Animal Profile

Spooky is on the emergency placement 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. 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 helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers.

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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 Spooky is on the emergency placement 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. 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 helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers. What my friends at ACC say about me: I'm an independent kitty who likes to do my own thing. 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. I will flourish in a calm environment and a low-traffic home. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I would do best in a home with only adult humans.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 9.74 lbs

Vet Notes
Medical Assistant

10/7/2023

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3 years Microchip noted on Intake? Scanned negative History: Owner surrender Subjective: BAR Observed Behavior - Fled from admissions staff. Ears flatted and growling in den when presented for intake exam. Swatted at door of den when privacy screen was lifted. Is there evidence of Cruelty? No Is there evidence of Neglect? No Is there evidence of Trauma? No Objective P = 160 R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean. No nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Male intact MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no skin parasites seen, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: WNL externally Assessment Apparently healthy Prognosis: Good Plan Sedate with DKT feline pre-mix 0.5 ml IM (Dexdomitor 0.5mg/ml 0.125 ml + Ketamine 100mg/ml 5mg/ml + Butorphanol 10mg/ml 0.25 ml) exam Intake tasks Antisedan 0.06 ml IM SURGERY: ok for surgery

10/16/2023

Gabapentin Request (20 mg/kg po q 12 hrs) Gabapentin- 100mg/ml Sig: 0.8 ml po q 12 hrs x 1 month

10/17/2023

On 10/17/2023 at approximately 2:30 PM Spooky was examined. The patient has appropriate mentation at this time (no neurological signs present) and has not exhibited any neurological signs while at MACC. Hx: on DOH for biting/scratching a person BAR H High level FAS; hissing and striking eent- no nasal and no ocular discharge; sneezing hl- eupneic msi- ambulatory x 4; bcs- 5/9 neuro- no apparent deficits A) no apparent neuropathy present but high level of FAS (hissing and striking) P) consider removing from DOH observation

11/2/2023

S: Visual exam performed due to temperament. BAR in feral den, hissing. O: EENT: Clean/bright, no ocular/nasal discharge/sneezing/coughing/congestion H/L: Eupneic U/G: Intact male MSI: Ambulatory x4, healthy hair coat A: Good anesthetic candidate P: Neuter today

11/2/2023

Was this cat a cryptorchid? No Routine feline neuter (2 scrotal incisions, closed castration) Autoligation of spermatic cord using hemostats Green linear tattoo placed near midline

11/3/2023

Hx: neutered yesterday SO: BAR in kennel no ocular or nasal dc apparent no coughing or sneezing during observation period no evidence of dc or bleeding from surgical site A: healing post op P: continue to monitor while in care

11/11/2023

Mild URI noted during cage side rounds S: BAR, airplane ears, hissing O: EEN- eyes clear, serous nasal discharge H/L- eupneic, sputum on den door so suspect sneezing Neuro- alert/appropriate A: Mild URI High FAS P: Fortiflora 1 packet PO SID x7d

11/18/2023

SO: Has been on treatment for mild URI. BAR, sitting inside of den eent: eyes clear, mucoid ocular and nasal dc apparent h/l: eupneic, no coughing or sneezing appreciated, but audible congestion msi: ambulatory x4 neuro: mentation alert and appropriate A: URI-moderate P: starting doxycycline 50mg/ml 0.9ml PO SID x10d extending fortiflora additional 7 days ideally would also start erythromycin ophthalmic, but will cause too much stress to Spooky and concern for bite risk

11/20/2023

appears to be eating no nasal discharge

11/27/2023

No URI symptoms

11/2/2023

Feline Neuter performed by Vet: 1657 Patient anesthesia form uploaded to Shelter Buddy in Vet Documents.

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 4. Orange

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Date of Intake: 10/7/2023

Is this cat having litter box issues?: Yes

If yes, Please elaborate:: Will urinate outside of the litterbox a few times per week for an estimated 2 years.

Basic Information:: Male cat. Was acquired from a friend and surrendered due to family not having time to provide care. Previous family had him an estimated 2 years.

How is this cat around strangers?: Shy for a few minutes around strangers and does not play.

How is this cat around children?: Usually tolerant around children and does not play.

How is this cat around other cats?: Behavior unknown around other cats.

