Animal Profile

Nelly is on the at-risk 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. Nelly is on the at-risk 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 have lived with cats in my previous home. I would appreciate slow introductions to new people and places to help me feel safe. I'm sensitive and shy. I'll need extra help from you.

My medical notes are...

Weight: 11.64 lbs

Medical Notes

7/20/2026

[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~8-10 yrs based on teeth and eyes, o reported age 6 Microchip noted on Intake? positive History: brought in by agency - o/s 2 cats Subjective: QARH Observed Behavior - difficult to get out of cage, needed net, was quiet in net - very tense, allowing limited exam Is there evidence of suspected cruelty? no Objective: T = P = wnl R = eup BCS= 5/9 EENT: Eyes - mild nuclear sclerosis, pupils mid- range, PLR +, otherwise clear. Ears -marked dark d/c AU, pedal reflex. No nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mod halitosis, missing several incisors and R lower canine 404, unable to examine back teeth well of open mouth - too tense PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: male neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, matted hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: externally clean Wood's Lamp Exam: Assessment: 8 yo FS DSH Ear mites Dental dz - grade 4/4 Matts Prognosis: good Plan: Routine intake tasks - except selamectin instead of frontline Clean ears. Convenia 0.5 cc SQ for dental dz/ likely infection since may be difficult to give daily medication Recommend dental assessment (unable to do full exam due to behavior and full COHAT (pre-op BW, anesthesia, x-rays, possible extractions) SURGERY: already neutered

7/31/2026

Start gabapentin 100 mg PO BID for FAS in shelter

9/6/2026

Feline beh notes no improvement in behavior from gaba, d/c aTT

9/13/2026

BCS 5-6/9, weight appears stable.

10/17/2026

Brief recheck, scheduled for dental next week S/O: QAR, good appetite, resting inside cave bed, no c/s/v/d noted, eupneic. A/P: Dental disease noted at intake; recommend recheck oral and in house bloodwork on day of scheduled dental to minimize handling (high FAS).

10/20/2026

In house bloodwork: CBC: Hct 24.0 (L), WBC 20.79 (H), neutrophils 18.31 (H), eosinophils 0.09 (L) CHEM: Glucose 173 (H), globulin 5.7 (H) T4: wnl Interpretation -Anemia, non regenerative vs pre regenerative - ro chronic inflammation/disease vs other -Neutrophilic leukocytosis - ro inflammation/infection (ddz) vs other

10/20/2026

Pre-Op Exam S/O: QAR, hiding under bed no c/s/v/d noted EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge noted CNS: Mentation appropriate A: Dental disease noted at intake P: Dental and in house bw today SURGERY: Okay for surgery

10/20/2026

Dental procedure performed due to periodontal disease: -Full mouth rads -Resorption noted at multiple teeth, many missing teeth -Missing teeth: 101, 103, 106, 201, 203, 206, 209, 301, 302, 401, 402, 403, 404 **Retained roots (some resorbing) noted on rads at 101, 103, 201, 203, 401, 402, 403. Gingiva quiet, roots left. -Extractions: 104, 108, 109, 204, 208, 303, 304, 307 (nearly resorbed, crown amp), 309, 407 (nearly resorbed, crown amp), 409 -Extraction sites closed with cruciates using 4-0 monocryl Post extraction rads confirmed complete extractions. Remaining teeth scaled and polished. Plan: Onsior 2mg/kg SQ given peri-op; zorbium applied Continue onsior 6 mg PO SID x 3 days Wet food diet for one week, recheck scheduled in one week

10/21/2026

Brief recheck post dental S/O: QAR, ate well overnight, no c/s/v/d noted, feces in LB EENT: No ocular or nasal discharge ORAL: (visual only) - no discharge or abnormalities notable LUNGS: Eupneic CNS: Appropriate mentation A: Post-dental with extractions Anemia P: Okay to move out of medical Continue current plan and recheck as scheduled CTM on rounds

10/21/2026

Describe the incision: Clean, Dry, Intact Patient Temperature: N/A Patient Pulse: N/A Patient Respiratory Rate: N/A Any evidence of bleeding? : No Any evidence of bruising? : No Any evidence of surgical site swelling? NO Is the patient Bright, Alert and Responsive? QAR Mucous Membrane Color P/M Is the patient eating? Yes

Details on my behavior are...

Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow

Behavior History
Behavior Assessment

Spay/Neuter status: Yes

Date of Intake: 7/17/2026

Is this cat having litter box issues?: No

Basic Information:: Owner is unable to care for. Eats dry food. Had to use net to remove.

