LEMON – A1119442
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*** SAFE 08/03/17 *** ***SECOND CHANCE***
CURIOUS, SHY, ONLY ONE, NEEDS PATIENT PURRSON
Brooklyn Center
My name is LEMON. My Animal ID # is A1119442.
I am a female white and gray tabby domestic sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 1 YEAR
I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 07/23/2017 from NY 11370, owner surrender reason stated was STRAY.
07/27/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Lemon A1119442 is at risk due to behavior. Lemon displays fearful behaviors in the shelter and remains tense and crouched down when approached for interaction. She retreats when softly spoken to and focuses on the person as her cage door opens. She immediately lowers her body and hisses, continuing to display distance-increasing behaviors to show her discomfort. She does not allow contact at this time.
MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
07/24/2017 Exam Type DVM INTAKE – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 5.5 LBS.
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 9-10 mos Microchip noted on Intake? neg History : stray found in yard Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – Scared, will flea but allows handling in net, no hissing. Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective T = P = 200 R = eup BCS = 5 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: NSF PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female. lactating – niplles slightly enlarged with milk MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not done Assessment: Lactating but no kittens, nearly dry, < 1 yr kitten Plan: routine intake Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: Okay for surgery
07/23/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
07/23/17 10:26 Lemon is a 1 year old white and gray DSH with no known medical conditions. Lemon has been in the neighborhood for a year and is curious but shy. Lemon will ruin away when people approach. During intake Lemon was tense. Lemon would back away when approached and tried to flee.
WEB MEMO
No Web Memo
07/26/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: Lemon was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to her behavior in her previous home. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Scared, will flea but allows handling in net, no hissing. ENRICHMENT NOTES: 07/24/17 Lying in litter box with a tense body, tail is wrapped around her. She tolerates petting along her head and body while flattening her ears and avoiding eye contact, face tense. 07/25/17 Lying in kennel with a low body, ears tilted and eyes wide. Ignores the treats I place besides her. She tolerates petting briefly, body still and face tense, before sitting up quickly and giving the bear-claw one hard swat. She then retreats through her portal. Not interested in treats today. EVALUATION: Cage Condition: Cage is neat Reaction to assessor: Lemon was crouched near the front of the watching the assessor with wide eyes when he removed the cage cover. Reaction when softly spoken to: Lemon quickly retreats to the back of the cage with her tail tucked under her body. Reaction to cage door opening: Lemon is tense and alert. Reaction to touch: Lemon lowers her head, lip licks and becomes hyper focused on the assessor’s hand. She quickly arches her back, hisses and displays distance increasing behaviors when approached. She seems very uncomfortable and currently doesn’t allow any handling. ACTIVITY LEVEL: Laid back VOCAL: Quiet CHARACTER TYPE: Skittish POTENTIAL CHALLENGES: Fearful – Lemon 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. RECOMMENDATIONS: Placement with a New Hope partner – Lemon is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and may require further investigation before placement in a home. She has tried to swat, is extremely fearful in the shelter environment and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.
GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
No Group Behavior Summary
07/24/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 9-10 mos Microchip noted on Intake? neg History : stray found in yard Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – Scared, will flea but allows handling in net, no hissing. Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective T = P = 200 R = eup BCS = 5 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: NSF PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female. lactating – niplles slightly enlarged with milk MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not done Assessment: Lactating but no kittens, nearly dry, < 1 yr kitten Plan: routine intake Prognosis: Excellent SURGERY: Okay for surgery
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