CALVIN – 21377
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**SAFE 03/03/18*** PRETTY GIRL KITTY CALVIN NEEDS A NEW HOME WHERE SHE CAN RELAX AND REGROUP!! CALVIN is a 2 year old spayed girl who needs a furever home. She is not happy about being brought to the shelter. CALVIN allowed some gentle petting but may need some time to acclimate to her new home. PLEASE RESERVE HER THROUGH A NEW HOPE RESCUE BY NOON!!
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Calvin. My animal id is #21377. I am a desexed female white cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 22-Feb-2018.
Original Location: 10463
Calvin is at risk for behavior reasons. Calvin displays fearful behavior at the care center, and has displayed distance-increasing behavior with extended handling. Medically, we have no concerns for Calvin, who presents as a healthy cat.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 12.25 lbs
23/02/2018
[LVT Intake Exam] Microchip Scan: negative, could not place Evidence of Cruelty: no Observed Behavior: tense at first but quickly escalated to hissing and flipping onto back to strike with all paws, difficult to scruff or wrap in towel, exam via net Sex: possibly female, could not palpate Estimated Age: appx 2y+ Subjective: seemingly healthy but overweight animal Eyes: clear Ears: clean pinnae Oral Exam: mild staining Heart: could not auscultate Lungs: could not auscultate Abdomen: could not palpate Musculoskeletal: overweight 6.5/9 BCS Mentation: BARH Preliminary Assessment: seemingly healthy but overweight animal Plan: DVM intake, CT and MC when calm or at Sx
23/02/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2yo Microchip noted on Intake? neg Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : stray Subjective: BAR. Difficult to get out of cage and place in carrier, growling and hissing. Placed in net during examination, calmed down with minimal hissing and growling during PE, but growling and hissing during med handling. Limited PE. Observed Behavior – Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective T = P = wnl R = eup BCS 6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mild staining PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, MM pink, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FS, spay scar seen MSI: Ambulatory x 4, no ectoparasites seen, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: apparently healthy Prognosis: excellent Plan: ctm at MACC until transfer/adoption
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Upon intake Calvin allowed all handling. He was receptive to head and body touches, began slow blinking and had a relaxed body. He allowed being lifted, collared and being placed in a carrier.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Calvin was brought in as a stray so we cannot speak to his behavior in her previous home. Upon intake Calvin allowed all handling. She was receptive to head and body touches, began slow blinking and had a relaxed body. She allowed being lifted, collared and being placed in a carrier.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 2/23/18 Observed Behavior: tense at first but quickly escalated to hissing and flipping onto back to strike with all paws,
Cage Condition:: Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:: Calvin sits at the front of the cage, alert, looking at the assessor with dilated eyes.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Calvin hisses at the assessor.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Calvin stands and continues to hiss at the assessor.
Reaction to touch:: Calvin hisses, yowls, and strikes the assess-a-hand.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Calvin 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 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: : New hope only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Calvin 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 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.
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