CHARLOTTE – 11134
Safe - 11-10-2017 Brooklyn Rescue: Feline Rescue of SI Please honor your pledges: http://felinerescueofstatenisland.org/donation/
***SAFE 11/10/17 *** Shy one year old with lots of potential! CHARLOTTE just needs some time to blossom…..If you can foster or adopt, please email [email protected] for rescue referrals
Brooklyn Center
Hello, my name is Charlotte. My animal id is #11134. I am a desexed female black cat at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 1 years old. – P
I came into the shelter as a aco impound on 29-Oct-2017.
Charlotte is at risk for behavior concerns (Experience determination). She has been fearful in care center and has displayed distance-increasing behavior. She accepts some petting, but will show discomfort when she’s had enough attention.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 7.16 lbs
[DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam: 1431 Estimated age: 1 year Microchip noted on Intake? no History : surrender Subjective: BAR, hydrated Observed Behavior – a little timid but friendly, allows exam and treatment with minimal restraint. Evidence of Cruelty seen -no Evidence of Trauma seen -no Objective P =120 R =wnl BCS:5/9 EENT: clear OU/AU, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: negative oral exam PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: female intact, mild mammary development (postpartum?) MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, good hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Assessment: in apparent good health Prognosis: good Plan: continue to monitor at ACC SURGERY: okay for surgery
Pre-op exam – visual only due to behavior S/O: QAR. Tense in cubby. Attempted to pet and backed up, when reached hand in fled to other side of cage EENT: Eyes clear, no ocular or nasal discharge HL: No sneezing, normal RR/RE A: Apparently healthy P: Based on chart review and no signs of URI, OK for spay tomorrow
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 1. Green
KNOWN HISTORY:: Charlotte was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to her behavior in her previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:: A little timid but friendly, allows exam and treatment with minimal restraint.
Pre-surgical exam, anesthesia, and surgery performed by ASPCA. Green linear tattoo placed on ventral abdomen.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:: 10/30/17 Lying in back of kennel with a low, tense body. Eyes are wide and follow my movements. She tolerates petting along her head and body while flattening her ears and turning her head to watch my hand. Face is tense and pupils are dilated. Nervous and uncomfortable – needs more time to adjust. 10/31/17 Sitting crouched in litter box, watching me with wide eyes. She remains very still as I open her cubby door and slowly backs away as I reach towards her. She leans out of the way, trying to avoid my touch, and begins to tremble. Tolerates petting along head and body while crouching back down, turning head to watch my hand. Pupils are dilated. So scared. She needs some time to adjust.
Cage Condition:: Cage is neat
Reaction to assessor:: Charlotte was tense and crouched inside her litter box.
Reaction when softly spoken to:: Charlotte’s ears perk up and she becomes alert.
Reaction to cage door opening:: Charlotte remains motionless.
Reaction to touch:: Charlotte’s eyes dart around the kennel and she leans away when approached by the assessor. She lip licks but allows petting on her head and slowly starts to warm up and build confidence. After a few soft pets she leans in and gently nudges the assessor’s hand for attention.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:: Laid back
VOCAL:: Quiet
CHARACTER TYPE: : Shy ,Sweet
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:: None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: : Experience
Behavior Asilomar: TM – Treatable-Manageable
RECOMMENDATIONS:: None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:: Charlotte may be a little more independent, and may need time to warm up to her new home. We recommend that this cat go to a home with experienced cat parents.
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