JAMIE – 14751
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*** SAFE 12/04/17 *** JAMIE is 10 yrs old and was dumped by her owner who said she vomits when she eats . Jamie is already spayed and has some dental issues which need follow up care.
BROOKLYN CENTER
Hello, my name is Jamie. My animal id is #14751. I am a desexed female black tabby cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 10 years old.
I came into the shelter as a aco impound on 27-Nov-2017.
ZIP Code From: 11417
Cinco is at risk for behavior concerns (New Hope Only determination). She has been fearful in care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior. Jamie does not currently allow any handling.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 9.98 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 10 yr Microchip noted on Intake? No History : Surrendered to animal control, o reports p vomits every time she eats, also o said she was FIV+ in 2014 Subjective: exam through net Observed Behavior – Nervous, hissing in cage Evidence of Cruelty seen – No Evidence of Trauma seen – No Objective T = P =WNL R = WNL BCS 3/5 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Severe dental tartar, missing lower K9 teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FS, spay scar seen MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: Assessment: Dental dz Prognosis: Good Plan: FELV/FIV negative today Rabies FVRCP Pyrantel in food paradefense microchip Rec monitor for vomiting SURGERY: NA already altered
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
KNOWN HISTORY:: Jamie was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to his behavior in his previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Nervous, hissing in cage
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 11/28/17 Lying in litter box with a low, tense body. He hisses when spoken and tolerates petting along his head while making eye contact and hissing again loudly. Ears are flattened. Needs more time to adjust. 11/29/17 Lying in back of kennel with a tense body. He sits upright and begins to back away as the cage door opens, hissing continuously as the bear-claw reaches towards him. Very uncomfortable. Not interested in treats today. Limited interaction due to stress.
Cage Condition:: Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:: Jamie hisses and keeps her body lowered at the back of the cage.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Jamie tenses up, continues hissing and starts breathing more rapidly.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Jamie is tense and wary of her surroundings.
Reaction to touch:: Jamie’s eyes dart around the kennel, her ears bend flat and she continues to hiss when approached by the assessor. She displays distance increasing behaviors and currently doesn’t allow any handling.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Skittish,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Jamie 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
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Jamie is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and may require further investigation before placement in a home. She 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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