CALI – 19506
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*** SAFE 02/06/18 *** Meet Orange/Caliby Housemates Cali and Gio! @BACC. Cali is a 2 year old female torbie colored DSH. owners have had Cali for 1 year and is surrendering her along with house mates because of a residential move.
Brooklyn Center
Hello, my name is Cali. My animal id is #19506. I am a desexed female torbie cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 30-Jan-2018, with the surrender reason stated as person circumstance- moving.
Cali was placed at risk do to behavior concerns: Cali 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.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 8.14 lbs
30/01/2018
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: ~1-2yrs Microchip noted on Intake? no History : Owner surrender Subjective: BARH Observed Behavior – Tense, timid, towel used for handling, allowed all handling Evidence of Cruelty seen – no Evidence of Trauma seen – no Objective P = WNL R = WNL BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: Teeth clean, pink mm PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: Female, prominent mammary glands, ending lactationg MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: Ear mites, otherwise healthy Prognosis: Excellent Plan: Ivermectin 0.1ml SQ given for ear mites. continue to monitor while at BACC SURGERY: Okay for surgery
31/01/2018
Pre-op exam S/O: BAR. Tense in back of cage EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No sneezing, normal RR/RE INTEG: Full coat MS: Ambulatory x 4 UG: Female A: Apparently healthy P: Based on chart review and no signs of URI, OK for surgery tomorrow
1/02/2018
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
During intake Cali was timid and quiet. Cali started to hiss and growl and began to drool. Cali did not allow any handling.
Basic Information:: Cali is a 2 year old female torbie colored DSH. owners have had Cali for 1 year and is surrendering her along with house mates because of a residential move.
How is this cat around strangers?: Cali was not introduced to strangers
How is this cat around children?: Cali did not live with children or interact with them
How is this cat around other cats?: Around other cats Cali is relaxed but mostly keeps to herself.
How is this cat around dogs?: Cali did not live with other dogs.
Behavior Notes: During car rides Cali is quiet. Cali is use to getting wiped down with a sponge but is still afraid of it.Cali enjoys being brushed. Cali has never had her nails trimmed. Cali enjoys being picked up and held. Cali is afraid of going in the carrier and will struggle to get away.
Bite history:: No known bite history
Energy level/descriptors:: low
Has this cat ever had any medical issues?: No
For a New Family to Know: Cali was described as sweet and loving. When home with Cali she likes to be in a favorite spot of hers on the bed. Cali doesnt play with many toys. Cali is litter box trained and used an uncovered litter box with clay litter. Cali ate store brand wet food. Cali didn’t have a scratching post doesnt scratch on anything in the house. When its time for bed Cali likes to sleep on the bed with you.
KNOWN HISTORY:: KNOWN HISTORY: Lived Indoors Previously lived with: Adults and other cats Behavior toward strangers: Unknown Behavior toward children: Unknown Behavior toward cats: Relaxed and mostly keeps to herself Behavior toward dogs: Unknown Bite or Scratch history: No Litter box training: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Sweet and loving Other notes: She enjoys being brushed, isn’t bothered being picked up/held and doesn’t like being placed in a carrier. She doesn’t play with many toys.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: 01/30/18 Tense, timid, towel used for handling, allowed all handling
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 01/31/18 Lying in litterbox with a tense body, towel pulled up around face. Makes eye contact and follows my movements as I approach. Tolerates petting along head and body while flattening ears and leaning away. Needs more time to adjust.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Cali was lying down on top her kuranda bed with her body lowered, and wide eyes focused on the assessor.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Cali seems very wary of her surroundings and slowly turns her head away when spoken to softly.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Cali tenses up and shrinks her body.
Reaction to touch:: Cali lip licks, inches away and keeps her eyes hyper focused on the assessor’s movements. The end of her tail flicks and she flinches when touched on her head. Her body feels tense, her eyes dart around when pet and she remains completely immobile throughout the interaction.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Timid,Independent
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: Fearful
Potential challenges comments:: Cali 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:: Cali 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.
CAME IN WITH:
Gio 19507
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