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Pantha is on the at-risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and has begun to deteriorate in the Adoptions room. He is now at times displaying signs of frustration and over stimulation during cage cleanings and during some interactions. 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 feline body language, over stimulation, and who have the time to invest in managing these behaviors on a consistent basis to avoid (further) bite/scratch incidents.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Pantha is on the at-risk list due to behavior. He is not thriving in the care center and has begun to deteriorate in the Adoptions room. He is now at times displaying signs of frustration and over stimulation during cage cleanings and during some interactions. 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 feline body language, over stimulation, and who have the time to invest in managing these behaviors on a consistent basis to avoid (further) bite/scratch incidents. Pantha interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. Although Pantha is showing level 2 behavior here in our care center, due to a multiple scratch & bite history the behavior team is recommending he goes to a single-pet, adult only home with experienced cat parents. The behavior team believes that Pantha has the chance to thrive with the right cat parents and ideally in a quiet, low-traffic home with daily mental and physical stimulation provided. A volunteer writes: Pantha is a handsome tuxedo cat who does not play well with children. He can be fearful when meeting strangers, but may warm up with time. He can be prone to becoming overstimulated, so that is something his future parents will need to be on the lookout for. In the shelter, Pantha has been described as social, sweet, affectionate and people oriented. He can be unsure of his surroundings. He needs experienced cat parents who will treat him gently. Because of his history of playing roughly with kids, he needs to go to a home which does not include young children. To learn more about Pantha, and to set up a meeting, please click on the Adopt Me button.

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Weight: 14 lbs

Vet Notes
Medical Notes

6/9/2021

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5y Microchip noted on Intake? No History: O/S Subjective: BARH. No csvd Observed Behavior - Very nervous, hissing, growling, fleeing, swatting--netted for exam Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mild tartar on limited oral exam PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN, no discharge MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal externally Assessment Overweight Prognosis: fair Plan: recommend weight loss with placement

7/14/2021

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5y Microchip noted on Intake? Yes History: Return Subjective: BARH. No csvd Observed Behavior - Very nervous, hissing, growling, swatting--netted for exam Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN, no discharge MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal externally Assessment Overweight Prognosis: fair Plan: recommend weight loss with placement

8/28/2021

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5yrs Microchip noted on Intake? Yes History: 6/9/2021 OS intake-Overweight 7/14-RTS Today, 8/28/21-RTS, DOH-B Subjective: BARH. No c/s/v/d. E/d well. No elimination concerns. Observed Behavior - Very nervous and tense, hissing, growling, fleeing, swatting--netted for exam Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN, no discharge MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal externally Assessment: Overweight Prognosis: Good Plan: CTM while at BACC Recommend weight loss with placement

3/23/2022

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:5y Microchip noted on Intake?y History:return acc < 1 year Subjective: Observed Behavior -striking, dilated pupils. howling Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =220 R =30 BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:none PLN: no exam H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: No exam U/G:male neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: obese Prognosis:good Plan:no tx

12/28/2025

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~ 9 year Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned positive History: Owner surrender Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - Fractious, hissing, attempts to scratch and bite. Sedated for exam. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective P = 156 R = Eupneic BCS = 8/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild tartar on caudal dentition, resorptive lesion at 407, pink mm PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Externally normal castrated male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Externally normal Assessment Dental disease Obese Prognosis: Fair Plan: Intake exam and tasks Sedation (Poor reaction) Butorphanol - 0.3mL IM Ketamine - 0.1mL IM Dexmedetomidine - 0.1mL IM Reversal: Atipamezole - 0.12mL IM Cat became cyanotic with a faint pulse and apnea quickly after sedating. CPR initiated. Atipamezole administered IM. Patient intubated. Naloxone pulled up but not administer due to patient revival. CPR: Successful Gabapentin 100mg - 1 cap PO BID SURGERY: Permanent waiver due to previous neuter

12/29/2025

recheck exam, became cyanotic post admin of sedation meds (need sedated intake exam 12/28). S/O BAR, comes out of den and up to the front of the kennel, rubbing against the bars, LB with small area of urine clumping, food trays disturbed EENT: no ocular or nasal dc HL: eupneic MSI: amb x 4 A. Appears APH 1 day post poor rxn to injectable sedation P. No further treatment needed aTT Okay to move out of pre-exam/medical and to adopts when space

2/17/2026

DOH visual exam Patient is BAR and kennel front, sniffs at front when called. EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge H/L: Eupneic Abd: No obvious distension MSI: Ambulatory in kennel, no lameness noted, fur looks clean and healthy Neuro: Alert and mentally appropriate, no ataxia noted. A. No neurologic signs at his time DOH-B P. Monitor during 10 day hold.