How is this cat around dogs?: Behavior unknown around dogs.

Behavior Notes: Will often cry/meow and has litterbox accidents. Will sleep/relax during car rides.

Bite history:: Scratched a man on 10/7/23 when attempting to place the cat in the carrier.

Energy level/descriptors:: High

Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No

For a New Family to Know: Described as affectionate, mellow and fearful. He enjoys running around and playing with his stuffed toys. When his family is home, he tends to follow them around and be in the same room. He plays with balls and stuffed toys. He is an indoor only cat. He will sleep in the bedroom and eats both wet/dry food. His favorite treats are temptations. He mostly uses the litterbox and will have accidents; accustomed to an uncovered litterbox, clay litter. Will scratch on furniture/drapes.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Indoor Cat Previously lived with: adults Behavior toward strangers: Shy for a few minutes around strangers and does not play. Behavior toward children: Usually tolerant around children and does not play. Behavior toward cats: Behavior unknown around other cats. Behavior toward dogs: Behavior unknown around other dogs. Bite or Scratch history: Litter box training: He mostly uses the litterbox but will have accidents; he will urinate outside of the litterbox a few times per week for an estimated 2 years. Energy level/descriptors: high energy, affectionate, mellow and fearful Other notes: He enjoys running around and playing with his stuffed toys. When his family is home, he tends to follow them around and be in the same room. He plays with balls and stuffed toys. He is an indoor only cat. He will sleep in the bedroom. Will scratch on furniture/drapes.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 10.17.23 Upon approach Spooky was in his den growling, hissing & spitting. As staff cleaned around his closed den, he repeatedly struck the portal door so hard that the den moved to the other side of the kennel. He was hyper-salivating, and about 6 inches of drool was hanging from his mouth. He was hyper-focused on staff with dilated pupils and was lip-licking. Staff waited, saw him break focus and blink, marked with praise then removed themselves. 10/20/23 Upon approach he was resting inside the den. When attempting to pet he immediately sat up watching from afar. Avoids contact hissing and striking at the scratcher tool through the side portal door. Quickly ended the interaction to reduce stress. 10/23/23 Spooky looked at me from inside the den and gave a slow blink so I tried offering treats with the scratcher tool and this produced a low growl so I stopped and waited and in a pause between growls I marked. 2nd visit raised the cover and he growled and hissed so I dropped it and waited speaking gently and when he stopped hissing I marked. 3d visit no reaction from inside the den. 10.24.23 Spooky was low growling looking at staff upon approacn. He lip-licked and continued to growl. Once he gave a slow blink, staff marked with praise and removed themselves. 10/25/23 Low growls after lifting the shor-line cover. Looks from afar through the den plexi door and soft blinks in return. Remains wary with his surroundings while he continues to growl. 10/28/23 Spooky was in the den with fairly average eyes. When spoken to he tensed his body. I continued to offer sweet talk until he stopped growling. Second visit he was resting eyes close but woke up and looked at me with narrow pupils this time and did slow blinks that might have just been “sleepy” blinks because he quickly closed his eyes, put his head down and resumed his nap! Improving? 10.29.23 Spooky was in his den with wide eyes, growling and was lip-licking. When he returned a slow-blink, staff marked with praise and removed themselves. 10/30/23 Spooky was not improved today so no progress video was taken and he was in the den facing out and began low growling when spoken to and lip licked. Second attempt he began low growling then gave a slow blink, resumed growling and I waited him out. 11.1.23 Was eating upon approach, ran back into den hissing then growled. His eyes very slowly constricted back to normal size and his growling eventually stopped. Staff waited until he returned a slow-blink, marked with praise and removed themselves. 11/3/23 Seems under the weather. Alert inside the den. Intense stare. When attempting to pet with the scratcher tool through the side portal door he strikes avoiding contact. Left alone to reduce stress. ---GAN---

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Independent,Timid

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Inappropriate elimination,Adult cat socialization,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: It was reported that he mostly uses the litterbox but will have accidents; he will urinate outside of the litterbox a few times per week for an estimated 2 years.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Upon approach Spooky was in his den growling. The assessor introduced the extended scratch tool and he repeatedly hissed, growled, spat and struck the tool. The interaction was ended to reduce FAS. Spooky 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/scratch/spit/is extremely 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.