KEN – 11410
Safe - 11-9-2017 Brooklyn
***SAFE 11/09/17***SHY AND GENTLE GREY BOY NEEDS YOU! Three year old, Ken came into the shelter as a stray surrender. He tolerates some petting and handling but needs time to warm up. Please give this deserving boy a chance for a happy new life by offering to foster or adopt. MUST BE RESERVED BY NOON TOMORROW!!!
Brooklyn Center
Hello, my name is Ken. My animal id is #11410. I am a desexed male gray cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 3 years 8 months 1 weeks old. – P
I came into the shelter as a aco impound on 01-Nov-2017.
Ken is at risk for behavior concerns (Adult Only determination). He has been fearful in care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior. He accepts some petting, but will show discomfort when he’s had enough attention.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 5.2 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:8-12 m Microchip noted on Intake? n History : seized Subjective: Observed Behavior -tries to flee, easily examined in net Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =220 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: limited, clean adult teeth PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: 2 x small testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, matts along tail CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: healthy Prognosis:excellent Plan:neuter in house, shave tail SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Pre-neuter exam: 1431 BAR, hydrated EENT: clear au/ou, no ocular or nasal discharge. PLN: nsf H/L: within normal limits ABD: benign MSI: ambulatory x 4, in good flesh, good haircoat U/G: male intact Neuro: nsf A: in apparent good health P: okay for surgery
Neuter: Routine self tie castration Green linear intradermal tattoo placed Recovery uneventful
Pre Medication: Siumbadol 0.3ml SQ Anesthetic Induction Telazol: 0.05ml IM Gas Maintenance: Isoflorane 2% NSAID Robenicoxib 0.23ML SQ Green Linear Tattoo Placed on Midline Surgeon: 1431
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
KNOWN HISTORY:: Ken was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to his behavior in his previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Tries to flee, easily examined in net
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 11/02/17 Lying in litter box with a low, tense body. He tolerates petting along his head and body while leaning away and lowering self into box. Ears flatten. Retreats through portal with a low body, tail tucked beneath him with continued interaction. Needs more time to adjust.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Ken was lying down completely flat inside her litter box.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Ken flinched when the assessor called his name the curled up tight and lowered his head.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Ken is tense and shifts away.
Reaction to touch:: Ken lip licks and his eyes dart around, looking for an exit when approached. He keeps his body lowered, remains completely immobile and tolerates gentle petting on his head. He appears very uncomfortable, his body starts to tremble and he shifts away when he’s had enough contact.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Skittish,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Ken 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:: Ken 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 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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