Previously lived with:: 1 adult

How is this cat around strangers?: Hides

How is this cat around children?: N/A

How is this cat around other cats?: Lived with other cats.

How is this cat around dogs?: N/A

Behavior Notes: As per owner cat doesn't like being picked up.

Energy level/descriptors:: Low

KNOWN HISTORY:: Nelly was brought in with limited information on his behavior history in a home environment. Previously lived with: 1 adult Behavior toward strangers: Hides Behavior toward children: N/A Behavior toward cats: Lived with 5 other cats Behavior toward dogs: N/A Energy level: Low Litter box training: No issues Other notes: Per previous owner, he does not like being picked up. He had to be netted by officer and transported to a carrier, and was noted to be fearful at intake.

ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 7/23/26 FB25 Nelly is crouched at the back of the side cubby behind his litter box. He has very wide eyes with dilated pupils, watching me with a hard stare, his body tight and scrunched into the corner. I slow blink and talk softly to him, and place treats on the wall, but he just stares at me. He needs some time. He has no great hiding spot, so I fashioned him a box and draped a cover over it. When I walk away and check on him just a few minutes later, he has crawled right into the box. Hopefully it will help him feel safer. 7/27/26 FB79 Nelly is inside his box, out of sight when i entered the kennel; i started to speak softly and when i tossed in treats he slowly leaned out to sniff but was hesitant due to the loud sounds in the room. I kept speaking to him softly and when i brought the tool in for him to sniff he remained pressed into the corner of the box. He was slightly tense with wide eyes and his body crouched but he tolerated pets on his back/body. 7/28/26 Vol He was face first in the box. I tried treats but he was not moving. 7/30/26 FB25 Nelly is inside of his box today with a tight body and his head pressed to the back. I turn it slightly so I'm able to see him, and he scrunches his legs and tail tighter beneath himself. When I can see his face, I see that he has extremely dilated pupils and wide eyes, with forward ears and whiskers. I put treats outside the box, talk softly to him, and sit for a while slow blinking. He has no reaction except to stare at me. He's very fearful and frozen. I requested we start him on Gaba, hopefully we can help him relax a bit. 08/08/26 FB47 Nelly is nestled in his box. When I enter the kennel and greet him I get no response. I slowly lift the blanket coving his box, he looks back at me with wide eyes. He turns away and presses his head against the box. I talk quietly to him and leave him treats. 8/11/26 FB61 In hidey box upon approach, body and face tense with his ears tilted. I try petting him and he shuffles further into his box while flattening his ears further and tucking his tail around his body. I drop some treats into his box and I see his head lowering so he can eat them! Will continue to build positive associations. Not thrilled with petting... yet... but, he has potential. 8/16/26 FB25 Nelly is inside of his box with a tense body and wide-eyed expression. I sit with him for a while slow blinking. He relaxes slightly but not much. He tenses when I open the door and bring in treats. When I bring a scratcher tool with squeeze up toward him, he presses himself farther away and lip-licks. I sit for a bit and talk softly to him and leave him with lots of treats and a catnip toy. -GAN

ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Subdued

VOCAL:: Quiet

CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Timid,Skittish

POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful,New home adjustment period

Potential challenges comments:: Please see relevant behavior flyers.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Level 3

RECOMMENDATIONS:: Adult only home

Recommendations comments:: Due to Nelly's fearfulness in the shelter and no history with children, we are recommending a calm, adult-only home.

BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Upon approach, Nelly is crouched in the back corner of the kennel, pressed into the wall with his limbs tucked tightly beneath him. He has wide eyes with dilated pupils and forward ears, his body tense. He lick-lips as the assessor slowly opens the door, speaking softly to him. He has no reaction to treats being set down, keeping his hard stare on the assessor. A scratcher tool is used to pass over his head, under his chin and along his body. He tolerates all touch, remaining frozen and tense, one ear turning downward. Once the tool is removed, the assessor crouches down a bit closer to him and slow blinks. He does return a few slow blinks, but remains tense and unmoving otherwise. No pick up is attempted due to his level of FAS. 8/20/26 Nelly displayed similar behaviors during his reassessment. 9/20/26 FB25 Nelly is inside of a cave bed in the Free Roam Room. He looks at the assessor with wide eyes and dilated pupils. He watches them intently and cannot be coaxed forward for treats. He tolerates the tool being pet on his head, and sniffs treats placed on it. When it is run along his body, he hisses and swats at it once. When the assessor removes the tool and sits beside him slow blinking, he remains frozen and alert. No pick up is attempted. Nelly tolerates attention and petting but appears fearful or stressed in the shelter. He may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his new home. We recommend that this cat go to an adult only home with experienced cat parents.