SIXTO – 10419
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***SAFE 10/27/17***TERRIFIC TORTIE IS HEALTHY, SHY & GENTLE…NEEDS YOU. Sixto is a sweet five year old gal who is a bit intimidated at the shelter. Please offer her temporary or purrmanent safe haven so she can decompress from her shelter experience and learn to warm up to people. BE SIXTO’S HERO…RESERVE BY NOON TOMORROW.
Brooklyn Center
Hello, my name is Sixto . My animal id is #10419. I am a female tortoiseshell cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 5 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a aco impound on 21-Oct-2017.
Sixto 10419 is at risk for behavior concerns (Adult-only determination). She displays fearful behavior and does not appear to be thriving in the shelter environment. She hides when approached and remains completely frozen during interactions. Although she allows soft and gentle strokes, she keeps a low body posture, she makes herself appear smaller, and her eyes dart around. There is no noted medical condition for Sixto at this time.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 8.6 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 5 years Microchip noted on Intake? n History : stray/Surrender Subjective: BAR, very attentive Observed Behavior – Unable to examine patient with out chemical restraint Evidence of Cruelty seen – n Evidence of Trauma seen – n Objective T = P = 174 R = 32 BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: wnl PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: no spay scar MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment – Intact female Prognosis: good Plan: OHE SURGERY: Okay for surgery
0.5cc Pyrantel given in food. Photo entered into SB
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
KNOWN HISTORY:: Sixto was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to her behavior in her previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Unable to examine patient with out chemical restraint
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 10/22/17 Hunched in back of kennel, face completely hidden behind kuranda bed. Tolerates petting along head and body while remaining very still. Scared stiff. Needs more time to adjust. 10/23/17 Lying in front of kennel, completely hidden beneath blanket. I pull the blanket back slightly and she tolerates petting along her head and body while remaining very still and tense. Ears are tilted. Not interested in treats at the moment. Nervous – needs more time to adjust.
Cage Condition:: Cat is hiding under
Reaction to assessor:: Sixto was hiding underneath her blanket near the front of the kennel.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Sixto doesn’t respond to the assessor when coaxed and remains completely motionless.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Sixto remains motionless.
Reaction to touch:: Sixto’s eyes dart around and she flinches when the assessor uncovers her from the blanket. She keeps her body lowered and slowly shifts away and hides behind the legs of the kuranda bed. Her body feels tense when touched, she keeps her tail wrapped around her body and she tolerates petting with a slow, gentle approach.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Timid,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Sixto has displayed fearful behavior during their stay in the care center and may dislike certain types of handling. 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: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Sixto may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
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