LARRY – 12071
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*** SAFE 11/15/17 *** You’ll get tons of laughs with these gals! @ BACC — MO, LARRY, & CURLY!
LARRY was an owner surrender. He is very nervous and needs a furever home asap!
BROOKLYN CENTER
Hello, my name is Larry. My animal id is #12071. I am a desexed female black kitten at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 5 months old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 08-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as poor choice – too many animals already.
Larry is at risk for behavior concerns (Experience determination). She displayed fearful behaviors in care center and takes some time to acclimate after a couple of days. Pet owners with Experience in how to interact and socialize this behavior would be best suitable for Larry.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 4.58 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5 months Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : o/s Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – Will flee. Was vocal, lip licking, and very nervous in carrier. Easily handleable once out of carrier Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition, no oral lesions noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI, no MGTs, no vulvar d/c MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Apparently healthy Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: ok to schedule for surgery
Heart murmur detected at Glendale S/O: QARH. Nervous, will run to other side of cage/cubby but allows all handling EENT: Pink mm, teeth erupting appropriately, no oral ulcers, eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No murmurs or arrhythmias appreciated INTEG: Spay incision healing well A: No concerns on exam P: Continue to monitor while at BACC. Excellent prognosis
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed on ventral abdomen. **grade I/II heart murmur noted**
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Upon intake Larry was timid and tried to flee. Bedding was used for handling and he was collared.
Date of Intake: 11/8/2017
Spay/Neuter status: No
Basic Information:: Larry is a 5 month old unaltered male DSH. He came to his home 5 months ago and was surrendered due to the owner having to many animals.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 5 cats
How is this cat around strangers?: around stranger Larry very timid and keeps his distance.
How is this cat around children?: Larry has never been around children
How is this cat around other cats?: Around the other Cats Larry is curious and likes to follow them around the home.
How is this cat around dogs?: Larry has never been around Dogs.
Behavior Notes: Larry struggles whenever someone tries to hold him. Larry struggles to go into the carrier and bedding has to be used.
Bite history:: Larry Has no bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:: very high activity level
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Larry is Aloof, independent,and shy. Larry is an indoor/outdoor cat and is fed wet food and dry food twice a day. Larry is partially Litter box trained with an uncovered,and clumping.
KNOWN HISTORY:: KNOWN HISTORY: Indoor and outdoor cat Previously lived with: 2 adults and 5 cats Behavior toward strangers: Very timid and keeps his distance. Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Curious Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Mostly litter box trained Energy level/descriptors: Aloof, independent, and shy with a very high activity level Other notes: She struggles when picked up/held and when being placed in a carrier.MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Will flee. Was vocal, lip licking, and very nervous in carrier. Easily handle able once out of carrier
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Larry was tense and lowered in her litter box with eyes focused on the assessor.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Larry’s ears tilt forward and she remains focused on the assessor’s movements.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Larry is wary and slowly inches away with her tail tucked under her body.
Reaction to touch:: Larry’s eyes dart around and he slowly tries to shift away when the assessor extends his hand out. He pauses and becomes completely immobile when touched, lip licks but slowly starts to warm up. He slow blinks and leans against the assessor’s hand when rubbed on her cheeks.
Reaction to being picked up:: Larry was tense when picked up, but allowed all handling.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Sweet,Timid
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Kitten socialization
Potential challenges comments:: Larry is a young cat that may not have had many interactions with humans from an early age. She may be apprehensive of people, but the behavior team believes she has potential to warm up to people. Kittens less than 8 weeks of age can be socialized by almost anyone; however, kittens between 2-4 months may require more time and skill in order for them to be comfortable around people. Please speak to an adoption counselor to learn more about socialization techniques.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experience
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Larry may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. She may have some behavioral issues that will need to be addressed in the home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
CAME IN WITH:
Mo 12069
Curly 12070
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