2/21/2026

Feline behavior concerned that tail may have gotten caught/stuck on the portal sometime between 2/5-2/9. Since then, new behavior noted - reactive in kennel. Concerned about tail pain. S/O: BAR, comes forward when approached, great appetite, no c/s/v/d noted EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge LUNGS: Eupneic MSI: Ambulatory x 4, resting in bed initially, but gets up and comes to the front, walks back and forth through portal rubbing tail along edges of door, unremarkable tail carriage, no notable lesions/wounds CNS: Appropriate mentation A: Concern for tail pain - not notable on cage-side exam *Multiple bite history, history of unprovoked attacks in home P: Did not perform hands on exam at this time due to behavior history. Did not elect to sedate due to poor reaction to recent sedation. Patient appears comfortable moving through kennel, no obvious tail discomfort. Continue gabapentin for FAS and any possible pain

2/27/2026

On 02/27/2026 Pantha was examined. The patient has appropriate mentation at this time (no neurological signs present) and has not exhibited any neurological signs while at QACC.

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Behavior Condition: 5. Red

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Basic Information:: Name: Pantha Age: 10+ years old / mas de 10 años Color: black & white Sex: Male / Macho Altered: Yes / Si Declawed: No Surrender Reason: aggressive behavior with the family resulting in a bite incident. Length of time owned: 1 year, some months Where the previous owner got this cat: Adoption from ACC

Previously lived with:: 3 adults

How is this cat around strangers?: Curious / Curioso

How is this cat around children?: No experience / No Experiencia

How is this cat around other cats?: No experience / No Experiencia

How is this cat around dogs?: No experience / No Experiencia

Behavior Notes: If they hiss, growl, swat, or bite - these behaviors are usually: Offensive / Ofensivo How this cat reacts when someone... - Trims their nails: Struggles or squirms / Lucha, Stress meows / Maullidos de estrés - Brushes their coat: Struggles or squirms / Lucha - Picks up/holds: Unbothered / Sin molestarse - Places them in a carrier: Stress meows / Maullidos de estrés

Bite history:: Previous bite/scratch to a person: Yes / Sí Did the bite/scratch break skin: Yes / Sí Date of last bite/scratch: 12/16/2025 Previous bite/scratch to another animal: No Did either animal need vet care: Not reported Date of last bite/scratch to an animal: Additional info: Unprovoked

Energy level/descriptors:: Medium / Mediano

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: Yes

Medical Notes: Medical info: Bladder caution of stone, wet foods only Allergies: Unsure / No se Allergy info: Not reported Veterinarian: Bond Vet Last vet check: 8/30/2025

For a New Family to Know: Description of this cat most of the time: Prefers contact on their terms / Prefiere el contacto en sus términos Additional info: Not reported Areas the cat had access to: Indoors / Adentro Additional info: Not reported Where the cat spent most time: Living room / Sala Additional info: Not reported How the cat likes to play: Unsure / No se Additional info: Not reported How often the cat got interactive playtime: Multiple times per month / Varias veces al mes Additional info: Not reported This cat likes to scratch on: Carpet/Fabric / Alfombra/Tela Additional info: Not reported Previous owner's favorite things about the cat: Is quiet Behavior issues noted: Scratches furniture / Aroña los muebles, Scratches people / Araña a la gente Additional info: Not reported Type of food the cat eats: Wet food / Comida mojada Brands of food: Purina Favorite treats: N/A

KNOWN HISTORY:: *PLEASE SEE GAN NOTES FOR MOST RECENT KNOWN HISTORY 12/30/25* Previous known history - Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 adults 3 children No Animals Behavior toward strangers: Pantha is fearful around strangers, Pantha is known to be shy for days but may eventually warm up and become outgoing and even at times friendly. Pantha plays somewhat rough with adults and is aggressive towards children. Behavior toward children: Pantha has previously lived with 2 children. Pantha is aggressive towards children and has attacked them by biting and scratching. Behavior toward cats: Pantha has never lived with animals. Behavior is unknown. Behavior toward dogs: Pantha has never lived with animals. Behavior is unknown. Bite or Scratch history: Pantha had a bite incident on 08/27/21 where he bit and scratched previous owner's 1yr old son. Child was playing with his toys when Pantha attacked. Child was treated at home. 2 weeks prior Pantha attacked owner by biting and scratching her leg. Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Medium/High Other notes: Pantha is described by previous owners as fearful but once he warms up to you will come off as affectionate. Pantha enjoys playing with strings, balls and catnip toys. Pantha is kept mostly indoors where he can seen lounging in his favorite spot, and when he feel like it. He will follow you around and sit on you. Pantha enjoys giving head bunts and eating. Pantha sleeps on cat bed or his cat tower. He eats Purina both wet and dry 3x he likes Greenies treats as well. Pantha is mostly litterbox trained but owner reports him having accidents of pooping outside of box. Pantha is used to his litter box being is uncovered and uses pellet litter. He had a scratching post made of carpet. Previous known history - Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 adults and 2 children Behavior toward strangers: Pantha at first is friendly and outgoing. Then when he is comfortable or scared he will become fearful per owner with scratching. Behavior toward children: Pantha has been respectful towards the children in the household. Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: On 07/13/2021, his returner reported that something fell down in the home causing a loud noise and Pantha scratched her, it did not draw blood. Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Medium Other notes: Pantha likes to head bud and lounge around. He will follow you around and sit on you. He likes to play with strings and sleep on cat bed. He eats Purina both wet and dry 1x he likes Greenies treats as well. is litter box is uncove

