KIT KAT aka KITLA – A1102745
Safe - 2-10-2017 Brooklyn
SAFE 2/10/17 ONE OF 13 CATS BROUGHT IN WHEN OWNER WAS EVICTED
BROOKLYN CENTER
KIT KAT aka KITLA – A1102745
SPAYED FEMALE, BLACK / WHITE, DOMESTIC SH MIX,1 yr
OWNER SUR – AVAILABLE, NO HOLD Reason OWN EVICT
Intake condition UNSPECIFIE Intake Date 02/02/2017, From NY 11416, DueOut Date 02/02/2017, I came in with Group/Litter #K17-087583.
Medical Behavior Evaluation BLUE
Medical Summary 02/03/17 11:40 s/o; scanned neg presumed spayed female (ear tipped) approx 1 year old bcs 5/9 examined in net– bar no parasites seen no uri heart and lung wnl unable to examine orally a: healthy p: no treatment
Weight 8.6
Kitla is Black and white that is possible 1 and spayed. Kitla was surrendered due to ACC due to owner being evicted. Kitler has lived with 15 cats in the house. She enjoys being petted and rubbed.
During intake Kitla fearful and avoid any handling. She began hissing and did not allow being collard, scanned and photographed.
ENRICHMENT:
02/04/17
Low body posture, pressed up against the back of the kennel. Turns and makes eye contact, wasn’t able to coax forward. Lip licks, eyes widen when opening the door. Becomes alert. Wary, looks around and scans surroundings. Ears bend flat, eyes dilate when approached. Very uncomfortable, not receptive to touch at the moment. Sprayed feliway.
02/06/17
At back of cage, pressed into a corner, wide eyes, stress meowing, very tense, shifting around a lot when I approach the front of the kennel. Fearful and not receptive to touch. If given a chance, will attempt to flee. Doesn’t seem to be eating. Gave some chicken and sprayed Feliway. In a single cage on the bottom.
Medical:
02/03/17 11:40
s/o;
scanned neg
presumed spayed female (ear tipped)
approx 1 year old
bcs 5/9
examined in net–
bar
no parasites seen
no uri
heart and lung wnl
unable to examine orally
a:
healthy
p:
no treatment
KNOWN HISTORY:
Indoor and/or Outdoor? Indoors
Previously lived with: An adult and 15 other cats
Energy level/descriptors: Enjoys petting
Other notes: Kitla displayed fearful behavior during intake and attempted to avoid handling.
EVALUATION:
Cage Condition: Cat hiding under, cage rearranged, no change, recently cleaned, other
Reaction to assessor: Kitla was crouched over in her litter box with her head low, tense.
Reaction when softly spoken to: Kitla avoids eye contact and appeared easily startled.
Reaction to cage door opening: Kitla remains motionless and appears tense.
Reaction to touch: Kitla presses against the back wall and lip licks, but allows petting and appeared uncomfortable. Her eyes are wide and she looks around, seeming to look for an exit.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
02/04/17
Low body posture, pressed up against the back of the kennel. Turns and makes eye contact, wasn’t able to coax forward. Lip licks, eyes widen when opening the door. Becomes alert. Wary, looks around and scans surroundings. Ears bend flat, eyes dilate when approached. Very uncomfortable, not receptive to touch at the moment.
02/06/17
At back of cage, pressed into a corner, wide eyes, stress meowing, very tense, shifting around a lot when I approach the front of the kennel. Fearful and not receptive to touch. If given a chance, will attempt to flee.
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Mellow
VOCAL: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: Shy
RECOMMENDATIONS:
_x_ Experienced, adult home only – Kitla tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home who understands this cat may need time to warm up to her new home and family at her own pace.
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
_x_ Fearful – Kitla has displayed fearful behavior during her stay in the care center. 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.
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