JUGA – 10858
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***SAFE 11/09/17*** Meet the Most Adorably Grumpy-Faced, Long-Haired Kitty Around! @BACC. 9 year old JUGA was surrendered by her owner. She is already spayed and only needs some dental follow up care. Please give this older girl a home!
BROOKLYN CENTER
Hello, my name is Juga. My animal id is #10858. I am a desexed female brown tabby cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 9 years 1 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 26-Oct-2017.
Juga is at risk for behavior concerns (Adult-Only determination). She has been fearful in care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior. She accepts some petting, but will show discomfort when she’s had enough attention.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 8.14 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:9-10y Microchip noted on Intake? n History : o surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior -allows exam, hissed once Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =200 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: severe ddz and heavy tartar PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female, SS felt and seen MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, matts in coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: dental dz, geriatric Prognosis:good Plan:recc dental in future
Monitor for URI S/O: On rounds was QAR on the top shelf not eager to come down. No c/s/v/d. Did not eat morning meal yet. EENT: Mild crusts around eyes but no active d/c, no nasal d/c L: Eupneic A: Geriatric Dental disease P: Monitor for CIRDC tomorrow Good prognosis
Monitor for URI S/O: On rounds was QAR on the top shelf not eager to come down. When approached becomes nervous and backs away. No c/s/v/d. Did not eat morning meal yet and reported by tech to not have a good appetite in general EENT: no ocular d/c, no nasal d/c L: Eupneic A: Decreased appetite r/o anxiety Geriatric Dental disease P: Give mirtazapine 15mg: 1/4 tab PO once Recheck appetite in 2 days Good prognosis
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
During intake, Juga allowed to be picked up and placed on the table. She allowed to be scanned and collared. Juga walked back in her carrier with ease.
Date of Intake: 10/26/2017
Basic Information:: Owner’s daughter does not have any information on JUga.
If yes, Please elaborate:: Juga is a brown tabby with long hair and around 9 years old. She came to the center as a stray.
Previously lived with:: 1 senior adult
How is this cat around strangers?: Owner’s daughter stated Juga is usually shy around strangers.
How is this cat around children?: Owner’s daughter does not have any information on JUga.
How is this cat around other cats?: Owner’s daughter does not have any information on JUga.
How is this cat around dogs?: Owner’s daughter does not have any information on Juga.
Behavior Notes: Owner’s daughter does not have any information on Juga.
Bite history:: Owner’s daughter does not have any information on Juga.
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown
Medical Notes: Owner’s daughter does not have any information on Juga.
For a New Family to Know: Owner’s daughter does not have any information on Juga.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Juga was brought with limited information on her behavior history or tendencies in a home environment. She lived in a home with one senior adult. During intake, Juga allowed to be picked up and placed on the table. She allowed to be scanned and collared. Juga walked back in her carrier with ease.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior -allows exam, hissed once
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Juga was lying down on her kuranda bed and had a neutral body posture.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Juga shifts her body and curls up, but looks at the assessor and blinks.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Juga becomes alert, but remains in place.
Reaction to touch:: Juga meows softly and was hesitant of touch. She allows gentle touch with a slow approach, but focuses on the assessor’s hand and appears uncomfortable. She hisses afterwards and swats without using nails, and meows softly again.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Timid
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Juga 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: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Juga tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. She might need time to warm up to her new home and famuly. 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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