Animal Profile

Druski is on the At Risk list due to behavior and inconsistent appetite due to FAS. 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 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 Druski is on the at-risk list due to behavior and inconsistent appetite due to FAS. 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 him plenty of time and space to adjust, and who have experience with helping a fearful cat adjust to strangers. A volunteer writes: It's possible that, at two years old, Druski is just now learning about people, but, even so, has admirably defined preferences. We bring her food, snacks, and toys, put on bubble shows and play soft music, but we also do things like occasionally try to pet her. The latter of which she says absolutely not, no thank you. Druski was brought to us with many other cats, but we don't know too much else about her history. While at first Druski would permit us to pet her a little, she did so reluctantly and in conversation. For Druski's part this meant puffing her tail and looking to hide, communicating that she wasn't a fan. Unfortunately shelter life has not been easy on this gentle hearted kitty who has continued to talk with us and share a number of ideas, suggestions, and, of course, complaints. While time can ease adjustments for some, it seems to have brought Druski further into her shell. We're all still hopeful, however, that someone can find space in their home and heart for a kitty who needs a little extra patience and a whole lot of extra love.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 7.89 lbs

Medical Notes

2/10/2025

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: approx 1-3 years based on dentition and conformation Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative History: stray Subjective: QAR Observed Behavior - timid but allowed for handling and tasks w towel Is there evidence of Cruelty? N Is there evidence of Neglect? N Is there evidence of Trauma? N Objective T = np P = wnl R = wnl BCS 4.5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment APH Prognosis: good Plan: intake exam and tasks awaiting sort SURGERY: Okay for surgery: Y

2/15/2025

Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by offsite vet. Medical record uploaded to Vet Documents. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. GIVE: 0.11 ml of meloxicam 1.5 mg/ml PO for 2 days starting the day after surgery. Notes: Visual Exam only - fractious No discharge

2/16/2025

[Post Surgical Exam] Attitude/demeanor: [QAR] Appetite: [eating very well] C/S/V/D: [none] Incision site: [no swelling, bruising, or bleeding; sutures appear intact] Pain level: [appears comfortable] Licking, chewing, or biting surgical site noted: [no] VA992300

2/28/2025

Progress exam: URI noted on rounds Subjective: BAR, no C/V/D. Sneezing noted Objective: EYES: Clear, no discharge LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: mild clear serous discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed URI PLAN: Per standing orders -Under the weather, ppe sign & monitor log placed on kennel -Start fortiflora 1 packet PO q24h x10days -CTM, recheck in 3 days

3/1/2025

Reported to have high FAS in shelter; demonstrating hissing, growling or swatting; will lunge. *Starting gabapentin 100mg PO q12h, check in with FB in 2 weeks to assess progress

3/6/2025

Progress exam: URI recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D. Sneezing reported on monitor log, eating well Objective: EYES: Clear, no discharge LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: mild clear serous discharge MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed URI PLAN: Per standing orders -CTM, recheck in 3 days

3/14/2025

Progress exam: URI recheck Subjective: BAR, no C/S/V/D Great appetite Objective: EYES: Clear, no discharge LUNGS: Eupneic, no sign of respiratory distress NASAL CAVITY: no discharge noted MUSCULOSKELETAL: Ambulatory x4, no lameness or lesions NEURO: Appropriate mentation ASSESSMENT: Presumed URI appears resolved PLAN: Per standing orders -Remove URI signage from kennel -CTM on daily rounds while in QACC

3/15/2025

No reported progress made with gabapentin - recommend continuing and monitoring for changes or inappetence.

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 2. Blue

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

During intakes minimum handling was done.

KNOWN HISTORY:: Druski was brought in from a hoarding situation with limited information on her behavior history in a home environment. During intakes minimum handling was done.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 3/4/25 FB61 Crouched on perch, ears tilted, pupils dilated and body and face very tensed. She hisses and lunges when spoken to. I leave some treats in the main space of her kennel and spend the session blowing bubbles for visual enrichment. She watches the bubbles with a tense expression as her ears remain flat. She does not eat the treats offered. Needs more time to adjust. 3/6/25 FB79 Today, Druski was on top of her den with her paws tucked away wide eyes and her ears forward; although she did not hiss when i approached and spoke to her she did hiss when i slowly brought the tool closer to pet. She did however tolerate brief petting before she hissed once again. 3/10/25 FB79 Inside of her den, Druski peaks her head out and has very alert wide/dilated eyes with forward ears. She very quickly lunges towards the front of the glass before i attempt to open the kennel door and proceeds to hiss, spit and lunge as she jumps to the top of the den with a tense, arched hunched body. When i toss in some treats through the cubby door she low growls/grumbles, lunges and spits continuously until i take a few steps back from her kennel. 3/13/25 FB79 Today, Druski displayed the same behaviors described in the previous enrichment note. 3/17/25 FB79 On top of her den, Druski has a neutral face/body when i approach; today she didn't hiss when i opened the kennel door and slow blinked when i spoke to her. She has become more tolerant and curious. She leans in to sniff the tool that i slowly bring closer and lightly swats it with no claw as she inspects it closely; she leans also in to bring the tool to her mouth but does not bite down on it. When i bring it back in when some treats she lightly swats it once again but leans in to sniff and eat it! She didn't allow any petting when i tried to bring the tool to her head as she jumped to the top part of her kennel with now dilated eyes and a tightly wrapped tail. 3/19/25 FB58 Sitting on top of her den with a tense face and body - lunges and then backs away, slow blinks and hunches as she remains tense. She will lunge every once in a while but then settles and slow blinks again. Seems to enjoy being spoken to, still uncomfortable with cage door being opened. 3/21/25 FB61 Lying on top of cat den, ears flat, feet and tail tucked beneath body and pupils very dilated. She hisses and lunges several times when spoken to and then settles back down, ears flattening further. She does not show interest in the treats or the toy offered - she remains too focused on me. I slow-blink and speak to her softly before ending the session.

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Shy ,Timid,Skittish,Independent

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

Potential challenges comments:: Druski came in with 11 other cats, it is likely that she was not appropriately socialized to humans.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New Hope Only

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

Recommendations comments:: Due to the behavior seen in shelter and needing a longer time to warm up, the behavior team feels Druski would do best in an adult-only home where they would be able to acclimate in a calm environment.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: 2/12/25 On approach, Druski is in her den and completely hidden from view - she cannot be coaxed out with treats or when spoken to softly. When the assessor attempts to lift the den cover, she runs partly out of the den and pauses for a moment before she moves further out and sits with a tense face and body, eyes wide and dilated and her front feet propped on top of the den, ready to run. She is tense and frozen but tolerant of a few brief and light pets along her her back with the scratcher tool, tail puffed. Pick up is not attempted due to her high level of FAS and risk of fleeing. 2/27/25 Upon re-eval, Druski is sitting on her shelf with a tense face and body, eyes wide and dilated and ears tilted. As the the assessor approached, she quickly moves towards the front of the cage and lunges as she spits. She continues to lunge and spit as she remains on the shelf. The assessor opens the food slot and introduces the scratcher tool to attempt to interact with her. When the tool gets close to her, she turns and nips at the tool, swatting and then biting and holding onto the tool. Druski is an adult cat that may not have had many interactions with humans from an early age. She is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and may require further investigation before placement in a home. She has tried to swat, bite, 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.