BUTTERCUP – 15123
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Brooklyn Center
Hello, my name is Buttercup. My animal id is #15123. I am a desexed female orange tabby cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years 1 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 01-Dec-2017.
Buttercup is at risk for behavior concerns (Experience determination). Buttercup has been fearful in care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior. Buttercup accepts some petting, but will show discomfort when the cat has had enough attention.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 7.66 lbs
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed on ventral abdomen.
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: Negative Evidence of Cruelty: NA Observed Behavior: Very nervous, hissing and growling,does not tolerate prolong restrain. Sex: Female Estimated Age: 1yr Subjective: Buttercup came in as a stray Eyes: Bright and clear Ears: Clean Oral Exam:NOSF Heart:WNL Lungs:WNL Abdomen:NOSF Musculoskeletal: WNL Mentation: Normal Preliminary Assessment:BARH,APH Plan: DVM exam
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 Microchip noted on Intake? neg History : o evicted and cat placed outside Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – Hissing some but allowed handling in towel. Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P = 200 R = eup BCS= 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: slight staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female – shaved, no spay scar seen MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Assessment: Healthy 2 yo F intact Prognosis: Excellent Plan:Spay SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Subjective:CAGE EXAM FOR PRE ALTER Observed Behavior – DOCILE Objective BARH BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted NO SIGNS OF URI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no masses noted, healthy hair coat Assessment HEALTHY FEMALE Prognosis:EXCELLENT SURGERY: Okay for surgery
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
Butterscotch was crying from inside the carrier. When the carrier was opened, she walked out of the carrier she was brought in. She lifted her hind legs when pet and allowed all handling. She was became tense when repositioned for photos and hissed quickly one time. Her photo was taken and a carrier was placed on the table. She was coaxed in with limited handling.
Date of Intake: 12/1/2017
Spay/Neuter status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Butterscotch is an orange tabby that was found as a stray.
If yes, Please elaborate:: This information is unknown at this time.
Previously lived with:: This is information is unknown at this time.
How is this cat around strangers?: This is information is unknown at this time.
How is this cat around children?: This is information is unknown at this time.
How is this cat around other cats?: This is information is unknown at this time.
How is this cat around dogs?: This is information is unknown at this time.
Behavior Notes: This is information is unknown at this time.
Bite history:: This is information is unknown at this time.
Energy level/descriptors:: This is information is unknown at this time.
Medical Notes: This is information is unknown at this time.
For a New Family to Know: This is information is unknown at this time.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Buttercup was brought into our care center as a stray so we have no previous history available.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Hissing some but allowed handling in towel.
Cage Condition:: Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:: Buttercup is lying in the front of her kennel with a soft body, ears forward as the assessor approaches.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Buttercup makes eye contact when spoken to softly, then looks away.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Buttercup tilts her head and watches the cage door as it opens, fixated on the assessor’s movements.
Reaction to touch:: Buttercup tolerates petting along her head and body while leaning away from the assessor’s hand and squinting her eyes closed. She turns her head to hiss with continued petting, then retreats through her portal
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Lively
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Playful,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Buttercup 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:: Buttercup tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. She may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his/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.
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