VALENTINE – 14317
Safe - 12-7-2017 Manhattan Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
*** SAFE 12/07/17 *** VALENTINE is a healthy 2 year old boy whose owner dumped in the shelter. Valentine is very upset and needs a new home asap.
MANHATTAN CENTER
Hello, my name is Valentine. My animal id is #14317. I am a male white cat at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 21-Nov-2017, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- landlord won’t allow.
Valentine is at risk for behavior concerns (Experience adult only determination). Curious of people and solicits attention initially, but becomes tense during interaction and focuses more on surroundings. Only tolerates brief touch before shifting away.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 14.4 lbs
BARH scan negative male intact nervous, growling, hissing, swating apx 4 yr old clean EEN clean coat overweight BCS 7/9 NOSF
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:2y Microchip noted on Intake? n History : o surrender Subjective: Observed Behavior -growling, striking Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P =200 R =wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: limited. appear wnl H/L: NSR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: 2 testes MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: healthy Prognosis:excellent Plan:neuter SURGERY: Okay for surgery
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 5. Red
Valentine was stiff bodied she allowed me t pick her up and handle her but she kept her body low tot he ground and didn’t move. She was being aggressive towards other cats and was jumping swatting and hissing at them she was fine being approached when there were no cats around.
Date of Intake: 11/21/2017
Spay/Neuter status: No
Is this cat having litter box issues?: No
Basic Information:: Valentine is a male white and black cat that is estimated to be 3 years old. His precious owner got him as a gift from a friend and stayed with them until they moved into a building that did not allow animals.
Previously lived with:: 2 Adults
How is this cat around strangers?: Valentine is fearful and aggressive with strangers that come in to he home and approach him. He will swat and hiss then run away.
How is this cat around children?: Valentine was not around children in her previous home.
How is this cat around other cats?: Valentine was not around cats in her previous home.
How is this cat around dogs?: Valentine was not around dogs in her previous home.
Behavior Notes: Valentine tends to hide in hear and swats at people when shes afraid. He tends to struggle when her nails need to be trimmed and does not like to be picked up for long periods of time. He has never been given a bath or had his coat brushed before.
Bite history:: Valentine has no history of having bitten another person or animal.
Energy level/descriptors:: High Energy, Shy. Fearful
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Valentine is a shy cat that like to be around her owners, he will lay down with them and follow them around the house. He likes to play with stuffed toys and balls.
KNOWN HISTORY:: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: 2 adults Behavior toward strangers: Fearful, will hiss and swat when approached, and then runs away. Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Unknown Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: None Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Valentine was described as shy and fearful of new people, but has a high activity level. Other notes: Valentine is a shy cat that like to be around her owners, he will lay down with them and follow them around the house.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Observed Behavior -growling, striking
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 11/22/17 Resting right at front, tense posture, eyes fully dilated. Started breathing faster, lip licking, and yowling when spoken to. Hissed when offered treats, yowled louder when door opened. Backed away to avoid touch.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Valentine was crouched over by the front. He meows softly when approached and sniffs around.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Valentine blinks and his ears tilt slightly. He head-butts the cage door afterwards and gently extends his paw.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Valentine becomes alert and quickly sticks his head out from the opening to look outside.
Reaction to touch:: Valentine focuses on his surroundings and becomes tense. He allows gentle petting on his head, but he backs away when pet on his body. His tail remains low and flickers. He doesn’t seem bothered by the assessor, but appears very wary of his surroundings and only allows limited touch.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Moderate
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Sweet,Timid
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Valentine was reported to be fearful of new people and he may display when approached too quickly. 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: : Experienced, adult only
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Valentine tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. He will need time to warm up to his new home and family. Due to the behaviors seen in the care center, we feel that this cat will do best in an experienced, adult only home.
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