NINO – 19743
Safe - 2-13-2018 Brooklyn Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
***SAFE 02/13/18*** NINO LOST HIS HOME WHEN OWNER WAS MOVING AWAY – NOW THIS SHY BOY NEEDS A RESCUE ANGEL ASAP!! Poor NINO had his world turned upside down when his owner dumped him for moving. From the info given it doesn’t look like his owner really invested much attention on his cat. He is frightened and needs a new furever home this time. Why not invite NINO to your home today? NINO is a more independent kitty who will need some time to come out of his shell on his terms. He doesn’t ask for much – just a new home and some love! PLEASE HELP THIS PANTHER BOY TONIGHT BY RESERVING BERFORE NOON!!
BROOKLYN CENTER
Hello, my name is Nino. My animal id is #19743. I am a male black cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old.
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 01-Feb-2018, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving.
Original Location: 11368
Nino 19743 is at risk for behavior challenges (New Hope Only determination). He has allowed minimal handling the care center, and is displaying distance increasing behaviors such as hissing and swatting. Nino has no medical concerns at this time.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 9.1 lbs
2/02/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1-3yrs Microchip noted on Intake? no Microchip Number (If Applicable): History: O/S due to moving and cannot take cat Subjective: Cat is BARH Observed Behavior – Laying low in litterbox at back of cage. Pupils dilated OU. Starts hissing as soon as cage opened. Not enticed by food. Used net to get out of cage. Attempted exam with towel and cat fleed, hissing and jumping up wall. Had to re-net and sedated with 0.15mls Telazol IM, which provided adequate sedation for exam and treatments Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective T = NA P = 200 R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Healthy adult dentition; Grade 0-1/4 dental dz PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: intact male, both testicles palpable scrotally MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: not peformed Assessment: Apparently healthy Prognosis: Good-excellent Plan: Acceptable candidate for adoption or rescue pending behavior evaluation. SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
Nino was alert and fearful upon intake. Nino did low growl and hiss at a staff member with a tense body. Nino allowed limited handling. Unable to scan
Date of Intake: 2/1/2018
Basic Information:: Nino”19743″ is a male,dmh that was surrendered due to moving. The previous owner has had Nino for the past 7 weeks. Nino has never suffered any health issues or injuries. He has never visited the vet.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults,1 child
How is this cat around strangers?: Around strangers Nino is independent and fearful. With strangers Nino allows limited interactions. He doesn’t like to be rubbed or touched. If touched he will hiss.
How is this cat around children?: Nino has lived in the home with a 15 year old girl. Nino rarely interacted with the young girl. When the teen attempted to interact with the animal, he will run away or hiss.
How is this cat around other cats?: No experience with cats.
How is this cat around dogs?: No experience with dogs.
Behavior Notes: The previous owner rarely interacted with Nino. Nino IS bothered by the following: being picked up or held, being rubbed or touched,being placed inside of a carrier. The previous owner placed food inside the carrier to lure Nino inside. Nino sleeps anywhere he feels comfortable. Nino is fully litter box trained with no record of accidents.
Bite history:: Nino has not bitten anyone or animal within the past 10 days. No known bite history.
Energy level/descriptors:: medium
For a New Family to Know: Nino was described as independent and fearful. Nino stayed to himself while inside the home. Nino was indoor only. Nino was fed dry by the brand Halo.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Nino”19743″ is a male,dmh that was surrendered due to moving. The previous owner has had Nino for the past 7 weeks. Nino has never suffered any health issues or injuries. He has never visited the vet. Nino has previously lived with 2 adults and 1 child. Around strangers Nino is independent and fearful. With strangers Nino allows limited interactions. He doesn’t like to be rubbed or touched. If touched he will hiss. Nino has lived in the home with a 15 year old girl. Nino rarely interacted with the young girl. When the teen attempted to interact with the animal, he will run away or hiss. Nino has had no experience with cats. Nino has had no No experience with dogs. The previous owner rarely interacted with Nino. Nino is bothered by the following: being picked up or held, being rubbed or touched,being placed inside of a carrier. The previous owner placed food inside the carrier to lure Nino inside. Nino sleeps anywhere he feels comfortable. Nino is fully litter box trained with no record of accidents. Nino has not bitten anyone or animal within the past 10 days. No known bite history. Nino is described as having a medium activity level. Nino was described as independent and fearful. Nino stayed to himself while inside the home. Nino was indoor only. Nino was fed dry by the brand Halo. Nino was alert and fearful upon intake. Nino did low growl and hiss at a staff member with a tense body. Nino allowed limited handling. Unable to scan
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 02/02/18 Laying low in litterbox at back of cage. Pupils dilated. Starts hissing as soon as cage opened. Not enticed by food. Used net to get out of cage. Attempted exam with towel and cat fleed, hissing and jumping up wall. Had to re-net and sedated.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 02/04/18 Lying in litterbox with a tense body. Makes eye contact and hisses. Does not currently allow petting – gives bear-claw one hard swat as it approaches him slowly. Growls and hisses as I pull it away. Not interested in treats at the moment. Uncomfortable, needs more time to adjust. 02/05/18 Lying in back of kennel, body tense. Makes eye contact and hisses as I approach. Flattens ears and hisses when I place treats down in front of kennel. Does not currently tolerate petting. Limited interaction due to stress.
Cage Condition:: Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:: Nino is lying in his litterbox with a tense body as the assessor approaches.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Nino makes eye contact and hisses when spoken to softly, ears flattening.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Nino continues to hiss and shifts away as the cage door opens.
Reaction to touch:: Nino hisses and swats the assessor’s hand out of the way as it reaches towards him. He continues to his and growl after the cage door is closed.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Nino 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 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:: Nino is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and/or may require further investigation before placement in a home. He has tried to swat and is extremely fearful in the shelter environment. He 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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