BERRY – 17772
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***SAFE 01/14/18***BEAUTIFUL BERRY NEEDS YOU! Gorgeous grey gal, Berry is a year old owner surrender who came into the shelter with several of her furry housemates. She has a URI, some conjunctivitis and desperately needs a furever home where she can recuperate. She is kind, gentle and can’t wait to meet YOU!!! MUST BE RESERVED BY NOON TOMORROW!
BROOKLYN CENTER
Hello, my name is Berry. My animal id is #17772. I am a female gray cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 06-Jan-2018, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- homeless.
ZIP Code From: 11385
Berry is at risk due to being diagnosed with an Upper Respiratory Infection and will likely require home rest and a series of antibiotics for up to 14 days. This is a contagious illness to other cats. Berry has been nervous in the care center and allows minimal handling.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 5.18 lbs
7/01/2018
[Spay/Neuter Waiver – Upper Respiratory Illness] Your newly adopted animal is in treatment for an upper respiratory illness. The veterinarian is temporarily waiving this animal from the spay/neuter requirements of the City of NY until such time as the illness has resolved and the pet has sufficiently recovered. At that time, this animal must come into compliance with the spay/neuter requirements.
7/01/2018
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 1y Microchip noted on Intake?n Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : owner surrender Subjective:bar Observed Behavior – fearful, will flee and will not allow full exam outside net Evidence of Cruelty seen -n Evidence of Trauma seen -n Objective T = P = wnl R = wnl BCS 4/9 EENT: mucoid ocular d/c and mod conjunctivitis ou ou, ears clean, mucoid nasal d/c and congestion Oral Exam: mod to severe gingivitis, but could not do full oral exam PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: unable to fully evaluate U/G: fi MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal:ne Assessment: 1 yr fi dsh viral uri vs bacterial gingivitis – r/o viral vs primary dental dz Prognosis: excellent, although may need more complete dental care Plan: doxy 25mg po sid and erythromycin if will allow SURGERY: Temporary waiver due to uri
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 3. Yellow
No handling was done on Barry; appeared fractious.
Basic Information:: Barry is an adult grey cat. Barry came to the center as an owner surrender and lived with 30+ cats.
Previously lived with:: unknown
How is this cat around strangers?: unknown
How is this cat around children?: unknown
How is this cat around other cats?: unknown
How is this cat around dogs?: unknown
Behavior Notes: unknown
Bite history:: unknown
Energy level/descriptors:: unknown
Medical Notes: unknown
For a New Family to Know: unknown
KNOWN HISTORY:: Berry was brought in without information on her behavior history or tendencies in a home environment.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: Fearful, will flee and will not allow full exam outside net
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 01/07/18 Hunched behind litterbox, body tense. Pupils dilate as the bear-claw reaches towards him and he tolerates petting while lowering himself and looking around the room. Needs more time to adjust. 01/08/18 Lying in back of kennel, body tense. He tolerates petting along his head and body while flattening his ears and shifting his weight. Pupils are dilated and eyes are wide. Needs more time to adjust. 01/09/19 Lying down completely flat in the back of the kennel. She makes eye contact, but remains tense and motionless with her tail wrapped around her body. Her ears bend flat, pupils dilate and she tries to shift away to the other side of the kennel. Tolerates petting along her body with a slow approach. Needs more time to adjust.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Berry keeps her body lowered and remains motionless when the assessor lifts the cage cover up.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Berry keeps her tail wrapped at her side and makes eye contact.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Berry remains motionless.
Reaction to touch:: Berry seems wary and uncomfortable, but tolerates slow gentle petting along her body. Her ears bend flat, pupils dilate and she tries to shift away to the other side of the kennel.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Skittish,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Berry 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:: Berry tolerates attention and petting but may be fearful or stressed in the shelter, and may be intimidated by small children. She may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. 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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