GLACIER – 21895
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*** SAFE 03/09/18 *** Poor Glacier – someone trapped him and brought him to the shelter and he hit his face trying to escape. Now he has an oral wound on his face. He is a young cat and needs a furever home.
BROOKLYN CENTER
Hello, my name is Glacier. My animal id is #21895. I am a male white cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 28-Feb-2018.
ZIP Code From: 11207
Glacier is at risk for behavior reasons. Glacier is very anxious and fearful in the care center, allowing minimal handling. Medically, Glacier came to the care center with a mild oral wound, which is healing well, but presents as an otherwise healthy cat.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 9.72 lbs
28/02/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:1-2y Microchip noted on Intake?n Microchip Number (If Applicable): History :stray Subjective:intake personnel reported he hit his face trying to escape–bloody saliva coming from mouth–unable to see exact wound Observed Behavior -feral type escape behavior–panic when touched. Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -mild during intake Objective T = P =220 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:limited exam, front teeth clean PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, C Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G:2 testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: mild oral wound Prognosis:excellent Plan:neuter SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Glacier allowed no handling and was trying to flee.
Date of Intake: 2/28/2018
Spay/Neuter status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Glacier is a white domestic short hair that came to the center as a stray.
Previously lived with:: unknown
How is this cat around strangers?: unknown
How is this cat around children?: unknown
How is this cat around other cats?: unknown
How is this cat around dogs?: unknown
Behavior Notes: unknown
Bite history:: unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: unknown
Medical Notes: unknown
For a New Family to Know: unknown
KNOWN HISTORY:: Glacier was brought in as a stray, so there is no information on their behavior history or tendencies in their previous home. He did not allow handling during intake and attempted to flee.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 02/28/18 Observed Behavior – feral type escape behavior – panics when touched.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 03/1/18 Lying in back of kennel with a low, tense body. Makes eye contact when spoken to, eyes wide and face pressed up against the wall. Tolerates petting along head and body while turning head slowly to watch the bear-claw and licking lips. Nervous and unsure, needs time to adjust.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Glacier was curled up by the back corner, tense.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Glacier looks at the assessor with dilated eyes, but does not come to the front.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Glacier remains motionless.
Reaction to touch:: Glacier tenses up as the assessor extends their hand, focusing on it. He flinches when touched and flees to his other kennel space. When petting was attempted again, he looks for an exit and presses against the back wall, trembling.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Timid,Skittish,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Glacier has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and appears uncomfortable with extended handling. A fearful cat will feel more relaxed when given options, so provide him 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
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Glacier 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.
CAME IN WITH
Townsen 21896
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