TIGRESS – 15033
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***SAFE 12/10/17***TERRIFIC TIGRESS THE TORTIE BEAUTY NEEDS YOU! Tigress is a 5 year old tortie cat. Her owner had her for 5 years and she was surrendered due to allergies. Please be Tigress’ hero by offering to foster or adopt. Transportation available. ONLY HAS TIL NOON TOMORROW!!!! ONLY HAS YOU!!!
Brooklyn Center
Hello, my name is Tigress. My animal id is #15033. I am a desexed 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 owner surrender on 30-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person health – allergies.
Tigress is at risk for behavior concerns (Experience determination). Tigress is fearful in the care center and has begun displaying defensive behaviors (swatting, hissing). Tigress might be starting to decline behaviorally.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 6.04 lbs
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 3-5 years Microchip noted on Intake? positive 981020013588560 History : o/s Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – very sweet but tense and a little nervous. Go slow. Easily handleable. Did well for all medical handling and procedures Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = wnl R = eupneic BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: clean adult dentition, no oral lesions noted PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: FI, no MGTs, no vulvar d/c MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat but wet with urine that was in carrier 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
Pre-surgery exam S/O: BARH. Active, allows all handling but tense and nervous ORAL: adult dentition, no oral lesions EENT: Pink mm, eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge, ears wnl HL: NMA, RR, Lungs C&E ABD: SNP, NMP INTEG: GHC, no ectos noted MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: FI, no vulvar d/c, no MGTs NEURO: A&A A: Apparently healthy P: Continue to monitor while at BACC. OK for surgery tomorrow Excellent prognosis
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed on ventral abdomen.
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
Tigress was nervous and when approached, would turn her back to counselor and move towards the back of the carrier.
Date of Intake: 11/30/2017
Spay/Neuter status: No
Is this cat having litter box issues?: Yes
Basic Information:: Tigress is a 5 year old tortie cat. Her owner has had her for 5 years and is being surrendered due to allergies.
If yes, Please elaborate:: Owner states Tigress has been both peeing and pooping outside of her litter box. They state they keep the box very clean and there have been no changes at home. This started to happen around one month ago and they have not taken Tigress to the vet.
Previously lived with:: 2 adults, 1 child
How is this cat around strangers?: According to the owner, Tigress will come up to strangers and sniff them. At times, she will swat at them and the family does not know why she does that.
How is this cat around children?: Tigress lived with a toddler and would swat at the toddler as well.
How is this cat around other cats?: Tigress has not lived with other cats so her behavior is unknown.
How is this cat around dogs?: Tigress has not lived with dogs so her behavior is unknown.
Behavior Notes: The owner reports that Tigress does scratch on material couches and has litter box issues.
Bite history:: Tigress has not bitten a person or another animal.
Energy level/descriptors:: medium.
Medical Notes: Owner has not taken Tigress to the vet in the 5 years she has had her. She is unaware of any medical problems or injuries.
For a New Family to Know: Tigress will greet her owners at the door and follow them around. She was fed friskies wet food. She has had litter box issues for around a month. She was provided with an uncovered litter box and clumping clay. She was not provided with a scratching post.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Owner states Tigress has been both peeing and pooping outside of her litter box. They state they keep the box very clean and there have been no changes at home. This started to happen around one month ago and they have not taken Tigress to the vet. Tigress is a 5 year old tortie cat. Her owner has had her for 5 years and is being surrendered due to allergies. Tigress has previously lived with 2 adults and 1 child. According to the owner, Tigress will come up to strangers and sniff them. At times, she will swat at them and the family does not know why she does that. Tigress lived with a toddler and would swat at the toddler as well. Tigress has not lived with other cats so her behavior is unknown. Tigress has not lived with dogs so her behavior is unknown. The owner reports that Tigress does scratch on material couches and has litter box issues. Tigress has not bitten a person or another animal. Owner has not taken Tigress to the vet in the 5 years she has had her. She is unaware of any medical problems or injuries. Tigress will greet her owners at the door and follow them around. She was fed friskies wet food. She has had litter box issues for around a month. She was provided with an uncovered litter box and clumping clay. She was not provided with a scratching post.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Active, allows all handling but tense and nervous
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Tigress is lying in back of her kennel as the assessor approaches, body relaxed and ears forward.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Tigress avoids eye contact when softly spoken to and looks around the room.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Tigress watches the cage door as it opens and begins to rapid breathe.
Reaction to touch:: Tigress allows petting along her head and body while leaning in and rolling over onto her side. She remains in the back of the kennel and wraps her tail around her body.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Mellow
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Sweet,Timid
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Inappropriate elimination
Potential challenges comments:: Tigress’ previous owners report that she was eliminating (urinating and/or defecating) outside the litter box for around one month before she was brought into the care center. Tigress was not seen by a veterinarian outside of our facility and it is not known for sure if any medical issues are contributing to this behavior. We are unaware of what, if any, modifications steps were taken to try and address this behavior in the home, so we cannot be sure what the trigger may have been or if this behavior may continue in a future home. However, we recommend that potential adopters be comfortable with management and modification techniques for elimination outside the litter box should this behavior continue.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experience
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Tigress allows attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter and may need some time to warm up. She may have some behavioral issues that will need to be addressed in the home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
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