BOOTS – 14848
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***SAFE 12/10/17*** BOOTS WANTS A HOME OF HIS OWN TONIGHT! BOOTS came from a home with 14 other kitties. His owner decided he had too many and dumped poor BOOTS in the shelter. BOOTS also lived with a large breed dog and a 12 yr old and was ok with them. He is obviously confused and stressed at being in the shelter and would love to have a home of his own where he can chill out and relax. BOOTS is already neutered and only needs YOU to give him a freedom ride. RESERVE THIS TUXIE BOY BY NOON!!
BROOKLYN CENTER
Hello, my name is Boots. My animal id is #14848. I am a desexed male black cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 6 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 28-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as not a fit – too many animals already.
ZIP Code From: 11234
Boots is at risk for behavior concerns (Experience adult Only determination). Boots has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior with extended handling. He may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his 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.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 7.9 lbs
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed on ventral abdomen.
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~6yrs Microchip noted on Intake? no History : owner surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior – QAR. Tense, retreats to back of feral den, low growl on approach. Exam done in net Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Unable to perform oral exam at this time (no blood seen near mouth) H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic U/G: male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Apparently healthy Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: OK for surgery
Cage exam: Monitor appetite, check for blood around mouth S/O: BAR. Tense in cage. Backs up on approach. Food untouched EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge, very small amount of dried blood at rostral mandible HL: No sneezing, normal RR/RE A: Decreased appetite – R/O stress vs other P: Placed cage cover. Continue to monitor. Good prognosis
Pre-surgery exam S/O: BAR EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No sneezing A: Apparently healthy P: Based on chart review and no signs of URI, OK for surgery tomorrow Excellent prognosis
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed on ventral abdomen.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Gilligan had to be netted during intake as he did not allow for any handling.
Date of Intake: 11/28/2017
Basic Information:: Boots is a 6 year old, black and white, DSH male. He was not neutered prior to coming into the shelter. He came to the center as an surrender due to too many pets in the home.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 1 child, Cats, Dog
How is this cat around strangers?: Boots is shy around strangers. He will hide and keep his distance.
How is this cat around children?: Boots lived with a 12 year old child and would hide when she would come around.
How is this cat around other cats?: Boots lived with 14 other cats in the home and the owner reported they all got along and were respectful.
How is this cat around dogs?: Boots lived with a large breed dog and was respectful with him.
Behavior Notes: Boots owner never bathed or groomed him so history is unknown. He would not let his owner pick him up and putting him in a carrier is difficult.
Bite history:: No bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
For a New Family to Know: is described as being shy, aloof and independent. He will stay in his favorite spot most of the day and doesn’t engage with toys. He eats both wet and dry food and is litter box trained using both a hooded and uncovered box with clumping or crystal litter.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Boots is a 6 year old, black and white, DSH male. He was not neutered prior to coming into the shelter. He came to the center as an surrender due to too many pets in the home. Boots has previously lived with 2 adults, 1 child and other cats and dogs. Boots is shy around strangers. He will hide and keep his distance. Boots lived with 14 other cats in the home and the owner reported they all got along and were respectful. Boots lived with a large breed dog and was respectful with him. Boots owner never bathed or groomed him so history is unknown. He would not let his owner pick him up and putting him in a carrier is difficult. Boots has no bite history and is described as being shy, aloof and independent. He will stay in his favorite spot most of the day and doesn’t engage with toys. He eats both wet and dry food and is litter box trained using both a hooded and uncovered box with clumping or crystal litter.MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Tense, retreats to back of feral den, low growl on approach.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 11/29/17 Lying in back of kennel with a tense body. Makes eye contact when spoken to, pupils dilated and eyes wide. Face is tense. Tolerates petting along head and body while backing away and licking his lips. Nervous. Needs more time to adjust. Sprayed feliway. 11/30/17 Lying in back of kennel with a tense body, pupils dilated. He tolerates petting along his head and body while shifting his weight and leaning away from my hand in an attempt to avoid touch. Not interested in treats at the moment. Needs more time to adjust. Sprayed feliway. 12/04/17 Lying in back of kennel with a low, tense body. Begins to growl and lip lick when cage door opens. He tolerates petting along his head and body while turning his head to watch the bear-claw and hissing. Not interested in treats at the moment. Not interested in further interaction today. Sprayed feliway.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Boots is crouched in the back of his kennel, body tense and tail wrapped around him as the assessor approaches.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Boots avoids eye contact when softly spoken to.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Boots turns his head to watch the cage door as it opens and begins to growl.
Reaction to touch:: Boots tolerates petting along his head and body while leaning away from the assessor’s hand and lowering his body. His ears flatten and he turns his head to hiss as the assessor’s hand with continued petting.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Boots 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 him/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.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:: No young children
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Boots tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. He may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his 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.
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