MAXWELL – 12701
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*** SAFE 11/21/17 *** Introducing Pretty Long-Haired Lady Maxwell! @BACC. 7 year old MAXWELL is a sweet girl who has a URI and dental issues. She was very sweet but did not like handling too much. Maxwell needs a furever home where she can get some TLC.
BROOKLYN CENTER
Hello, my name is Maxwell. My animal id is #12701. I am a female black cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 7 years old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 15-Nov-2017.
Maxwell is at risk due to being diagnosed with an Upper Respiratory Infection and will likely require home rest and a series of antibiotics for up to 14 days. This is a contagious illness to other cats. Maxwell has also shown behavioral challenges while in the care center she seems very uncomfortable and currently doesn’t allow any handling.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 7.7 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~7-9 years Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : stray Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – very sweet but started growling and swatting with excessive handling. Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes have mild serous d/c ou, ears clean, mild serous nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: adult dentition with moderate dental disease, 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, unkempt and dull hair coat, thin CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Geriatric Dental disease URI Plan: Continue to monitor while at BACC Move to iso Start doxycycline 10mg/kg PO SID x10d until 11/25 Start erythromycin OU BID x10d until 11/25 Recheck in 7 days Prognosis: Good SURGERY: temporary waiver due to URI
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
During intake Maxwell was shy but allowed the counselor to pick him up and hold him. He also allowed the counselor to collar him and take his picture with no problems.
If yes, Please elaborate:: Unknown information
Basic Information:: Maxwell looks to be a 10 year old male black and white cat that was found in the hallway of a building and brought to the ACC as a stray.
Previously lived with:: Unknown information
How is this cat around strangers?: When meeting the staff at the ACC for the first time he was shy but allowed the counselor to pet him with no problems.
How is this cat around children?: Unknown information
How is this cat around other cats?: Unknown information
How is this cat around dogs?: Unknown information
Behavior Notes: Unknown information
Bite history:: Unknown information
Energy level/descriptors:: Unknown information
Medical Notes: Unknown information
For a New Family to Know: Unknown information
KNOWN HISTORY:: Maxwell was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to her behavior in her previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Very sweet but started growling and swatting with excessive handling.
Cage Condition:: Cage is recently cleaned
Reaction to assessor:: Maxwell was low growling and crouched in a defensive stance near the front of the kennel.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Maxwell’s ears bend flat, his eyes are dilated and he continues growling and hissing when the assessor talked softly to her.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Maxwell continues hissing and is hyper alert.
Reaction to touch:: Maxwell arches her back 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,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Maxwell 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.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : New hope only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Please note that Maxwell is being treated for an upper respiratory infection at the time of the behavior assessment. This condition may affect some of the behaviors shown during evaluation.
Maxwell 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.
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