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 6/21/21 At front of kennel upon approach, ears forward and face relaxed. He rubs against the kennel door, then allows petting along his head and body after the kennel door opens while leaning in, raising his tail, eating his treats and looking at me with soft eyes. Did well! 7/15/21 Standing in front of kennel, rubbing against kennel door and reaching out towards me with soft paws. He allows petting along his head and body while continuing to lean in, tail remaining high as he head-butts my hand. Doing well! 8/31/21 Crouched in front of kennel, ears forward and feet and tail tucked. His pupils are dilated. He stands up as I open the kennel door, then allows petting along his head and back with the scratcher tool while leaning in, raising his tail and remaining slightly tensed. He turns to watch the scratcher tool but does not escalate further. Appears social but unsure - needs some time to adjust. 9/2/21 Lying in front of kennel, ears forward, body neutral and pupils dilated. He stands up to greet me as the kennel door opens, then allows petting along his head and body while leaning in and raising his tail. He's a bit tense and focused on the environment but he continues to enjoy petting for the remainder of the session. He begins to lick my hand and I give him some treats before ending the session. Licking can sometimes be a sign of affection, or can sometimes lead to nipping and biting in cats that become overstimulated. 9/3/21 Comes to the front excitably when approached. Rubs against his kennel as I open it. Accepts petting. Does seem to whip his head often but does not overstimulate. 9/5/21 Crouched in front of kennel upon approach, ears forward and face neutral. His pupils are dilated. He stands up to greet me as I open the kennel door, then allows petting along his head and back while leaning in and raising his tail. He remains very slightly tensed and watches my hand occasionally but does not escalate further. He appears to be a big, social and playful boy. 9/7/21 Pantha was sitting by his door, calm and curious as I approached. He gets up and comes forward to interact when unlocking his kennel. Accepts and leans in for all petting. Will become fixated on jumping out of kennel. 3/24/22 Returned I believe, but has no notes so it's unclear if there was a behavioral concern at this time. Pantha did well during his interaction and approached the kennel with his ears forward and eyes alert. He allowed petting with the scratcher tool while leaning in with enthusiastically and raising his tail. He ate all treats offered and played with the toys given. Pantha is a high energy cat who needs a lot of stimulation. An ACS reported that he was fine during cleaning but suddenly lunged at one point and this can be due to his high prey drive and need for space and play. Pantha may also have the potential to become overstimulated. GANN

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Lively

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Social,Affectionate,Playful,Skittish

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Overstimulation,Very high energy level,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: Please see behavior flyers for more information. 2/25/26 It should be noted that since the beginning of February (this month) Pantha has been displaying a significant departure in his normal behaviors in shelter that seem to have stemmed from an incident during cleaning where a wasn't letting staff clean a specific side of his cage (unknown details as to how he was preventing) and the litter cubby was closed quickly and forcibly, with the potential for his tail to have been caught or to have startled him. Since this incident, Pantha has occilated between his normal friendly and social behavior to becoming reactive to staff passing by his cage or cleaning his cage. The day of the incident, he began to yowl and vocalize loudly and possibly lunge at the front of the cage afterwards and a cover was placed to attempt to settle him. These events lead up to the scratch incident that occurred in shelter on 2/17/26: An Animal Care staff member was cleaning Pantha's condo and when reaching in over his head to remove the food trays, Pantha reacted and scratched the ACS staff member on the right arm above the wrist drawing blood. The incident resulted in 2 to 3 scratches.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Single-pet home,Adult only home

Recommendations comments:: Due to his previous scratch/ bite incidents in his previous homes, as well as his potential for overstimulation, Pantha would do best in an adult-only home. He has previously lived with a dog/puppy and swatted at the other animal.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Pantha was at the front of his kennel rubbing against his door when approached. He leans in for petting through his kennel bars and purrs. When opening his door, he tenses up slightly and scopes out the room. He lip licks and he watches the cats and the focuses on the door. He would purr, lean in, knead and allow all petting on his head and body. His tail does sway, but shows no other signs of overstimulation or agitation. He would attempt to climb out twice and was easily lifted back in. When picked up, Pantha was calm. Patha displayed similar behaviors to his previous eval. He comes to the front of the kennel to greet the assessor. He leans in for gentle and rough petting, with his tail slightly swaying after a few minutes. He remains calm, allows pick up and is very gentle. 2/25/26 Upon meeting with Pantha, he is sitting in his bed towards the back of the cage with a neutral face and body, ears forward. He walks towards the front of the cage with his tail raised and sniffs the hand offered. He accepts and leans into all pets along his head and cheeks, as well as along his back without issue. He allows the assessor to lift him up and place him back down. Pantha interacts with the observer, appreciates attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. Although Pantha is showing level 2 behavior here in our care center, due to a multiple scratch & bite history the behavior team is recommending he goes to a single-pet, adult only home with experienced cat parents. The behavior team believes that Pantha has the chance to thrive with the right cat parents and ideally in a quiet, low-traffic home with daily mental and physical stimulation provided. The recent scratch incident in the shelter has occurred within a wider pattern of sudden behavior change.