HALE – 12960
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*** SAFE 12/02/17 *** Hale is an adorable young kitty that needs a nice quiet home. She is a little nervous at the shelter and would love to a new home to call her own.
Brooklyn Center
Hello, my name is Hale. My animal id is #12960. I am a desexed female black cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 6 months 1 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 18-Nov-2017.
Hale is at risk for behavior concerns (Experience determination). Hale tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. She may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her 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.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 5.5 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~5-6months Microchip noted on Intake? no History : stray Subjective: Observed Behavior – BARH. Very nervous, will flee, examined in net 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: Teeth clean, pink mm H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female 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 SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Ventral Midline Incision with #10 blade Ovaries Ligated with 3-0 PDS II in a modified miller’s knot Uterine Body Ligated with 3-0 PDS II in a Modified Miller’s knot Abdominal Closure: cruciate pattern followed by intradermal for skin closure, both using 3-0 PDS II Green Linear Tattoo Placed next to Midline Surgeon: Dr. 1067 Additional Comments:
S:Preoperative exam for in-house OHE today. Patient was BAR on presentation. Fasted overnight in preparation for surgery. Visual exam due to behavior in cage EENT: clear OU, NND H/L: mm = p/m MSI: BCS = 5/9 Mentation: A+A A: App. Healthy P: Ok for surgery
Pre Medication Buprenorphine:0.15 ML SQ Anesthetic Induction Telazol:0.05 ML IM Gas Maintenance: Isoflorane % : NSAID:
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Hale was very nervous during intake. He kept a very low body and displayed distance increasing behavior, hiding in the back of the carrier.
Date of Intake: 11/18/2017
Basic Information:: Hale was surrendered by someone other than the owner so information is limited for profile. Hale is a black and white, DSH, young cat. Hale has not seen a vet recently.
Previously lived with:: In home with owner
How is this cat around strangers?: Unknown at this time.
How is this cat around children?: Unknown at this time.
How is this cat around other cats?: Unknown at this time.
How is this cat around dogs?: Unknown at this time.
Behavior Notes: Unknown at this time.
Bite history:: Unknown at this time.
Medical Notes: Unknown at this time.
For a New Family to Know: Unknown at this time.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Hale was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to her behavior in her previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: BARH. Very nervous, will flee
Cage Condition:: Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:: Hale was hiding underneath his blanket near the front of the kennel.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Hale slow blinks and doesn’t get up or come forward when coaxed.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Hale becomes alert and focuses on the assessor.
Reaction to touch:: Hale’s ears bend flat and she slowly inches away with her tail tucked under body. Her body trembles when touched and she curls up tight and shrinks her body.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Skittish,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Hale 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: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Hale tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. She may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her 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.
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