KAT WILLIAMS – 18670
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***SAFE 01/26/18*** MELLOW AND AFFECTIONATE KAT WILLIAMS IS HEALTHY AND NEEDS A HOME TONIGHT!! KAT WILLIAMS was dumped by his owner. He was reportedly “hissing” at owner’s grandchildren (we wonder why) and apparently that was enough to make poor Kat Williams lose his home. Owner said he is normally a very mellow cat. Seems there is more to this story. He is already neutered and healthy but is now stressed and afraid in the shelter. Please give this cutie pie a new furever home asap. MUST RESERVE THIS KITTY BY NOON!
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Kat Williams. My animal id is #18670. I am a desexed male brown tabby cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 6 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a stray on 19-Jan-2018.
Original Location: 10026
Kat Williams is at risk for behavioral reasons. He is nervous in the shelter environment, and easily becomes over-stimulated. Medically, we have no concerns for Kat Williams, who presents as a healthy cat.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 12 lbs
19/01/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 2 years Microchip noted on Intake? YES Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : Owner surrender as kitty hissing at grandchildren but reportedly mellow, friendly otherwise. Subjective: BAR-H Observed Behavior – immediately started hissing, swatting, charging the cage, very fearful. Attempted to net/towel but kitty tried to bite through. Elected to give telazol 0.1 ml IM. Mucoid diarrhea at time of exam. Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective T = P = 200 R = eup BCS 6/9 EXAM performed under telazol EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mild gumline hyperemia, no oral lesions PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: CM, small soft bladder, normal renal palp MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: NP Assessment 2 year old CM DSH 1. Fearful 2. Apparently healthy 3. Diarrhea – suspect stress colitis r/o parasitic/other infectious v inflammatory v other Prognosis: Excellent Plan: 1. Telazol 0.1 ml for exam 2. FVRCP, rabies, pyrantel, paradefense, retro 3. Behavior to work with pet to assess behavior after has settled in SURGERY: already neutered
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Upon intake, Kat Williams tried to flee when opening carrier. Allowed counselor to scruff him and pick him. He allowed counselor to collar and take picture but while taking picture he tried to flee again. when putting him back in carrier he hissed and growled.
Date of Intake: 1/19/2018
Spay/Neuter status: Yes
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Kat Williams is a 6 year old, neutered, domestic shorthair cat. Previous owner got Kat Williams from a friend 6 years ago. Unfortunately, previous owner had to surrender due to Kat Williams not getting along with previous owners grand children. HE has no known health issues and has not been to the vet.
Previously lived with:: 3 adults, 2 children
How is this cat around strangers?: Kat Williams is friendly and outgoing with strangers and plays gently with adults.
How is this cat around children?: Kat Williams is usually tolerant of children and lives with children ages 3 and 6 years old. He may sometimes growl and hiss at them. He does play gently with them when tolerant.
How is this cat around other cats?: Kat Williams has never spent time around other cats. Behavior is unknown.
How is this cat around dogs?: Kat Williams has never spent time with dogs. Behavior is unknown.
Behavior Notes: Kat Williams will try to scratch furniture. Previous owner has never given Kat Williams a bath or trimmed his nails. He enjoys being brushed and picked up and held. He isn’t bothered when being put in carrier or disturbed while sleeping.
Bite history:: Kat Williams has never bitten another animal or person.
Energy level/descriptors:: Medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
Medical Notes: No known medical issues upon intake.
For a New Family to Know: Kat Williams is described as being friendly, affectionate, playful, mellow cat. He has a medium energy level and loves to sleep. He will follow you around when you are home and likes to play with balls. He is indoors only and sleeps on his bed. He eats meow mix dry food that is available to him all day. He is litter box trained and uses a hooded litter box with clumping litter. He has a rough rope scratching post.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 3 Adults, 2 Children Behavior toward strangers: Kat Williams is friendly and outgoing with strangers and plays gently with adults. Behavior toward children: Kat Williams is usually tolerant of children and lives with children ages 3 and 6 years old. He may sometimes growl and hiss at them. He does play gently with them when tolerant. Behavior toward cats: Kat Williams has never spent time around other cats. Behavior is unknown. Behavior toward dogs: Kat Williams has never spent time with dogs. Behavior is unknown. Bite or Scratch history: Kat Williams has never bitten another animal or person. Litter box training: Hooded with clumping litter Energy level/descriptors: Medium
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior – immediately started hissing, swatting, charging the cage, very fearful.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Kat Williams is asleep on approach.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Kat Williams rolls over on his side and looks at the assessor with soft eyes, starts meowing.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Kat Williams stands and comes to the front.
Reaction to touch:: Kat Williams leans and arches enthusiastically into the stroke. After a while he grumbles and moves away to end the interaction. Hisses and pretends to nip when further contact is attempted.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Somewhat chatty
CHARACTER TYPE: : Bold,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Pet-induced aggression
Potential challenges comments:: Initially Kat Williams solicits petting and attention, but after a few soft passes over the body he begins to grumble and move away from the assessor. This may be a sign of petting-induced aggression, where repeated physical contact results in discomfort for the cat, or it may be a sign of overstimulation. As a result of this observed behavior we recommend adopters who are familiar with signs of behavioral arousal and agitation in cats, so that interactions can be ended before Kat Williams becomes reactive. Treats should be used to reward appropriate responses to physical attention
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Kat Williams 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.
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