TIGER – 18917
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***SAFE 01/26/18*** TERRIFIC TIGER NEEDS A PLACE TO RELAX AND REGROUP!! 6 year old TIGER was dumped by his owner. He is unhappy and needs a new home asap along with follow up dental care. TIGER is not happy in the shelter and will need a home to decompress and come out of his shell on his own terms. CAN YOU HELP TIGER TONIGHT? MUST RESERVE BY NOON!!
BROOKLYN CENTER
Hello, my name is Tiger. My animal id is #18917. I am a desexed male gray tabby cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 6 years old.
I came into the shelter as a aco impound on 21-Jan-2018.
ZIP Code From: 11201
Tiger was placed at risk due to the behavior displayed at the shelter. Tiger 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. The behavior department feels that placement with a New Hope Partner is the best option at this time.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 15.2 lbs
22/01/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:6 y Microchip noted on Intake?n Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : o surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior -swatting and hissing in cage, well behaved once netted Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =200 R =wnl BCS 7/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam:limited, missing several teeth but full mouth exam not possible PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: no testes palpable MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: gerneally healthy, missing a few teeth Prognosis:good Plan:no treatment, perhaps dental in future
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 4. Orange
KNOWN HISTORY:: Tiger was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to his behavior in his previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 01/22/18 Swatting and hissing in cage
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 01/22/18 Crouched in back of kennel, eyes wide and pupils dilated. Body and face is tense. Avoids eye contact when spoken to and flinches when the cage door opens. Darts to the side and raises paw in an attempt to avoid touch as I reach forward. Nervous and uncomfortable, needs more time to adjust. 01/23/18 Cage messing, possibly was trying to escape. Low body posture, wide eyes, pupils dilated. She rises up and lip licks when the door opens. Hyper alert-focused on my movements. She hisses and retreats to the other side of the double kennel when approach. Sniffs tuna when offered, but wouldn’t eat in front of me. Needs more time to adjust. 01/24/18 Low body posture, very nervous. His pupils dilate and he slowly backs away when the assessor extends his hand out. Hisses when the door opens. Not interested in treats or tuna. He rises up, lip licks and low growls as he slowly inches away. His ears bend flat and he hisses when I extend my hand out. He swats, then quickly retreats to the other side of the double kennel and doesn’t allow any handling. Needs more time to adjust.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Tiger was tense, wary and crouched in the back of the cage with his tail wrapped around his body.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Tiger becomes alert and watches the assessor with wide, dilated eyes.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Tiger hisses and starts breathing rapidly.
Reaction to touch:: Tiger rises up, lip licks and low growls as he slowly inches away. His ears bend flat and he hisses when the assessor extends his hand out. He swats, then quickly retreats to the other side of the double kennel and doesn’t allow any handling.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Skittish,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Tiger 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:: Tiger 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. He 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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