MOOSE – 17154
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***SAFE 01/07/18 *** Moose was surrendered by his owner due to his behavior. Moose needs an experienced person willing to work with him.
Brooklyn Center
Hello, my name is Moose. My animal id is #17154. I am a desexed male brown tabby cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 11 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 28-Dec-2017, with the surrender reason stated as animal behaviour – aggressive towards people.
Moose is at risk due to medical and behavior conditions, geriatric underlying conditions and New Hope Only determination. Moose is a senior cat with possible underlying kidney or hyperthyroid conditions. Moose has been stressed in care center and will attempt to swat and scratch during handling.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 8.12 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 11 yo Microchip noted on Intake? no Microchip Number (If Applicable): History: na Subjective: Fractious. Sedated for exam with 0.15 ml telazol IM Observed Behavior – fractious (will bite/scratch) Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = 120 R = 20 BCS 3/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: mild to moderate dental tartar/gingivitis PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Neutered male MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, alopecia along medial thighs and caudal abdomen — right medial thigh has linear scratches that are healing appropriately CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: possible underlying geriatric disease process (hyperthyroid, chronic kidney disease, etc.). Prognosis: fair to good Plan: CBC/CHEM/T4 to be run today as screening for geriatric disease conditions. Behavior assessment next.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
KNOWN HISTORY:: Moose was surrendered for behavior concerns. The owner stated that he is very aggressive with her children and has swatted a scratched them several times. She stated that his behavior has become not manageable. No further information was given.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior – fractious (will bite/scratch).
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 01/02/18 Sitting in litterbox, body tense. Vocalizes loudly and hisses when spoken to. Spits and steps forward to swat at kennel door when cage cover is lifted. Limited interaction due to stress. Hissing and growling for a few moments after interaction has ended. Needs more time to adjust.
Cage Condition:: Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:: Moose is at front of the kennel, hissing and yowling loudly as she strikes through the kennel door as the assessor approaches.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Moose continues to yowl and charge the front of her kennel when spoken to softly.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Moose does not currently allow petting or handling.
Reaction to touch:: Moose does not currently allow petting or handling.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Energetic
CHARACTER TYPE: : Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Moose 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 him/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:: Moose 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 / scratch / bite / is extremely fearful in the shelter environment and does not currently tolerate petting or handling. She may have a known history of behavioral issues that need to be addressed. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.
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