PANTHER – 20505
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*** SAFE 02/17/18 *** Panther was found as a stray in a national park. PANTHER is a handsome kitty who is nervous and needs a new home!
BROOKLYN CENTER
Hello, my name is Panther. My animal id is #20505. 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 stray on 12-Feb-2018.
ZIP Code From: 11234
Panther was placed at risk due to behavior observed at the care center. Panther’s ears bend flat, he hisses and swats when the assessor extends his hand out. He displays distance increasing behaviors when approached and currently doesn’t allow any handling.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 10.2 lbs
12/02/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1-2 years Microchip noted on Intake? negative History : stray Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – Nervous, will flee. Was netted for exam. Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 4/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears not examined due to behavior, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: limited oral exam due to behavior PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI, 2 testicles descended 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
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
Panther was transferred into a carrier with some resistant but did walk into the carrier on its own. Panther sat in the very back of the carrier. When the carrier door was opened, Panther did not move. When scanned for a microchip, Panther stood up and looked away from the counselor. Panther struggled but the counselor was able to pick Panther up and take out of the carrier. When out of the carrier, Panther was held by the counselor but was struggling to get back in the carrier. After the photo was taken Panther was allowed to walk back in the carrier. Panther did not hiss, swat, or attempt to bite.
Date of Intake: 2/12/2018
Spay/Neuter status: Unknown
Basic Information:: Panther is a black and white medium hair cat. Panther was found as a stray in a national park.
If yes, Please elaborate:: This information is unknown at this time.
Previously lived with:: This information is unknown at this time.
How is this cat around strangers?: This information is unknown at this time.
How is this cat around children?: This information is unknown at this time.
How is this cat around other cats?: This information is unknown at this time.
How is this cat around dogs?: This information is unknown at this time.
Behavior Notes: This information is unknown at this time.
Bite history:: This information is unknown at this time.
Energy level/descriptors:: This information is unknown at this time.
Medical Notes: This information is unknown at this time.
For a New Family to Know: This information is unknown at this time.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Panther was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to his behavior in his previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 02/12/18 Nervous, will flee
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 02/13/18 Lying in litterbox with a low, tense body. Tolerates petting along head and body while tilting ears and looking around the room. Pupils are dilated. 02/14/18 Lying on top of kuranda bed with a low, tense body. Not interested in treats at the moment. Watches the bear-claw as it reaches towards him with wide eyes, whites of eyes visible. Ears flatten down completely and he swats the bear-claw out of the way before it can touch him. Uncomfortable. Not interested in treats at the moment. Needs more time to adjust. 02/15/18 Tense body, crouched on top the kuranda bed. He watches my movements with wide, dilated eyes. Low growls when the door opens, arches back and becomes hyper focused. Not open to interacting today, starts to grumble when touched with the bear claw. I offered him a cage cover. Not interested in treats at the moment. Needs more time to adjust.
Cage Condition:: Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:: Panther was crouched on top the kuranda bed with wide eyes focused on the assessor.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Panther low growls and doesn’t get up or come forward when coaxed.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Panther arches his back and low growls.
Reaction to touch:: Panther’s ears bend flat, he hisses and swats when the assessor extends his hand out. He displays distance increasing behaviors when approached and currently doesn’t allow any handling.
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Skittish,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Panther 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
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Panther is displaying behaviors that preclude placement in the adoptions room and may require further investigation before placement in a home. He 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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