GOOFY – 17471
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*** SAFE 01/12/18 *** GOOFY is not happy he was brought to the shelter by his owner. He is tense and tries to flee – and can you blame him? This boy is healthy and already neutered and needs a new furever home.
BROOKLYN CENTER
Hello, my name is Goofy. My animal id is #17471. I am a desexed male black cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 02-Jan-2018, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- homeless.
ZIP Code From: 11367
Goofy is at risk due to being diagnosed with an Upper Respiratory Infection and will likely require home rest and a series of antibiotics for up to 14 days. This is a contagious illness to other cats. Goofy has been nervous in the care center and is uncomfortable with petting.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 8.6 lbs
2/01/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~2yrs Microchip noted on Intake? No History : Owner surrender Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – Tense, tries to flee, allowed handling Evidence of Cruelty seen – No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: Mild dental staining, pink/pigmented mm PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Neutered MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Apparently healthy Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Prognosis: Excellent
7/01/2018
Progress exam-new URI noted on rounds Subjective: QAR. Serous nasal d/c and congested. No csvd. Objective EENT: Eyes clear, serous nasal discharge noted H/L: Eupneic, congested, normal RR/RE Assessment: URI Plan: Move to iso Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID x10d until 1/17 Recheck day 7 Prognosis: Good
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
During intake, Goofy stayed in the back of the carrier. No handling was done.
Date of Intake: 1/2/2018
Basic Information:: Goofy is a black cat that came from a home with 20 other cats. Goofy is being surrendered due to an eviction.
Previously lived with:: 1 adult
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:: Goofy was brought in without information on his behavior history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Tense, tries to flee, allowed handling
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 01/03/18 Lying in back of kennel with a low, tense body. He tolerates petting along his head and body while backing away and flattening his ears, tail wrapped around body. Needs more time to adjust. 01/07/18 Sitting upright in back of kennel, body tense. He backs away as I reach towards him, tail wrapping around his body as he raises his paw. He tolerates petting along his head and body while squinting his eyes closed and leaning away. Ears tilt as he begins to growl. Not interested in treats today. Needs more time to adjust.
Reaction to assessor:: Goofy was curled up tight on top his kuranda bed, with wide eyes focused on the assessor.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Goofy lip licks then slowly turns his head away to avoid eye contact.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Goofy tenses up and becomes alert.
Reaction to touch:: Goofy’s ears bend flat, his eyes dart around and he shifts away to the other side of the double kennel when approached by the assessor. His body feels tense when touched and he slowly turns his head, following the assessor as he pets him along his back.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Timid
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Goofy 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 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: : Experience
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Goofy may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to his 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.
CAME IN WITH:
Sashimi 17032
Hamachi 17033
Ika 17035
Mufasa 17396
Baloo 17506
Goofy 17471
Kaa 17510
Bagheera 17508
Akela 17509
WINBERTON – 17216
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