DUCK – 17054
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***SAFE 01/12/18***MAKE HER A LUCKY DUCK–TERRIFIC TUX IS A SWEET AND GENTLE YOUNGSTER IN NEED OF FUREVER FRIEND! ONE YEAR OLD DUCK came in with a litter of 3 older kittens. She is done lactating and needs a home of her own. She’s been spayed and is a good gal who would love to be a couch cuddler to a lucky new purrson. Be her special someone by offering to foster or adopt. MUST BE RESERVED BY NOON TOMORROW!
BROOKLYN CENTER
Hello, my name is Duck. My animal id is #17054. I am a desexed female black cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years 1 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 27-Dec-2017.
ZIP Code From: 11367
Duck is at risk for behavior concerns (Experience determination). Duck has been fearful in care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior. Duck allows minimal handling and will try to flee from interaction.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 7.44 lbs
5/01/2018
PE: Exam & surgery performed by Dr.#1167 Feline spay Anesthesia – 0.08mL Telazol induction. Intubated. Isoflurane/O2 maint. Sx. – Routine OVH. Ventral midline incision. Subcuticular closure with absorbable suture. Green linear tattoo placed lateral to incision. 0.45mL Simbadol injectable and 0.34mL Onsior for pain management.
3/01/2018
31/12/2017
28/12/2017
28/12/2017
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~1 year Microchip noted on Intake? No History : Stray, Queen of litter of 3 kittens Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – Allows all handling, tense Evidence of Cruelty seen – No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, moderate brown flaky debris AU, mild serous nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Teeth clean, pink mm PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female, endling lactation MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Ear mites, ending lactation Plan: Ivermectin 0.09ml SQ given, ears cleaned. Continue to monitor while at BACC. Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: Okay for surgery
31/12/2017
S: Pre-op exam for surgery at Glendale scheduled for 1/2. Patient is BAR on presentation. O: EENT: clear OU, clean AU, no nasal discharge, clean dentition H/L: NMA, NSR, clear lung fields, bilaterally U/G: FI MSI: BCS = 4/9 Mentation: A+A A: Apparently healthy P: Ok for surgery
3/01/2018
Check for heart murmur – rejected from surgery at ASPCA due to grade 2/6 heart murmur S/O: BARH. Nervous, tense but allowed all handling. Eating well EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No murmurs or arrhythmia heard in any field, normal thoracic auscultation ABD: Soft, non tender INTEG: Full healthy coat MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: Female A: No concerns on exam P: Continue to monitor while at BACC. Rec in-house surgery.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake Duck was relaxed but alert. Duck allowed all handling. Scanned Negative.
Basic Information:: Duck”17054″ is a possible stray cat that was found near Queens College 2 days ago. Duck appeared to be healthy and alert. In good body condition.
Previously lived with:: found stray
How is this cat around strangers?: Duck is tolerate and quiet with the staff.
How is this cat around children?: unknown
How is this cat around other cats?: Duck was found with 3 other cats. Duck seems fine being around the other cats.
How is this cat around dogs?: unknown
Behavior Notes: n/a
Bite history:: n/a
Energy level/descriptors:: meduim
KNOWN HISTORY:: Duck was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to her behavior in her previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Allows all handling, tense
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 12/28/17 Lying in litterbox with a flat, tense body. Tolerates petting along his head and body while licking lips and turning head to watch my hand. Needs more time to adjust. 01/04/18 Lying down with arms stretched outward, but becomes alert when approached and pulls one of his arms back. Backs away when cage door opens, but accepts touch and appears unsure. Likes treats, so rewarded each time petting was allowed. Eventually leans in for cheek rubs, but still a bit tense. Needs more positive reinforcement. 01/07/18 Lying in back of kennel body relaxed. Opens eyes and backs away when cage door opens, becoming tense. She tolerates slow and gentle petting while watching me and flattening her ears. She comes forward to eat one of the treats I’ve placed down, then pauses and looks up with me. Finishes eating her treats after kennel door has been closed. Nervous, needs more time to adjust. 01/08/18 Lying on back, belly in the air. Face relaxed and ears forward. She rolls over and tenses as I approach, ears tilting as she makes eye contact. She gives one hard hiss as I open the kennel door and tolerates petting along her head and body, whipping her head back as the bear-claw passes along her back and hissing again. Not interested in treats today. Needs time to adjust. 01/09/18 Tense and curled up on top of her kuranda bed. Ears bend flat, her body curls up tight and she hisses when I approach the kennel. Eyes are wide and hyper focused on my movements. Seems very uncomfortable. I tried talking softly to her and offered her tuna, but she wasn’t interested. Tolerates contact using the bear claw but will whip around and hiss. Fearful, needs time to adjust.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Duck was tense, wary and pressed up against the back wall of the kennel with her tail wrapped at her side.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Duck lip licks and slowly looks around the kennel, scanning her surroundings.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Duck is tense and wary.
Reaction to touch:: Duck’s ears bend flat, she starts breathing rapidly and lowers her head when the assessor extends his hand out. She flinches slightly when touched, but tolerates slow gentle petting on her head and along her body. After a few soft pets she starts to build confidence, then leans in for petting/attention.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Timid
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Duck has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and may dislike certain types of handling. 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: : Experience
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Duck may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents. Any future home with children should conduct a thorough interaction before adopting.
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