go into den and began striking and growling. Attempted to use Freeman net but then pet fled and continued to vocalize and growl, eventually able to be netted and sedation was used to prevent worsening FAS. Sedated using 0.3ml DKT premix (bottle # 98) IM. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective T = P = WNL R = WNL BCS: 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Adult dentition, mild tartar (PDDZ 1/4) PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally WNL, intact female, no OHE scar or tattoo noted MSI: Ambulatory x 4 (prior to sedation), skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities (prior to sedation) Rectal: Externally WNL Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed Assessment Apparently healthy Mild dental disease Intact female DOH-B Prognosis: Good Plan: Intake tasks + exam Await sort/behavior assessment Monitor throughout DOH-B hold 2 units antisedan IM SURGERY: Okay for surgery, in house

2/6/2026

At approximately 7:30am on 2/6/2026 Oreo was examined. She was laying on top of her den and looked at me during the interaction. She did not have any appreciable neurologic deficits or abnormalities noted during the interaction or during her time in care. S: QAR O: EENT: Eyes clear, yellow nasal discharge noted at medial aspect of nares H/L: Eupneic but mild audible congestion ABD: Relaxed U/G: Externally WNL, intact female, no OHE scar or tattoo noted MSI: Ambulatory x 4, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities A: No signs of neurologic deficits or rabies URI- moderate P: Consider releasing from DOH hold Rx: Doxycycline 50mg/ml 0.7 ml PO SID x7d Recheck at end of course

2/7/2026

Dull and laying on top of den, when approached retreats to back of den and does not tolerate handling. Green nasal discharge. Food bowls untouched.

2/10/2026

Pet is sitting on top of den. Ate some yesterday and today EEN: green nasal discharge. Eyes clear RESP: Eupneic A: Hyporexia URI persists on doxycycline P: Nebulize with saline sid x 3 d

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Behavior Condition: 5. Red

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

FB called owner on 2/4/26. Owner stated that Oreo had previously been a friendly, playful cat that liked to hang out with the family. She was described as sometimes biting and scratching during regular play sessions (likely overstimulation/rough play) but otherwise had no prior incidents. Owner stated that the bite incident occurred when she was cooking and the blender was turned on and that all of the bite victims received medical attention at the hospital. She stated that Oreo had been around previously during cooking/use of the blender without issue until this incident. Behaviors exhibited during bite incident had only begun over those few days and she was described as not having prior issues or incidents.

Date of Intake: 1/27/2026

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

Basic Information:: Oreo is a 3 year old female DSH cat. She is seeking a new home that is a better fit for her. Oreo has experience with adults, children, and other cats.

Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 3 children

How is this cat around strangers?: Shy and timid and may hide initially. May hiss.

How is this cat around children?: Shy and timid and may hide initially.

How is this cat around other cats?: Shy and timid and growl or swat.

How is this cat around dogs?: no experience

Behavior Notes: Trim nails: struggles or squirms Brush coat: unbothered Pick up or hold: unbothered Place in carrier: unbothered

Bite history:: On 1/25 at around 4PM, the owner of Oreo was in the kitchen and started her blender. Oreo, without warning, attacked her husband. Oreo first latched to right calf and then the left which left several puncture wounds. The husband then began to use his hands to remove Oreo. Oreo then bit/scratched both his hands/arms. On 1/25 at around 4PM, owner was using her blender which caused Oreo to lunge and attack her husband. To try to stop Oreo from attacking, she began to attempt to get the cat off him. However, the cat then turned around and began to swat and bite at her lower abdomen which broke skin. On 1/25 at around 4PM, the owner began to use her blender which caused Oreo to attack her husband, her, and then her daughter. After scratching the owner and her husband, Oreo redirected towards the daughter's left leg by swatting and biting which broke skin and caused several puncture wounds. A family member threw a kitchen towel on top of Oreo which stopped the attack. 1/26: On 1/26 at around 11PM, the owner's husband stood up from the couch and Oreo attacked both his legs which broke skin with several punctures. He received medical care at Harlem Hospital. On 1/26 as the daughter was exiting her room, Oreo attacked her. 1/27: On 1/27 at around 4AM, the husband came home from receiving medical care for the previous day's attack. When he opened the door, the daughter walked out to check up on her father. Oreo lunged and attacked the daughter once again. Oreo bit and scratched her left legs. She then tried to get Oreo off her which caused more bites/scratches on both her hands. She did not receive any medical attention but was encouraged to do so after arriving to MACC. (Clarified on the phone on 2/4 that medical attention was received at the Hospital.)

