Animal Profile

Tater is on the at-risk list due to distance -increasing behaviors. She is an under-socialized cat who may not have had many interactions with humans from an early age. Upon arriving at the Care Center, Tater tolerated minimal handling. As she remains at the Care Center, she has become less tolerant of touch. As staff approaches her kennel, she is lunging, hissing, and swatting with nails extended. When attempting to pet her with a scratcher tool, she is entirely avoidant. Given her fearful behavior, it is in her best interest to transition from the kennel environment into a stable home setting. She would do best in a low-traffic home with experienced adopters. Medically, upon intake, she had alopecia but otherwise appears healthy.

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This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information. Tater is on the at-risk list due to distance -increasing behaviors. She is an under-socialized cat who may not have had many interactions with humans from an early age. Upon arriving at the Care Center, Tater tolerated minimal handling. As she remains at the Care Center, she has become less tolerant of touch. As the staff approaches her kennel, she is lunging, hissing, and swatting with nails extended. When attempting to pet her with a scratcher tool, she is entirely avoidant. Given her fearful behavior, it is in her best interest to transition from the kennel environment into a stable home setting. She would do best in a low-traffic home with experienced adopters. Medically, upon intake, she had alopecia but otherwise appears healthy. Tater is a one-year-old female who has not acclimated to the Care Center. She is described as shy, independent, and fearful. She would benefit from an experienced owner who will allow her time to adjust on her own terms. 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

My medical notes are...

Weight: 8.5 lbs

Medical Notes

3/21/2026

[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: very timid, but allowed all handling Sex: female intact Estimated Age: ~1yr Subjective: owner surrender Eyes: clear, no discharge Ears: clear, no discharge Oral Exam: normal dentition Nose: clear, no discharge Heart: possible low-grade HM, DVM to recheck on exam Lungs: clear, eupneic Abdomen: soft, non-painful Musculoskeletal: amb x4, BCS 3-4/9 Integument: significant alopecia both ventrally and on rear end, both hind legs, and on caudal aspect of both front limbs Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: alopecia, suspect pregnant, otherwise apparently healthy animal Plan: spay, DVM, RV

3/23/2026

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1-2 yrs Microchip noted on Intake? Negative Scan History: O/S Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior - Very tense, limited exam with gentle restraint Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? No Objective BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Unable to examine PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, II/VI HM, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non-painful, no masses palpated, appears distended U/G: F MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, alopecia hips and hind legs CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: -Heart Murmur -Alopecia r/out stress vs other -Suspect pregnant Prognosis: Good Plan: -Gabapentin 50mg/day x 7 days for FAS -Recommend re-auscultation in 1 month once placed SURGERY: Okay for surgery

4/3/2026

[Surgery Template - Cat Spay] Was this cat in heat, pregnant or have a pyometra? early pregnancy Ventral Midline Incision Ovaries Ligated with: pedicle tie Uterine Body Ligated with: 3-0 PDS Abdominal Closure: 3-0 PDS Skin closure: 3-0 PDS intradermal Green Linear Tattoo Placed near Midline Surgeon: 1385

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

KNOWN HISTORY:: Tater was brought in with limited information on her behavior history in a home environment. Tater lived in a home with 30+ cats.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 3/26 Tater is laying down in her den; she is in a loaf position. Her ears are up right, and her tail is tucked around her. A catnip toy is placed right outside her den. Tater does not show any interest in coming out of her den or the catnip toy. She was given some temptation treats through a hole in her den, she sniffed the treats but did not eat them in front of staff. Later on when staff returned to the room, the treats were gone, indicating that she ate them. 4.7 Tater is laying at the back of her cubby. As the handler cleans the main portion of the kennel, she watches through the portal. When they near the portal, she moves away. Once the handler opens the cubby door, to grab a dish, Tater's pupils begin to dilate. She quickly swats, with nails extended, and lets out a hiss. The interaction is ended there. 4/16 Tater is sitting upright at the very back of the top cubby of her condo. Staff quickly refreshes her food and water bowls. They take a peek at her through the window of her cubby and she stares at them with wide eyes. Staff offers some soft, kind words and a few slow blinks before ending the interaction.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Timid,Independent

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

Potential challenges comments:: Fearful: Tater 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. Adult Cat Socialization: Tater is an adult cat that may not have had many interactions with humans from an early age. She is very apprehensive of people and while showing no aggressive behaviors, she does attempt to flee and avoid human contact. It is difficult to predict if she 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.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: 4/26: Tater is laying at the back of the cubby. As the handler crouches down in front of her kennel, she lunges out from the cubby and swats at the handler with nails extended. She lets out a hiss as she does so. They give her slow blinks before going to open the cubby. Tater again lunges forward, hissing and swatting. The handler gives her slow blinks once more and she backs up. A scratcher tool is extended out to her and she avoids it. She leans away from the scratcher tool when attempting to pet her. 3/26: Tater is laying in her den upon approach. The den cover is removed and she pushes herself to the back of the den, sitting with wide eyes. The handler gives slow blinks before offering a squeeze up out to her. She does not interact. A finger is extended out to her and she stares at it. They give her a few gentle pets along her back. Tater's body twitches and her breathing picks up. The handler pulls away and gives slow blinks once more before ending the interaction. Tater tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. He/she may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her 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.