DIAMOND – 12816
Safe - 12-3-2017 Manhattan
**SAFE 12/3/17 ** DIAMOND is a 10-year-old lady who knows what she likes, and what she liked was her home of the past 10 years. Now that she’s been tossed into the shelter system, this pretty kitty is finding it hard to warm up to her captors and needs more time to chill out. Time is NOT on her side, since the ACC plans to end her life tomorrow. Message [email protected] if YOU can foster/adopt this deserving, innocent cat TONIGHT!
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Diamond. My animal id is #12816. I am a desexed female black cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 10 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 16-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving.
Diamond is a senior gal that is at risk due to behavior, New Hope Only determination. While in the care center she had not allowed handling and has shown distance increasing behaviors. We recommend a home that will allow her to acclimated at her own pace and can manage any geriatric care she maybe need.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 10.6 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam very limited exam I nnet Estimated age:10 reported Microchip noted on Intake? n History : o surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior -screaming, striking Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =220 R =wnl BCS6/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: limited–seems wnl H/L: NSR, NMA, , Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: limited: wnl U/G: reported spayed MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: healthy geriatric Prognosis:good Plan:no treatment
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
Upon intake Diamond did not allow any handling. She would swat, hiss, spit and growl at the carrier when ever approached so no handling was performed.
Date of Intake: 11/16/2017
Spay/Neuter status: Yes
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Diamond is a approximately 10 year old cat whom was found as a stray and kept in the same home for 10 years. Unfortunately due to moving and allergies she could not be kept.
If yes, Please elaborate:: Diamond has no known litter box issues
Previously lived with:: 1 adult, 1 child, 1 cat
How is this cat around strangers?: Around strangers she is described as fearful and plays gentle.
How is this cat around children?: Around children she is described as respectful and plays gentle.
How is this cat around other cats?: Around cats she is described as reactive and does not plays with them.
How is this cat around dogs?: She has never been socialized with dogs so this behavior is unknown.
Behavior Notes: Diamond will meow a lot during the night, scratches furniture and will sleep during car rides. She is afraid of baths, having her nails trimmed, being brushed and being placed in a carrier and will struggle, hiss, swat and bite when attempting but never broken skin. She isn’t bothered with being picked up or being disturbed while sleeping.
Bite history:: Diamond has no known bite histories.
Energy level/descriptors:: medium energy level
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: Diamond has no known medical issues. She was last brought to the vet 8 years ago for spay and vaccinations.
For a New Family to Know: She is described as affectionate, mellow, assertive, shy, independent and talkative. SHe follows you around when home with you, likes to play with balls and strings, prefers to sleep on a cat bed and likes to eat friskies dry and wet food 2-3 times a day. She is considered very house trained, prefers a hooded litter box with clumping litter and a scratching post made of cardboard.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Basic Information: Diamond is a approximately 10 year old cat whom was found as a stray and kept in the same home for 10 years. Unfortunately due to moving and allergies she could not be kept. Previously lived with: 1 adult, 1 child, 1 cat How is this cat around strangers? Around strangers she is described as fearful and plays gentle. How is this cat around children? Around children she is described as respectful and plays gentle. How is this cat around other cats? Around cats she is described as reactive and does not plays with them. How is this cat around dogs? She has never been socialized with dogs so this behavior is unknown. Behavior Notes: Diamond will meow a lot during the night, scratches furniture and will sleep during car rides. She is afraid of baths, having her nails trimmed, being brushed and being placed in a carrier and will struggle, hiss, swat and bite when attempting but never broken skin. She isn’t bothered with being picked up or being disturbed while sleeping. Bite history: Diamond has no known bite histories. Energy level/descriptors: medium energy level Has this cat ever had any medical issues? No Medical Notes: Diamond has no known medical issues. She was last brought to the vet 8 years ago for spay and vaccinations. For a New Family to Know: She is described as affectionate, mellow, assertive, shy, independent and talkative. She follows you around when home with you, likes to play with balls and strings, prefers to sleep on a cat bed and likes to eat friskies dry and wet food 2-3 times a day. She is considered very house trained, prefers a hooded litter box with clumping litter and a scratching post made of cardboard.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior -screaming, striking
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Diamond is curled up in her litter box on approach. She looks at the assessor with dilated eyes and starts hissing, yowling, and tail lashing.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Diamond continues to hiss and yowl at the assessor.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Diamond begins to vocalize louder.
Reaction to touch:: Diamond screams and strikes the assess-a-hand.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: : Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Diamond 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
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Diamond is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. She has tried to swat, 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.
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