Energy level/descriptors:: medium

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know: Oreo is an active and playful cat. She's shy at first but will become friendly. Oreo's favorite things to do are chase or pounce on toys and play fetch. She always plays gently and is used to interactive playtime once per day. When on her own, Oreo likes to scratch on rough rope. Oreo is pretty independent and loves to play with her toys. When people start interactions that Oreo doesn't want she may bite or scratch. Oreo is used to eating dry food and having an uncovered litterbox with unscented litter.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Indoor Previously lived with: 2 adults, 3 children Behavior toward strangers: Shy and timid and may hide initially. May hiss. Behavior toward children: Shy and timid and may hide initially. Behavior toward cats: Shy and timid and growl or swat. Bite or Scratch history: On 1/25 at around 4PM, the owner of Oreo was in the kitchen and started her blender. Oreo, without warning, attacked her husband. Oreo first latched to right calf and then the left which left several puncture wounds. The husband then began to use his hands to remove Oreo. Oreo then bit/scratched both his hands/arms. On 1/25 at around 4PM, owner was using her blender which caused Oreo to lunge and attack her husband. To try to stop Oreo from attacking, she began to attempt to get the cat off him. However, the cat then turned around and began to swat and bite at her lower abdomen which broke skin. On 1/25 at around 4PM, the owner began to use her blender which caused Oreo to attack her husband, her, and then her daughter. After scratching the owner and her husband, Oreo redirected towards the daughter's left leg by swatting and biting which broke skin and caused several puncture wounds. A family member threw a kitchen towel on top of Oreo which stopped the attack. 1/26: On 1/26 at around 11PM, the owner's husband stood up from the couch and Oreo attacked both his legs which broke skin with several punctures. He received medical care at Harlem Hospital. On 1/26 as the daughter was exiting her room, Oreo attacked her. 1/27: On 1/27 at around 4AM, the husband came home from receiving medical care for the previous day's attack. When he opened the door, the daughter walked out to check up on her father. Oreo lunged and attacked the daughter once again. Oreo bit and scratched her left legs. She then tried to get Oreo off her which caused more bites/scratches on both her hands. She did not receive any medical attention but was encouraged to do so after arriving to MACC. (Clarified on the phone on 2/4 that medical attention was received at the Hospital.) Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: medium Other notes: Trim nails: struggles or squirms Brush coat: unbothered Pick up or hold: unbothered Place in carrier: unbothered Oreo is an active and playful cat. She's shy at first but will become friendly. Oreo's favorite things to do are chase or pounce on toys and play fetch. She always plays gently and is used to interactive playtime once per day. When on her own, Oreo likes to scratch on rough rope. Oreo is pretty independent and loves to play with her toys. When people start interactions that Oreo doesn't want she may bite or scratch. (Owner was called for further details regarding the bite incident and behavioral history - please see GAN from 2/4/26)

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 2/2/26 FB73 Oreo is laying curled up on top of her den, head resting on her front paws, looking at the handler with lightly dilated pupils as they approach. She allows petting on the head and cheeks with the scratcher tool but leans away and tenses when she is pet down her shoulders and back.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Independent

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Overstimulation,Fearful,Other,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: Oreo has a bite/scratch history. Please see known history. Oreo 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 her 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. Oreo appears to be easily overstimulated. As a result of this observed behavior, we recommend adopters who are familiar with signs of behavioral arousal and agitation in cats, so that interactions can be ended before becomes overstimulated. We also recommend fishing pole-type toys for play as they allow for interaction and vigorous, stimulating exercise while keeping human hands at a distance.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

Recommendations comments:: Due to bite/scratch history, adult only home.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Oreo is laying curled up on top of her den, eyes closed and ears forward as the assessor approaches. When the kennel door is opened, she opens her eyes and lifts her head, body tense and pupils dilated. Petting is attempted with the scratcher tool, and she is tolerant of brief petting on the head before leaning away, squinting, pressing herself against the back corner, and lifting a paw as if to swat. Treats are offered but she does not respond to them, lightly swatting at the scratcher tool. Interaction is ended to reduce FAS. Oreo is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time. She may have a known history of behavioral issues that need to be addressed.